Australian authorities announced a recall of The Han Kitchen Topokki Cup Original (140g) distributed by Han Yang Import & Export Pty Ltd trading as ByAsia Food due to microbial (mould) contamination concerns.
- May 5, 2026
- May 5, 2026
On May 7, 2026, China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) disclosed the approval results for the third batch of routine registration certificates for environmental management of new chemical substances in 2026.
- May 5, 2026
On 5 May 2026 New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) published final regulations under 20.13.2 NMAC establishing comprehensive controls on products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
- May 5, 2026
Ministry of Health of Ukraine issued Order No. 203 introducing extensive amendments to dietary supplement, nutrition claim, health claim, and food fortification regulations.
- May 5, 2026
European Food Safety Authority proposing updated conditions for the use of glycerol as a food additive in specific beverage categories within the European Union.In Part B of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, glycerol (E 422) is included in the list of authorised food additives among addi
- May 4, 2026
On 8 May 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) updated its Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH) consultations webpage under the European Union Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation, inviting interested parties to submit scientific comments and supporting informati
- Europe Expands REACH Chemical Testing Proposals Covering Toxicity and Environmental Safety EndpointsMay 4, 2026
On 8 May 2026, European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) updated its “Current Testing Proposals” webpage, inviting third parties to submit scientifically valid information and studies concerning substances undergoing proposed vertebrate hazard testing under the REACH Regulation.
- May 4, 2026
On May 11, 2026, European Chemicals Agency announced that it will undertake new scientific and technical responsibilities under the European Union’s revised water protection framework, following amendments to the Water Framework Directive, Environmental Quality Standards Directive, and Groundwate
- May 4, 2026
On May 4, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency is continuing the evaluation of a broad restriction proposal targeting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the EU REACH Regulation.
- May 4, 2026
On 6 May 2026, World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated a notification submitted by Turkey concerning the draft “Turkish Food Codex Communiqué on Restricting the Use of Bisphenol A, Other Hazardous Bisphenols, and Bisphenol Derivatives in Certain Materials and Articles in Contact with Food.” The