Food manufacturers should pay close attention to the recent developments surrounding chlormequat chloride (chlormequat), a chemical that plaintiffs claim has been detected in various food products sold in the United States. Chlormequat is an agricultural pesticide used on oats and other food commodities. A recently published study in the science […]

Country: Nigeria Source: World Health Organization Nigeria becomes the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine (called Men5CV) recommended by the WHO, which protects people against five strains of the meningococcus bacteria.

Country: occupied Palestinian territory Source: UN News Centre Streets and public spaces are littered with unexploded ordnance, posing severe risks to civilians. Residents described dire shortages of food and water and the loss of critical health services.

On 10 April 2024, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania heard argument in Herold v. Univ. of Pittsburgh,1 in which the Court is reviewing a 2023 Commonwealth Court decision holding that the exclusive remedy provision of the Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act2 (ODA), permits a latent disease claimant to bring a civil […]

Harvest shortfalls caused by severe drought conditions.

Country: World Source: Save the Children Save the Children is calling on the authorities in charge to prioritise the protection of children and take steps to address and minimise any risks that could harm their rights.

The following alert provides an update on recent sanctions developments, including: The publication of the UK government’s first sanctions strategy. The announcement of over 50 new sanctions. Measures to strengthen the Oil Price Cap.  Recent regulations issued under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (SAMLA), bringing into force certain […]