AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoPFAS & food safety: EFSA cut the acceptable daily intake for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) to 0.014 mg/kg/day and set an acute reference dose, citing new links to thyroid hormone changes. Microplastics cleanup tech: RMIT researchers unveiled a reusable magnetic adsorbent that removed 95%+ of micro- and nanoplastics from water in under an hour, with early results against some PFAS. Oil & chemicals finance: Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals completed a $2.5bn private equity placement (3.7x subscribed) to fund refinery and petrochemical expansion. Local content push: Nigeria’s NCDMB said its Practical Nigerian Content Forum will target 70% local content by 2027, with a Nov 30–Dec 3, 2026 program in Yenagoa. Agrochem & farming shift: A Kenya-deployed “Sentinel X” system aims to detect fall armyworm stress early and trigger plant defenses to reduce repeated pesticide use. Regulatory watch (peptides): The FDA is reviewing unapproved peptides used in compounding pharmacies after safety concerns, as wellness demand grows. Water infrastructure materials: A UK copper-tube industry partnership urged longer-term pipe-material planning as heat and demand strain water systems.
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