policy & regulation

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NPA slams FDA commissioner for “antiquated views” on supplement industry
17 Sep 2024
--- The US Natural Products Association (NPA) criticizes the mischaracterization of the dietary supplement market in the testimony Jim Jones, the FDA’s deputy commissioner, recently gave to the House Subcommittee on... Read More
Botanical experts analyzing data on ashwagandha.
“Excellent safety record”: Addressing ashwagandha health concerns with supporting research
27 Aug 2024
--- Botanical experts underscore that a decent amount of data exists to address most of the growing safety concerns of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) among European food safety authorities, over the botanical’s purported... Read More
Woman checking safety status of ashwagandha supplements on her phone.
Regulatory update: Spotlight on international authorities’ response to ashwagandha safety concerns
23 Aug 2024
--- There is increased scrutiny over ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) among national food safety agencies in the EU and UK due to safety concerns associated with the botanical used for several thousand years in traditional... Read More
Burger and fries.
UK advertising watchdog cracks down on Just Eat junk food ad for targeting under-16s
21 Aug 2024
--- The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned an advertisement by the food delivery company Just Eat, featuring a McDonald’s burger. The regulatory authority rules that the paid Facebook ad failed to... Read More
A cute baby smiling in a window.
Morinaga Milk to boost Chinese children’s health with NHC-approved probiotic
09 Aug 2024
--- China’s National Health Commission (NHC) reveals it has approved Morinaga Milk’s proprietary probiotic Bifidobacterium infantis M-63 as a new food ingredient for use in infant and children foods for those under... Read More
Dog eating food from bowl.
Cult Food Science subsidiary submits trial design for cultured meat in pet food to FDA
09 Aug 2024
--- Further Foods, a subsidiary of cell-based meat firm Cult Food Science, has submitted a trial design for lab-grown chicken in pet food to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company anticipates a response from the... Read More
An infant drinking from a bottle.
Innovative infant nutrition: Kyowa Hakko’s 2’-FL HMO clears EU regulatory hurdles
08 Aug 2024
--- Kyowa Hakko Bio’s 2’-Fucosyllactose (2’-FL) human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) receives approval as a novel food ingredient by the EU’s European Commission (EC). The Kirin Holdings Company subsidiary... Read More
A farmer.
UK Government announces deal to restore farmer confidence and boost food security
02 Aug 2024
--- The UK government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has unveiled a plan for farmers to stabilize the farming sector and strengthen food security in the region. The announcement comes amid new... Read More
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Arla Foods Ingredients obtains FDA approval for whey protein hydrolysates in infant formula
12 Jul 2024
--- The US FDA confirms that four whey protein hydrolysates of Arla Foods Ingredients are permitted for early-life nutrition. The company’s Peptigen and Lacprodan ingredients support allergy management and gut comfort. The... Read More
Bottle of CBD oil
Inaccurate labeling of Portuguese cannabis products highlights improved traceability requirements
09 Jul 2024
--- A study in Molecules uncovers “significant labeling discrepancies” between the labeled cannabinoid content and the actual composition of cannabis-based products sold in Portugal. The findings underscore a... Read More
Sugar pouring out of a can of soda.
Sugar showdown: Australia weighs tax on sweetened beverages to fight diabetes
05 Jul 2024
--- An Australian parliamentary committee report on the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the country requests that the government implement several reforms to curb non-communicable diseases’ (NCDs) effects on Australian... Read More
Supermarket with Active Health drink sign
Functional F&B: Bioiberica’s Collavant n2 collagen achieves GRAS status
03 Jul 2024
--- Bioiberica has obtained self-determined generally recognized as safe (GRAS) status in the US for its Collavant n2 native (undenatured) type II collagen for joint health, which can now be used in US functional food and... Read More
People shopping at the market
African Union and research institute draft food safety guidelines for informal markets
14 Jun 2024
--- The African Union (AU) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) are collaborating to produce the first framework for the informal food sector and address its food safety challenges. The engagements will be... Read More
Nutrition label with person pointing to protein and sugar content.
Experts call for expansion of UK soft drink levy to reduce sugar intake
03 Jun 2024
--- Based on the success of the UK’s soft drinks industry levy, researchers recommend applying a mandatory sugar levy to a broader range of products contributing to sugar intake. The experts suggest increasing the levy and... Read More
EU grain farms.
EU imposes higher import duties on Russian and Belarusian grain with new regulation
31 May 2024
--- The EU has greenlit a regulation to levy higher import duties on grain products from Russia and Belarus. The tariffs will take effect July 1 and affect cereals, oilseeds and derived products from the two countries. The... Read More
A man in a black tshirt drinking a protein shake.
EFSA finds “no safety concern” in naringenin food flavoring with respect to genotoxicity
30 May 2024
--- The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has given the nod for the use of naringenin extract as a flavoring substance in foods based on Spain-based ingredient formulator HealthTech Bioactives’ (HTBA) scientific... Read More
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CSPI files FDA complaint for failing to protect consumers from opiate-contaminated poppy seeds
10 May 2024
--- The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is suing the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accusing the agency of failing to act on a 2021 regulatory petition asking the FDA to protect consumers from poppy seeds... Read More
EU member states flags flying in front of the EU Headquarters.
EUCO poised to enforce revised “breakfast directives” labeling laws to combat food fraud
30 Apr 2024
--- The European Council (EUCO) unveils its revised “breakfast directives,” which place stricter rules on the labeling and composition of fruit juices, fruit jams, honey and dehydrated milk used for and in... Read More
Woman buying dog food in store.
Pet food producers purr over US bill to modernize regulation as feed control officials bite back
15 Apr 2024
--- Dog and cat food manufacturers have welcomed a new federal bill designed to harmonize the regulatory process for product approval across the US, claiming that consistent national standards replacing the current... Read More
European Parliament voting on new rules on honey and breakfast foods.
EU Parliament adopts new food labeling rules to combat honey adulteration
12 Apr 2024
--- New rules greenlighted by European Parliament will address adulterated honey imports from countries outside of the EU by making it obligatory to clearly label the countries of origin. It will also launch a process to create... Read More
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