On 30 March 2026, European Commission published guidelines to support the uniform implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) across the EU.
- March 30, 2026
- March 30, 2026
The Republic of Korea notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft amendment to its regulations on warning messages for tobacco product packaging under the National Health Promotion Act.
- March 30, 2026
Nicaragua notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft resolution establishing phytosanitary requirements for the import of raw tobacco (Nicotiana tobacum) from the United States.
- March 30, 2026
EU adopts Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (EU) 2025/40, replacing Directive 94/62/EC with a harmonized framework covering all packaging placed on the EU market.
- March 30, 2026
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that the safety of a carbon dioxide (CO?) extract from industrial hemp varieties of Cannabis sativa L. cannot be established under the proposed conditions of use, following assessment under the EU Novel Foods Regulation.
- March 30, 2026
On 30 March 2026, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), published the consultation outcome and government response on reforms to the UK REACH regulation, particularly the Alternative Transitional Registration Model (ATRm).
- March 30, 2026
General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) has issued Announcement No. 27 of 2026 and a supporting risk catalogue, effective 1 June 2026, revising rules for overseas food manufacturers exporting to China.
- March 30, 2026
Indian food safety authorities initiated action against BEST BORMA cake product (Batch DEC017) after detecting sorbate as sorbic acid at 1472.72 mg/kg, exceeding the Regulatory Maximum Limit (RML) permitted for cakes.
- March 27, 2026
27 March, 2026, Chemical Safety Agency (Notice No.
- March 27, 2026
27 March, 2026, Chemical Safety Agency (Notice No.