27 March 2026, Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) (Notice No. 2026-24) issued a revision to the Standards and Specifications for Instruments, Containers, and Packaging, which sets regulatory requirements for materials and articles that come into contact with food.
- March 27, 2026
- March 27, 2026
27 March, 2026, Chemical Safety Agency (Notice No.
- March 27, 2026
On March 25, 2026, Egypt circulated an addendum to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) notification, announcing the adoption of the Egyptian Standard ES 4900 “Household synthetic detergents powder.” The measure was officially adopted on March 19, 2026, by the Egyp
- March 27, 2026
On March 25, 2026, Egypt circulated an addendum to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) notification, announcing the adoption of the Egyptian Standard ES 4900 “Household synthetic detergents powder.” The measure was officially adopted on March 19, 2026, by the Egyp
- March 27, 2026
The European Commission has adopted an amendment to Regulation (EU) 2023/915 introducing new maximum levels for the sum of furan, 2-methylfuran, and 3-methylfuran in specific food categories, with a focus on foods intended for infants and young children.
- March 27, 2026
The European Commission has adopted a regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2023/915 to establish maximum limits for 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in hemp leaves intended for infusion and ready-to-drink hemp-based beverages, aiming to strengthen consumer health protection.
- March 26, 2026
On March 26, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a public consultation on the draft opinion issued by its Committee for Socio-economic Analysis (SEAC) regarding the proposed restriction of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the EU REACH Regulation.
- March 26, 2026
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reaffirmed the safety of the food enzyme cellulase (EC 3.2.1.4) following an updated assessment covering additional food manufacturing processes and revised use levels.
- March 26, 2026
The GCC Standardization Organization has published a Final Draft Gulf Technical Regulation (GSO 2296:2025) for evaporated milk, marking a significant step toward harmonizing dairy standards across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
- March 26, 2026
The GCC Standardization Organization has released a draft Gulf Technical Regulation (GSO 2211:2025) for sweetened condensed milk, aiming to harmonize regional requirements with international standards, particularly Codex Standard CXS 282:2023.