EU Revises Requirements of Galacto-Oligosaccharide as N…
On 4 June 2021, the European Commission issued Regulation (EU) No. 2021/900, changing the conditions of use of the novel food ‘galacto-oli…
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Bamboo in Plastic Are Not Allowed as Food Packaging Mat…
On 21 May 2021, Food Safety Authority of Ireland highlighted that plastic as a food contact material is not permitted to contain substances …
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Australia Seeks Comments on Electrolyte Drinks
FSANZ opens public consultation on draft standard amendments on Electrolyte Drinks and permitted health claims for these products. Key amend…
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Revision of ‘Food Labeling Standards’ Open …
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of South Korea has issued draft revisions of the ‘Food Labeling Standards’. Deadline…
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Chile to Ban Single-use Plastics
Chilean legislature have passed a comprehensive single-use and recycled plastics regulation. This new law will ban all single-use styrofoam …
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Submit Your Comments On Four Thailand Food-Contact Regu…
The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of four draft food contact regulations. The deadl…
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Update on Use of Certain Sweeteners in Israel
Israel defined a new food additives category: flavored sunflower seed dedicated to direct-to-consumer sales. In this category, the following…
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Date Marking Guideline Part Two Been Published by EFSA
On 22 April 2021, EFSA published Part 2 of its guidance on date marking and related food information. This was adopted on 10 March 2021 by E…
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US Rep. DeLauro to Introduce Excise Tax on Sugary Drink…
US House of Representative member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) announced that she would introduce the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax (SWEET) Act that …
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New Mandatory Labelling Regulation for Alcoholic Bevera…
The Japanese Government makes moves to tackle alcohol addiction within its population by now requiring mandatory information to be labelled …
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