GSO Issues a Draft Standard for Sun Protection Test Met…
In June 2022, The GSO issued a new draft standard for Cosmetics — Sun protection test methods — Percentage of water resistance GSO 12/DS…
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Peru Published Draft Guide on the Front-of-pack Labelli…
On 9 May 2022, the National Quality Institute (INACAL) opened a public consultation on the draft Peruvian Guideline PGP 110:2022. Guidance o…
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Taiwan FDA Proposed a Draft Amendment to the Labelling …
On May 31st, 2022, Taiwan FDA proposed a draft amendment to the labelling for health foods. Below is a summary of the amendments: Article 1:…
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SFA Launches the Singapore Food Statistics 2021
Singapore Food Agency (SFA) launched its inaugural Singapore Food Statistics (SgFS) 2021 covering data from 2019-2021. The SgFS serves as a …
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Taiwan Published Draft Amendment to the GM Food Safety …
On May 31st, 2022, Taiwan FDA proposed a draft amendment to the Genetically Modified Food Safety Assessment Methods. Below is a summary of t…
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NHC Solicited Opinions on the 2022 National Food Safety…
On May 31st, 2022, the NHC solicited opinions on the 2022 National Food Safety Standards Project Plan (Draft for Comments). These standards …
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Update to The UK’s Cosmetic Regulations
The UK Government is intending to update the technical annexes to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on Cosmetic Products. These changes entail ei…
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EU Published Scientific Opinion on 4-Methylbenzylidene …
On 10 May 2022, The European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published their final conclusion on the safety of…
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FDA Issues Guidance for Industry: Infant Formula Enforc…
A voluntary recall and facility shutdown conducted by the main Infant formula manufacturer in the US has created supply disruption on alread…
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Japan Established Voluntary Government Standards for Ve…
On May 12, 2022, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery (MAFF) announced a draft JAS (Japan Agricultural Standard) for ‘Pro…
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