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On April 9, 2026, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published a consultation document proposing conditions for the use of monk fruit (Siraitia grosvenorii) extract as a food additive.

On April 9, 2026, the World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated notification G/TBT/N/TPKM/591 titled "Chinese Taipei Notifies Proposal for Legal Inspection Requirements for Household Polyvinyl Chloride Gloves." The proposed measure, issued by the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSM

In a move aimed at strengthening early childhood nutrition and promoting healthy development from the first years of life, the National Institute of Quality (Inacal), under the Ministry of Production, has approved a new Peruvian Technical Standard on complementary feeding for infants and young ch

On April 9, 2026, the World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated notification G/SPS/N/BRA/2483 titled "Brazil Notifies Draft Resolution 1390 Proposing Inclusion of Tribasic Copper Sulfate in Monograph List of Active Ingredients." The proposed measure, issued by the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agen

The state of New Mexico has approved sweeping new regulations requiring the labeling and phased elimination of consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS, positioning itself among the first U.S. states to adopt universal PFAS labeling requirements.

On 10 April 2026 Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals), Government of India issued an Order (S.O. 1854(E)) amending the n-Butyl Acrylate (Quality Control) Order, 2021 in the public interest to address global supply chain disruptions.

On April 9, 2026, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) issued updated regulations governing the quality, monitoring, treatment, and labelling of spring water and natural mineral water in the United Kingdom.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft guidance outlining its approach to evaluating premarket applications for flavored e-cigarettes, with a focus on balancing risks to youth and potential benefits to adult smokers.

Egypt has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a partial amendment to its national food standard on shelf life under notification G/TBT/N/EGY/212/Add.10.

On April 8, 2026, the World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated Addendum G/SPS/N/TUR/105/Add.2 notifying modifications to a previously notified draft regulation titled "Turkish Food Codex Communique on Amending the Communique on Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food." The measure, i