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REGULATION Ingredient’s portfolio of protein whey and dairy ingredients is grow-
ingredients, spanning various catego- ing across Southeast Asia, especially
ECHA revamps Classifi cation and Labelling inventory ries such as health foods, infant nutri- in key segments like active nutrition
tion, sports nutrition, and functional and food functionality. Our goal is
Finland-based European Chemicals into ECHA CHEM follows the initial Ms. Mercedes Viñas, Director of solutions for the dairy and bakery to improve and extend our offering
Agency (ECHA), which oversees launch of the database in January 2024, Submissions and Interaction, said, sectors. to manufacturers across the region.
the implementation of the EU regula- which featured information on over “This is an important milestone in fur- By building on our existing arrange-
tion, Registration, Evaluation, Authori- 100,000 REACH registrations submit- ther developing a comprehensive data- Mr. Alexander Leufgen, Head ment with Brenntag we will be able to
sation and Restriction of Chemi- ted by companies. The new inventory is base for all chemical data gathered by of Asia-Pacifi c at Arla Foods Ingre- better tailor our products and services
cals (REACH), has announced that a designed to help users easily locate the ECHA. The redesigned C&L Inventory dients, said, “Demand for high-quality to meet their needs.”
redesigned Classifi cation and Labelling classifi cation with the highest agree- comes with an enhanced user interface
(C&L) Inventory is now available on ment and to bring clarity on the source and simplifi es access to classifi cation OWNERSHIP CHANGE
its new chemicals database, ‘ECHA behind the classifi cation information. information for users.”
CHEM’. It incorporates recent regulatory deve- OQ Chemicals rebrands as Oxea
lopments, such as the new CLP hazard Mr. Mike Rasenberg, Director of
The C&L Inventory includes infor- classes and is built with stability and Hazard Assessment, added, “Hazard Oxo-alcohols specialist, OQ Chemi- “This rebranding is a clear signal of where it now makes high-purity propion-
mation on more than 4,400 EU-level growth in mind. classifi cations are the cornerstone of cals, has reverted to its old name, Oxea. our intent to drive growth and further aldehyde. In Germany, it has added
harmonised classifi cations and seven regulatory risk management of chemi- strengthen our leadership in the global heptanoic acid production at its large-
million classifi cations notifi ed or In this fi rst version, the classifi - cals. The redesigned C&L inventory The company originally operated oxo chemicals market. Oxea combines scale Oberhausen plant. Both products
included in REACH registrations. cation information is accessible in a improves the clarity on the current and under that name before being absorbed continuity with change: we are an are used in a range of industrial and
Altogether, the inventory includes data visual format per substance with com- upcoming mandatory classifi cations into Oman’s state-owned energy group established partner entering a new consumer goods.
on around 350,000 substances. plementary approaches, such as appli- harmonised at the EU level, helping OQ. It was rebranded as OQ Chemicals era with renewed energy and a strong
cation programming interfaces (APIs), companies to prepare and implement in 2020. With the business changing determination to help shape the future The company employs more than
The integration of C&L information being explored in future releases. the required safety measures.” hands, the company is returning to of the oxo chemical industry,” said 1,200 people worldwide and sells
its roots. “The Oxea name refl ects a Mr. Craig Rogerson, incoming Chairman chemicals in over 60 countries. Its
renewed strategic vision focused on of the Oxea Board of Directors. products – such as alcohols, acids, and
Evonik to invest 5-mn at its Geesthacht site by 2029 innovation, operational excellence, and esters – are used in coatings, lubricants,

Evonik is planning to invest around also creating the basis for developing dynamic global growth,” the company Oxea recently expanded production cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and other
€5-mn in the infrastructure of its Gees- and producing innovative products at said. at its US facility in Bay City, Texas, applications.
thacht (Germany) site. By 2029, the our site in the future,” said site manager COLLABORATION
warehouse and logistics areas are to be Mr. Mathias Jammer. One example of
gradually expanded by over 3,000-sq.m. this is the Albidur products from Gees- Univar, Shandong Head Group announce European
thacht, which are used, for example,
The plan is to build a new ware- in car electronics, adhesives for wind distribution partnership
house and create an area for used empty turbines and fi bre composites in aircraft
containers. The goods receiving area and shipbuilding. Albidur is used as a US-based distributor, Univar Solu- hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
will also be optimised with a new toughening agent or co-binder in coat- tions, and Shandong Head Group, a (HPMC) pharmaceutical-grade
building and improved truck access. is intended to improve plant logistics. ings and plastics. It consists of fi nely Chinese producer of cellulose ethers, excipient offerings.
The renovation of workshop containers “With these measures, we are not only dispersed silicone elastomer particles have announced an agreement to broaden
and containers for external companies strengthening our infrastructure, but in a resin carrier. their existing speciality ingredient Excipients are multi-functional
distribution partnership into select substances that play a crucial
DISTRIBUTION DEAL European pharmaceutical and nutra- effi cacy of oral solid dosage pharma- role in pharmaceutical and nutra-

Brenntag to help Arla Foods Ingredients tap ceutical markets. ceuticals and nutraceuticals. ceutical applications. They add to the
stability, bioavailability, and overall effi -
cacy of medications, facilitating their
Cellulose ethers are versatile exci-
This expansion leverages the
Southeast Asian market strengths of both Univar and SD Head pients used in applications such as proper absorption and delivery with-
German chemicals distributor, Thailand, and Vietnam. The new agree- Co. Ltd., a Brenntag group company, to USA’s recent North American partner- sustained and controlled-release for- in the body. Cellulose ethers like MC
Brenntag, and Arla Foods Ingredients ment follows the extensive distribution serve the Chinese market. ship. The partnership will help meet mulations, fi lm coating, binders, sus- and HPMC are derived from renewable
have signed a new distribution agree- agreement, signed in 2024, between the increasing global demand for spe- pending agents, and solid dispersants. resources, making them effective and
ment to serve Southeast Asia’s key food Arla Foods Ingredients and Zhongbai The expanded collaboration will cialised ingredient solutions that signi- The agreement includes an extensive environmentally conscious choices for
and nutrition markets in Indonesia, Xingye Food Technology (Beijing) see Brenntag distributing Arla Foods fi cantly improve the performance and selection of methyl cellulose (MC) and pharmaceutical applications.

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