"China customs on 18th April, 2025 published a list of various food products that were not permitted entry into China in March 2025 due to non-compliance with food safety standards or related…
"The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of Hong Kong is proposing regulatory amendments to address choking hazards associated with konjac-containing jelly confectionery, particularly mini-cup jellies…
Indonesia's Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) has launched the 2025 SEHATI program, offering one million free halal certifications to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)…
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) has endorsed a draft revision of the General Standard for Food Additives (GSFA), setting the stage for its potential adoption at the upcoming 48th session (…
On March 27, 2025, China's National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly released the National Food Safety Standard for Canned Foods (GB 7098-…
"On April 15, 2025, the French Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of the Economy issued an order suspending the importation, introduction, and marketing (both free and for sale) of dietary…
the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA) submitted a consultation request under Article 4(2) of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 to determine the novel food status of bovine milk whey protein…
"Germany's competent authorities consulted the European Commission and other EU Member States regarding the novel food status of a standardised lutein and zeaxanthin extract from Tagetes erecta L…
"On 3 April 2025, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) released a notification revising the inspection checklist for the licensing and registration of food businesses.
Chrysea Labs, LDA has submitted a novel food application to the European Commission for spermidine hydrochloride (spermidine-3HCl) produced by genetically engineered Saccharomyces cerevisiae…
"On April 24, 2025, World Trade Organization (WTO) circulates the notification of Japan regarding ""Certification Criteria for Excellent Design of Plastic Circularity"" as part of its…
"The UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has issued updated guidance on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging data reporting.
"Under the UK's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations for packaging, UK-based organisations that import or supply packaging may be required to report data, pay recycling-related fees…
"On April 17, 2025, the UK Environment Agency updated the guidance on using persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
"On April 01, 2025, the UK Environment Agency updated guidance on ""Identity and classify waste containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs)"".
"The European Commission has announced new guidance and simplification measures to ease the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), set to take effect at the end of 2025.
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has launched a consultation on a strengthened, industry-led Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model for packaging.
"The New Mexico Legislature has passed the Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Protection Act, House Bill 212 on April 08, 2024, which prohibits the sale and distribution of certain…
The UK Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee is calling for written submissions on the environmental and regulatory risks of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
The European Council and Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on new regulations to prevent the loss of plastic pellets—key raw materials in plastic production—into the environment.