


India's duty waiver expiry and the return of Gulf convoy shipments have reshaped the caustic soda market across Southeast Asia. Buyers now have multiple sourcing origins for Q3 contracts, making landed cost analysis more important than ever.
03 July 2026 Tradeasia Team

July 1 marks the start of active enforcement of the EU Deforestation Regulation on palm‑derived ingredients. Personal care firms must now verify suppliers, secure geolocation data, and prove deforestation‑free sourcing or risk shipment delays. Immediate action is required to maintain supply continuity and avoid compliance penalties.
02 July 2026 Tradeasia Team

Food manufacturers face increasing pressure to strengthen residue compliance and supplier verification programs.
23 June 2026 Tradeasia Team

Learn how Japan’s FOSHU framework validated L-arabinose as a functional ingredient for moderating postprandial glucose response in foods.
12 March 2026 Tradeasia Team

Food‑grade chemicals are governed by food law, not industrial standards. From the EU’s EFSA evaluations and E‑numbers to the US FDA’s GRAS system, China’s GB 2760 list, and India’s FSSAI approvals, understanding each regime is essential for safe sourcing and market entry.
10 June 2026 Tradeasia Team

Learn how palm-based vs animal-based glycerol monostearate (E471) impacts EU regulatory compliance, labeling, traceability, and sustainability.
30 March 2026 Tradeasia Team
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