Regulation
GAIA BioMaterials secures European patent for PLA-free bioplastic films
GAIA BioMaterials, a leader in biodegradable and compostable bioplastics, has received final approval for a European patent on its PLA-free film extrusion materials. The patent, filed in 2020, protects a new line of compounds that replace traditional polylactic acid with…
Europe eyes bio-based materials for dual-use strategy
Europe's bio-based industries are making a case for their inclusion in the continent's rapidly evolving dual-use innovation strategy, arguing that biomanufacturing technologies could serve both civilian and defence applications. The Bio-based Industries Consortium has published a report highlighting how biotechnology…
Biotalys secures first U.S. state approval for EVOCA in Florida
Biotalys, an innovative agricultural technology company specializing in protein-based biocontrols, announced today that its biofungicide EVOCA™ has received state registration in Florida. This marks the first time a biocontrol product from the company's AGROBODY™ platform has gained approval at the…
AIMPLAS gains biodegradation recognition in Australia and Japan
AIMPLAS has recently received official recognition from Australian ABA and Japanese JBPA to perform biodegradation and compostability tests. This is great news for companies looking to get eco-labels for their products and open doors to these important markets more easily.…
European biotech industry urges action on biomanufacturing act
Over 40 European industry organizations released a joint statement arguing that Europe needs biomanufacturing legislation, and it needs it soon. The statement warns that Europe is the only major global region without a dedicated biomanufacturing initiative, even though its bioeconomy and…
Europe’s bio-based industry warns it may be falling behind
Europe's bio-based industry delivered a clear message to policymakers last week: products are ready, but the pathway to commercial scale remains blocked. At a CBU JU Stakeholder Forum in Brussels, 400 industry leaders, researchers and officials discussed barriers preventing proven…