Strategic collaboration creates streamlined pathways for halal, organic and speciality certifications as the global halal market drives demand
NSF, a leading global organisation dedicated to protecting human health, and Circle H International, a globally recognised halal certification body, anno...
The Health Star Rating scheme converts detailed nutrition panel information into a simple front-of-pack score ranging from half a star to five stars, enabling consumers to compare products within a category at a glance
Leading public health organisations have called on Australia’s food ministe...
The certification comes at a meaningful time, positioning Tim Hortons as a gathering destination for Iftar meals and Eid celebrations
Tim Hortons Singapore has officially received Halal certification from Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) across all its existing restaurants islandwide, marking...
The brand's "Allergen-Free 100+" transparent list not only avoids the eight common allergens but also proactively excludes over 100 potential allergenic substances
As the number of allergy-prone infants continues to climb globally, providing them with safe, nutritious, and reliable dietary suppo...
Satyajit Hange, Co-founder of Two Brothers Organic Farms
As conversations around food safety evolve in India, the focus is shifting from broad organic claims to measurable, outcome-based verification. Consumers are increasingly asking not just how food is grown, but what ultimately reaches their...
The acquisition of the two companies will see AFNOR International extend its growth in the Australasian and Pacific region
AFNOR International, a division of the certification, training and standards organisation, Afnor Groupe, announced the acquisition of the HACCP Group companies based in Aust...
Algal blooms may become more dangerous even after growth slows, raising new seafood safety concerns
Researchers from Incheon National University have discovered that prolonged nutrient depletion can significantly increase toxin production in harmful marine algae even when growth appears stable. ...
Sutida Ketudut, Director – APAC, NSF
As food retail and food service businesses across the Asia-Pacific scale up and diversify, food safety has moved from a back-end compliance function to a core business priority. Rapid market growth, expanding ready-to-eat offerings, and increasingly complex...
New tiered services empower restaurants and food retailers to strengthen hygiene, compliance and customer trust
NSF, a leading global public health and safety organisation, announced the launch of its Retail Food Safety Audits program throughout the ASEAN region and Australia. The program introd...
Henry Bellette, PhD candidate at La Trobe University
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue to raise global concern due to their persistence in the environment and growing links to human health risks. While laboratory-based testing remains the gold standard for PFAS detection, its h...
The opening marks a strategic milestone for IMCD Germany
IMCD Group, a global leading partner for the distribution and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has comprehensively modernised its Food & Nutrition application laboratory in Germany and has now officially reopened it...
The device is designed to detect per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of more than 15,000 synthetic chemicals used in products such as firefighting foams, food packaging and stain-resistant fabrics
A portable biosensor developed at La Trobe University may all...
The initiative is part of an integrated partnership with Halal Product Development Company, owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and THIQAH
The Saudi Halal Centre, an affiliate of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, has launched a new Halal Mark Track aligned with Environmental, Social, and...
The partnership marks a significant step forward in promoting proactive food safety and environmental monitoring
Hardy Diagnostics, a leading manufacturer and distributor of culture media and diagnostic solutions for microbiology laboratories, announces its strategic partnership with NEMIS Techn...
This certification is an important step forward for the sector and a powerful example of the positive change ASC aims to drive across global aquaculture
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) announced that Humpty Doo Barramundi, based in the Northern Territory, has achieved ASC certification.&nb...
This strategic agreement is an extension of SFDA’s ongoing efforts to expand its regional and international partnerships
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and the Turkish Halal Accreditation Agency (HAK) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation...
The prototype sensor can determine the freshness of a fish in under two minutes
To determine if a fish is fresh, people recommend examining its eyes and gills or giving it a gentle sniff. But a more accurate check for food quality and safety is to look for compounds that form when decomposition ...
Food quality and safety are crucial. However, conventional food-monitoring methods, including ribotyping and polymerase chain reaction, tend to be destructive and lengthy. These shortcomings limit their potential for broad applications. In this regard, surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) sensi...
