Chemical Business Newsbase articles from February 2001

Chemical Business Newsbase archives from February 2001

CHINA CHEMICAL REPORTER: Jiangshan Pesticide Chemicals Co listed in Shanghai, China.
February 22, 2001... Yuan 265.1 M was raised by Jianghan Pesticide Chemical Co Ltd following its flotation on the Shanghai Exchange on 26 Dec 2000. Yuan 45 M will be used to establish a 5000 tonnes/y paraformaldehyde production unit, Yuan 43.98 M for a 200...

CHINA CHEMICAL REPORTER: Natural vitamin E producer established in Beijing.
February 22, 2001... Yuan 200 M has been invested to establish Beijing Tianweikang Hi-tech Co Ltd in Liang Xiang Industrial Park, Beijing, China. The company will produce 150 tonnes/y traditional Chinese medicines, 200 tonnes/y vitamin E and 180 tonnes/y...

CHINA CHEMICAL REPORTER: Microbial acrylamide technology passing appraisal.
February 22, 2001... On 29 Dec 2000 the 10,000 tonnes/y development project for acrylamide launched by Beijing Hengju Oilfield Chemical Agent Co Ltd in China using microbial catalysts passed state appraisal. The company began construction of a 25,000 tonnes/y...

CHINA CHEMICAL REPORTER: Pilot production of chlorinated BR.
February 22, 2001... Pilot production of chlorinated BR has begun at Qilu Petrochemical Corp's Rubber Factory in China following investments by the company during 2000.

CHINA CHEMICAL REPORTER: New isopropyl amine unit for Jinzhou Liulu Industrial.
February 22, 2001... Yuan 15 M has been invested by Jinzhou Liulu Industrial Co Ltd in a new 1500 tonnes/y isopropyl amine unit in Chemical Branch Co in China. The unit uses technology developed by Sinopec Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Industry.

CHINA CHEMICAL REPORTER: New polyester project at Jindi Chemical Fibre.
February 22, 2001... Yuan 860 M has been invested by Jindi Chemical Fibre Co Ltd in a 60,000 tonnes/y polyester project in Hunan, China. The project completed wet commissioning in 1999 and has recently passed state appraisal.

CHINA CHEMICAL REPORTER: Inner Mongolia Sanlian Chemical Industrial begins PVC production.
February 22, 2001... Production has begun at Inner Mongolia Sanlian Chemical Industrial Co's new 30,000 tonnes/y PVC project.

CHINA CHEMICAL REPORTER: New fertilizer project for Henan.
February 22, 2001... Henan Zhongyuan Dahua Group has begun construction of a 600,000 tonnes/y compound fertilizer project using technology from K-T Co of France.

CHINA CHEMICAL REPORTER: Gasoline aromatization unit for China.
February 22, 2001... Sichuan Nanchong Refining & Chemical General Plant has invested Yuan 16 M in a 50,000 tonnes/y gasoline aromatization unit, the first in China.

CHINA CHEMICAL REPORTER: New methanol plant at Tuha Oilfield.
February 22, 2001... On 28 Dec 2000 Tuha Oilfield Co began production at its new 80,000 tonnes/y methanol unit in China that also has a gas processing capacity of 100 M cubic metres/y.

CHINA CHEMICAL REPORTER: New biological compound fertilizer plant in China.
February 22, 2001... A 5000 tonnes/y biological fertilizer production line has been built by Hubei Zhuxi Supply and Marketing Cooperative in China using technology developed by China Academy of Agricultural Sciences. The unit has produced 40 tonnes of product...

CHINA CHEMICAL REPORTER: 2000 CCR new projects list.
February 22, 2001... New chemical projects begun in China during 2000 are listed by company, product capacity and status.

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: Rising nitrogen prices provide producer relief.
February 22, 2001... W European nitrogen fertilizer producers are benefiting from the rise in nitrogen prices. This is allowing companies to move back into profit after a long period of losses. However, prices have only returned to levels in the...

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: Chemical profile: phthalic anhydride. [1 table].
February 22, 2001... A table gives US phthalic anhydride production capacity. Total capacity was 1210 M pounds split: Aristech Chemical 250,000 M pounds, Exxon Mobil 300,000 M pounds, Koppers 220,000 M pounds, Stepan 240,000 M pounds and Sterling Chemicals...

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: Asia in brief: BP takes PE loss, ups stake.
February 22, 2001... In Indonesia, BP has taken a $185 M write down, on top of $37 M restructuring costs, on its polyethylene assets reducing the company's 4Q 2000 chemicals profits by $222 M and pushing the division into a $82 M loss. On 15 Feb 2001, BP...

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: Foxboro gets batch automation contract.
February 22, 2001... Akzo Arnhem has awarded the contract for the automation of its new Diosynth BV plant at Oss, the Netherlands, to Foxboro Nederland BV. The plant will manufacture pharmaceutical intermediates. Website: http://www.chemexpo.com/cmronline

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: Europe in brief: Goldschmidt and Proteus form alliance.
February 22, 2001... Goldschmidt AG (affiliate of Degussa) and Proteus SA have formed an alliance regarding the development and commercialisation of silicones and oleochemicals. Website: http://www.chemexpo.com/cmronline

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: Europe in brief: EVC international.
February 22, 2001... The shareholders of the PVC producer EVC International have approved terms for the acquisition of a major shareholding in the company by Ineos. Website: http://www.chemexpo.com/cmronline

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: Akzo raises wood resins capacity.
February 22, 2001... By mid-2002, Akzo Nobel will have increased capacity for resins for wood products at its Ambares, France plant by 50% to 180,000 tonne/y. The resins are used in the manufacture of particle board and MDF. Website:...

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: Business briefs: Kvaerner teams with Sasol.
February 22, 2001... Sasol Technology has appointed Kvaerner to build a 120,000 tonne/y detergent alcohols plant at Secunda, South Africa. The contract is worth $75 M, from a total project cost of $125 M. Website: http://www.chemexpo.com/cmronline

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: Business briefs: Polyphalt buys GH.
February 22, 2001... GH Co (manufacturer of roof coatings and adhesives) has been acquired by Polyphalt Inc (Canadian polymer modified asphalt company). The deal is expected to increase Polyphalt's sales by $7 M in the current fiscal year. Website:...

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: Business briefs: VWR aims for IPO.
February 22, 2001... VWR International Inc (created 1 Jan 2001, subsidiary of Merck KGaA) expects to make its initial public offering before 2004. The company was formed by the amalgamation of Merck Eurolab Group (Belgium) and VWR Scientific Products Corp...

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: News capsule: Huntsman inks deal.
February 22, 2001... Dow Chemical Co has sold its global ethyleneamines business to Huntsman International LLC. Included in the transaction is the Freeport, TX plant (160 M lbs/y) and half of the Terneuzen, the Netherlands plant (30 M lbs/y). Website:...

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: News capsule: Teva and Aventis agree.
February 22, 2001... Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd have announced that Teva Marion Partners is to become a wholly owned subsidiary of Teva. The subsidiary will market Teva's neurological products in North America and will...

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: News capsule: DuPont technology selected.
February 22, 2001... DuPont's purified phthalic acid technology has been selected by the Indian Oil Corp for its 530,000 tonne/y plant to be built at Panipat, India. Website: http://www.chemexpo.com/cmronline

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: News capsule: Genzyme Biosurgery overhaul.
February 22, 2001... In 2001, Genzyme Biosurgery will sell its Snowden-Pencer unit (sales $21 M in 2000) and will close its Canadian Synvisc operation in 1H and transfer production to its Ridgefield, NJ site. Website: http://www.chemexpo.com/cmronline

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: News capsule: Envera, Enron global link.
February 22, 2001... Enron Global Markets LLC is to connect its petrochemicals, natural gas liquids, and plastics systems to the Envera B2B transactions and services network. Website: http://www.chemexpo.com/cmronline

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: News capsule: Mitsubishi polyester boost.
February 22, 2001... Jacobs Engineering Group Inc has been awarded the contract for the Film Line 9 expansion at Mitsubishi Polyester Films plant at Greer, SC. Completion is due in 1Q 2002. Website: http://www.chemexpo.com/cmronline

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: News capsule: Philippine Resins expands.
February 22, 2001... By 2003, Philippine Resins Industries Inc will have invested $35 M in a 70,000 tonne/y expansion of its present 100,000 tonne/y PVC plant. Website: http://www.chemexpo.com/cmronline

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: Company news: P&G expands amines.
February 22, 2001... Procter & Gamble Chemicals has increased its tertiary amines capacity by 25,000 tonnes/y to 50,000 tonnes/y, and plans a further expansion of 10,000 tonne/y (to be achieved by debottlenecking). Website: http://www.chemexpo.com/cmronline

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: Company news: Nexen ups HCl capacity.
February 22, 2001... Nexen Chemicals (formerly CXY Chemicals) has upgraded chlorine production and is doubling hydrochloric acid capacity (to 90,000 tonne/y) at its chloralkali plant at North Vancouver, BC. Dow will phase out hydrochloric acid production at...

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: Company news: Asahi, Rhodia to make adipic.
February 22, 2001... In South Korea, Asahi Kasei Corp and Rhodia SA are to cooperate in the production of adipic acid. Rhodia will build a 65,000 tonne/y unit (due onstream in 4Q 2002) and the two companies will invest to increase capacity to 65,000 tonne/y...

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: Company news: Eastman boosts capacity.
February 22, 2001... With its latest expansion of capacity for optical brighteners at Kingsport, TN, Eastman Chemical Co has doubled its capacity for the product within the last three years. Demand for optical brighteners is growing, particularly outside of...

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: Markets & commodities: Asia Pacific Resources.
February 22, 2001... Asia Pacific Resources Ltd's proposed Somboon potash project has taken a step forward with the signing of an interim mandate letter with the International Finance Corp. Website: http://www.chemexpo.com/cmronline

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: Markets & commodities: Immunomedics.
February 22, 2001... Immunomedics has been granted a US patent (No 6,187,287) for its epratuzumab antibody treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Website: http://www.chemexpo.com/cmronline

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: Markets & commodities: Methylphenidate approval.
February 22, 2001... The US FDA has approved Watson Pharmaceuticals' methylphenidate HCl extended release tablets USP 20 mg (generic equivalent of Ritalin-SR, 20 mg, Novartis Pharmaceuticals). Website: http://www.chemexpo.com/cmronline

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: Markets & commodities: Oxaprozin approval.
February 22, 2001... The US FDA has approved Watson Pharmaceuticals' abbreviated NDA for oxaprozin 600 mg (generic equivalent of Daypro tablets, 600 mg, GD Searle & Co). Website: http://www.chemexpo.com/cmronline

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: Markets & commodities: Zolmitriptan approval.
February 22, 2001... The US FDA has approved Zolmig-ZMT (zolmitriptan) 2.5 mg orally disintegrating tablets for the treatment of migraine in adults. Website: http://www.chemexpo.com/cmronline

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: Asahi has new photoresist.
February 22, 2001... A high-transparency fluoropolymer photoresist base, capable of use with a fluorine dimer excimer laser, has been developed by Asahi Glass Co. Website: http://www.chemexpo.com/cmronline

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: Setback for Pfizer's Pregabalin.
February 22, 2001... Increased incidence of a rare blood vessel tumour in mouse studies has led Pfizer Inc to restrict the use of pregabalin (pain killer) in certain patients in its late-stage clinical trials. The company still expects the US FDA to approve...

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: Akzo sells ADC optical monomers to Great Lakes.
February 22, 2001... In a deal expected to close in 1Q 2001, Great Lakes Chemicals Corp has bought Akzo Nobel Polymers Co's ADC optical monomers business for an undisclosed sum. In 2000, the ADC monomers business generated $25 M in sales for Akzo Nobel. ...

CHEMICAL MARKET REPORTER: Houston roundup: Enterprise results.
February 22, 2001... For 2000, Enterprise Products Partners LP reported net income of $220.5 M (+83% on 1999). 4Q 2000 data: fractionation gross margins $32,9 M ($31.5 M in the same period of 1999), NGL fractionation volumes 207,000 bbls/d (206,000 bbls/d),...

FARM CHEMICALS: AgraQuest, Rohm & Haas to partner.
February 22, 2001... AgraQuest Inc of CA and Rohm and Haas have forged an alliance to launch and market new biopesticides. AgraQuest has 13,000 potential biopesticides. The firm expects to capitalize on Rohm and Haas' marketing, sales and development...

FARM CHEMICALS: Organic fertilizer gets OK.
February 22, 2001... Tiger Industries of Calgary, AB, and Tiger Sunbelt Industries of Atmore, AL, have reported that the Tiger Organic Sulfur fertilizer has been classified by the Organic Materials Review Institute as a true organic fertilizer. The product...

FARM CHEMICALS: Tierra waits out natural gas hike.
February 22, 2001... Tierra Industries has temporarily shut down its production plants in Beaumont, TX and Blytheville, AR, due to the rising natural gas prices. The plants produce a large amount of the company's urea and methanol capacity, and nearly a...

FARM CHEMICALS: EPA review far from over.
February 22, 2001... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the USA is still placing the organophosphate Orthene pesticide under scrutiny. EPA intends to have the product undergo a risk/benefit assessment, pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide...

THE HINDU: Cement still underpriced, claims industry.
February 22, 2001... The ICICI study, conducted in 1991, on the cement industry indicates that cement prices should range between Rup 200 and Rup 240/bag of 50 kg across India, if the current cost increases are considered. However, the prices are less than...

THE HINDU: Saint Gobain Hyderabad centre doubles capacity.
February 22, 2001... Saint Gobain Reinforcement Centre of $27 bn Saint Gobain Vetrotex, France, has doubled its glass fibre capacity to 12,000 tonnes. The plant, located near Thimmapur, Hyderabad, was totally rebuilt according to international standards at a...

THE HINDU: New products: Colour cosmetics from Oriflame.
February 22, 2001... Oriflame has launched an entire range of colour cosmetics and accessories like flawless foundations, lipsticks, nail polishes. Nail polishes are available at Rup 65/piece in seven inspiring colours. The Hydra comfort lipsticks with...

THE HINDU: Rating Watch: India Glycols rating has been reaffirmed.
February 22, 2001... India Glycols has been reaffirmed AAA minus rating to the Rup 200 M nonconvertible debenture issue for an enhanced sum of Rup 230 M and AA minus has been reassigned to Rup 200 M and Rup 150 M non-convertible debentures by the Credit Rating...

THE HINDU: Sterlite to bid for 51% stake in Balco.
February 22, 2001... Sterlite Industries (India) has decided to submit a bid to the Government of India to acquire 51% equity in Bharat Aluminium Co (Balco). The government plans to privatise Balco by divesting 51% of its stake to a suitable partner.

THE INDEPENDENT: British Petroleum shuts down facilities after explosions.
February 22, 2001... Some of British Petroleum's (BP) operations in Papua New Guinea have been shut down after fuel refined in Australia was linked to exploding kerosene lamps that killed at least three people. About 32 people also were injured in the...

THE INDEPENDENT: Coca-Cola and Proctor join forces for global food and drink concern.
February 22, 2001... Proctor and Gamble and Coca-Cola have joined forces to form a new global juice and snack giant. The deal brings together Proctor and Gamble's Pringles crisps snacks and Sunny Delight soft drinks with Coke's Minute Maid juices, Hi-C, Five...

FEDERAL REGISTER: Dimethylpolysiloxane; tolerance exemption.
February 22, 2001... This regulation, from the US Environmental Protection Agency, amends an existing exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of dimethylpolysiloxane; when used as an inert ingredient in or on growing crops, and when applied to...

FEDERAL REGISTER: Flutolanil, N-(3-(1-methylethoxy)phenyl)-2-(trifuoromethyl)benzamide; pesticide tolerance.
February 22, 2001... This regulation, from the US Environmental Protection Agency, establishes tolerances for residues of the fungicide flutolanil, N-(3-(1- methylethoxy)phenyl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzamide and metabolites converted to 2-(trifluoromethyl) benzoic...

FEDERAL REGISTER: Determination that bethanechol chloride injection and tablets were not withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness.
February 22, 2001... The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that bethanechol chloride 5 mg/ml injection and bethanechol chloride 5, 10, 25, and 50 mg tablets, all formerly marketed by Merck & Co Inc were not withdrawn from sale for reasons of...

FEDERAL REGISTER: Announcement of import limits for certain cotton, wool, man-made fibre, silk blend and other vegetable fibre textiles and textile products produced or manufactured in Taiwan.
February 22, 2001... On 21 Feb 2001, the: Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements issued a directive to the Commissioner of Customs establishing import limits for certain cotton, wool, man-made fibre, silk blend and other vegetable fibre textiles...

BUSINESS LINE: Secured creditors doubt accounts of Parasrampuria Industries.
February 22, 2001... The Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR) has directed Parasrampuria Industries Ltd to submit its written submissions on the objections raised by the secured creditors about the accounts of the company for year ended Mar...

BUSINESS LINE: MCF management, union advised bilateral talks.
February 22, 2001... The Labour Commissioner has directed the union and the management of Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilisers (MCF) to hold bilateral talks to settle their dispute. The union had served a strike notice in early Feb 2001 to strike work from 24...

BUSINESS LINE: Pfizer: Don't increase the dose.
February 22, 2001... Pfizer India recorded 27.61% increase in net profit at Rup 394.7 M on 14% higher sales at Rup 3271.9 M for 1999-2000. This increase in the profitability of operation can be attributed to the strict control on costs and moderate increase...

BUSINESS LINE: Glaxo India: Decline in net profit for 2000.
February 22, 2001... Glaxo India posted a 8% lower net profit at Rup 705.4 M on 5.54% higher net sales at Rup 9346.2 M for 2000. The launching of new low cost products and price competitive entrants in the traditional segments, trade boycott in several...

BUSINESS LINE: HLL: 'Lever'age for long term.
February 22, 2001... Hindustan Lever (HLL) recorded a 24.5% increase in net profit at Rup 4.3 bn on 6% higher sales at Rup 26.48 bn for 4Q ended Dec 2000. The company posted a growth of 4.1% in net sales for 2000, which is not impressive considering the fact...

BUSINESS LINE: Ciba Specialty Chemicals (India): Performance and prospects. [1 table].
February 22, 2001... Ciba Specialty Chemicals (India), a 51% subsidiary of Ciba Specialty Chemicals, Switzerland recorded a 37% increase in net profit at Rup 87 M on marginally higher sales revenues at Rup 3.443 bn for nine months of 2000-2001. The pigment...

BUSINESS LINE: Cement: Prices, the big story. [1 table].
February 22, 2001... The prices of cement in India increased to about Rup 170/bag of 50 kgs mainly due to tightening of supply by the cement producers during Oct-Dec 2000. The overall output of cement in India for 2000-2001 is likely to be at 93 M tonnes....

BUSINESS LINE: Cement: Price hike moderate in Delhi. [1 figure].
February 22, 2001... The cement price in Delhi, which was Rup 130-135/bag, has increased to Rup 145-150/bag. The price increase in Delhi is marginal as compared to the sharp price increases in Mumbai, Kolkata, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Hyderabad. This is...

BUSINESS LINE: Cement majors in talks with 3 States for supply of RMC: Deferred payment mechanism being worked out.
February 22, 2001... Some Cement companies have begun negotiations with Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh states for supplying ready mix concrete (RMC) on a deferred payment scheme. The cement companies are involving the financial institutions in the...

BUSINESS LINE: After break-up with Sidmak Lab; Wockhardt to enter US via several companies.
February 22, 2001... Wockhardt Ltd is negotiating with several US companies to market their generic and novel drug delivery system (NDDS) products, after terminating its marketing alliance with the US based Sidmak Laboratories. Wockhardt plans to split its...

BT CATALYST: Triangle equity facility set at $100 M.
February 22, 2001... An equity facility agreement of up to $100 M has been entered into by Triangle Pharmaceuticals Inc, Durham, with Ramius Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Ramius Capital Group, New York. The facility will be available for 36 months and means...

BT CATALYST: Genomics/bioinformatics effort launched.
February 22, 2001... The newly-established North Carolina Genomics and Bioinformatics Consortium, involving 40 corporations, universities and non-profit organisations in North Carolina, are collaborating to put the state at the forefront of the revolution in...

BT CATALYST: Endeavor raises $46 M.
February 22, 2001... A $46 M Series E preferred stock financing round has recently been completed by Endeavor Pharmaceuticals Inc, Wilmington, US. The financing was led by MPM Capital LP, Cambridge, MA, with a $20 M investment. Among the other investors...

BT CATALYST: Biolex raises $6.5 M.
February 22, 2001... $6.5 M has been raised by Biolex Inc, Pittsboro, in its third round of venture financing. Franklin Street Capital, Chapel Hill, Intersouth Partners, Durham, Wakefield Group, Durham, and Kitty Hawk, Charlotte, led the financing. ...

BT CATALYST: Longleaf fund closes at $26 M.
February 22, 2001... Longleaf Venture Fund, Raleigh, established in 1999, has closed on a new $26 M venture capital fund. The company was formed to address a critical shortage of seed capital for entrepreneurial ventures in the Charlotte, Winston- Salem and...

BT CATALYST: Schwarz opens US offices in RTP.
February 22, 2001... Schwarz Biosciences' new 18,000 square foot office has been dedicated and opened at Research Commons, Research Triangle Park. The area was promoted to the company by a collaborative effort from the North Carolina Biotechnology Center and...

BT CATALYST: Xanthon to build a new facility.
February 22, 2001... Xanthon Inc is to build a new 80,000 square foot facility at the Research Triangle Park, NC, to house laboratories for research and development, cleanroom manufacturing suites, engineering laboratories and administrative office space.

BT CATALYST: Company profile: Salix Pharmaceuticals.
February 22, 2001... In 2000 Salix Pharmaceuticals, a speciality pharmaceutical company, announced that it had a product almost ready for the gastroenterology market. Salix identifies and acquires only proprietary pharmaceutical products that have reached...

BT CATALYST: North Carolina's mountain region seeks biotechnology/genomics education centre.
February 22, 2001... Western Carolina University (WCU) is to develop a biotechnology and genomics centre at the former BASF facility in Enka. A partnership has been proposed by the WCU, the University of North Carolina at Asheville, Asheville- Buncombe...

BT CATALYST: News briefs: US pharmaceuticals developments.
February 22, 2001... A marketing alliance agreement has been signed by Scynexis Chemistry and Automation, Research Triangle Park, with Metrics Inc, Greenville, a contract laboratory company, for complementary services in the areas of analytical and formulations...

OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES C: Prior notification of a concentration: Case COMP/M.2317: Lafarge/Blue Circle (II)).
February 22, 2001... Cement and other heavy building materials are manufactured by Blue Circle Industries plc, together with a range of other domestic and industrial building systems. The proposed acquisition of Blue Circle Industries by Lafarge SA through a...

OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES C: Non-opposition to a notified concentration: Case COMP/M.2248: CVC/Advent/Carlyle/Lafarge Materiaux de Specialites.
February 22, 2001... The proposed concentration between CVC, Advent, Carlyle and Lafarge Materiaux de Specialites was declared compatible with the common market by the European Commission on 5 Jan 2001. Website: http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/en/oj 15 Feb 2001,...

OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES C: Summary of European Community decisions on marketing authorisations in respect of medicinal products from 15 Jan to 15 Feb 2001. [2 tables].
February 22, 2001... On 6 Feb 2001, Merck GmbH was granted a modification to the national marketing authorisations within the European Union for its medicinal product Glucophage. Details for each national market concerned are tabulated. Website:...

CHEMISCH2WEEKBLAD: Glaxo's Zyban called into questions after deaths.
February 22, 2001... Potential users of the antismoking agent Zyban in the UK are to be closely monitored as the preparation has been linked with 18 deaths. The Ministry of Health has emphasized that Zyban was not the cause of these deaths as the patients may...

OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES L: European Commission Decision terminating the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of paracetamol originating in the USA, the People's Republic of China, India and Turkey.
February 22, 2001... On behalf of the only European Community producer of paracetamol, a complaint was lodged with the European Commission by Cefic in Apr 2000, claiming that material was being dumped by producers in the US, China, India and Turkey. An...

OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES L: European Council Regulation (EC) No 299/2001 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of potassium permanganate originating in the People's Republic of China. [1 table].
February 22, 2001... When notification was given that anti-dumping measures imposed by the European Council on potassium permanganate imports from China in 1998 were due to expire, a request for a review was made by Cefic on behalf of the only producer in the...

OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES L: European Commission Decision on a measure taken by Germany in respect of Kali und Salz GmbH.
February 22, 2001... 51% of the shares in Kali und Salz GmbH were owned by Kali und Salz Beteiligungs AG, with the remaining 49% being held by the German government. The European Commission was informed on 20 Jul 1998 that the German government intended to...