Consumer Industry News

Government of Brazil enacted a new law establishing official definitions, compositional standards, and labelling requirements for cocoa-derived products and chocolates marketed within the national territory.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued guidance on May 8, 2026, outlining enforcement priorities for unauthorized electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and nicotine pouch products marketed without premarket authorization.

On 4 May 2026, Therapeutic Goods Administration updated consumer guidance regarding sunscreen SPF testing and ongoing investigations into sunscreen products marketed in Australia.

On May 6, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) launched a national crackdown on the use of fake safety labels and counterfeit certification marks being used to sell dangerous consumer products in the United States.

The Brownie Baker, Inc. voluntarily recalled Nouria Banana Nut Muffins after the product was incorrectly packaged and labeled as blueberry muffins, resulting in undeclared tree nuts (walnuts).The recall was published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on May 8, 2026.

On May 7, 2026, the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) issued Regulatory Reminder F18/26 regarding dietary supplements exported to China. The key points are as follows:

Rwanda has issued a draft standard specifying quality, compositional, hygiene, microbiological, sampling, and testing requirements for vegetable powder intended for human consumption.

On May 7, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor announced a draft amendment to certain articles, Appendix 1 of Article 5, and Appendices 3 and 4 of Article 12 of the “Regulations for the Labeling and Hazard Communication of Hazardous Chemicals.” The public comment period will commence from the date of

On 1 May 2026 World Trade Organisation Circulates Rwanda Standards Board notification concerning Draft Rwanda Standard establishing requirements sampling and test methods for bleached beeswax intended for cosmetic use under Cosmetics and Toiletries sector ICS 71.100.70 The measure sets technical

On May 9, 2026, the China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued Notice No. 16 of 2026 announcing that 44 batches of cosmetics failed to comply with regulatory requirements during China’s 2025 national cosmetics sampling inspection program.