"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…