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At exactly 3 p.m., the consultations of the representatives of GERB-SDS with president Radev began within the framework of the constitutional procedure for handing over a mandate to form a government.

The working groups of GERB-SDS and "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) on budget, finance and economic policy discussed the parameters of the budget for this year, which is still to be adopted.

The two coalitions are united around achieving a 3% budget deficit, keeping the tax levels, continuing on the path to the Eurozone and optimizing spending where possible.

US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson was Thursday ordered to pay out $4.69 billion in damages in a lawsuit representing 22 women and their families who alleged a talc sold by the company contained asbestos and caused them to suffer cancer.

The head of a leading Turkish agriculture association has voiced concerns about the government’s plan to privatize sugar factories, noting that sugar is a strategically crucial product. 

Bayn Europe AB announced it has received its first order from its new Greek distributor: Paxman placed an order worth 11,500 euros to meet current demand for Bayn Europe's ingredient solutions for sugar reduction.

The order is scheduled for immediate delivery.

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According to a research published on Scientific Reports, Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) a.k.a. E171 may be responsible for carcinogenesis. E171 is used in sweets, chocolates, biscuits, chewing-gums, toothpastes, sun-creams etc.

The scientific team experimented with lab-rats and found out that there was indeed an increased possibility of cancer cells to appear.

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) must pay $72 million to the family of a woman whose death from ovarian cancer was linked to her use of the company’s Powder and Shower to Shower for several decades.

Elixir Group starts producing previously imported compound

BELGRADE -- Elixir Group's engineering team has developed production of monocalcium phosphate at Elixir in Prahovo, the company has said.

The compound is a necessary ingredient in the diet of all animals.

So far, this product was imported to Serbia, as no domestic factory produced it.

Every other Bulgarian consumes way too much sugary products, shows an analysis of the National Public Health Center (NPHC). 

According to the data, the Bulgarians consume an average of 36 kg of sugar per year, whereas a century ago it was 2 kg per year.