Policy and Regulatory Archives - Page 16 of 46

February 21, 2025 | Packaging

Singapore to implement beverage container return scheme from April 2026

Under this scheme, consumers will pay a 10-cent refundable deposit when purchasing pre-packaged beverages in plastic or metal containers ranging from 150 millilitres to 3 litres In a major step…

February 11, 2025 | Europe

UK’s food resilience report emphasises urgent need to reassess crisis policies

The NPC’s comprehensive report concludes that significant changes are required to ensure the UK’s food policy is adequately prepared The National Preparedness Commission (NPC) has issued an urgent warning regarding…

February 10, 2025 | Australia

FSANZ releases updated food standards code for improved accessibility

This update, created based on stakeholder feedback aims to enhance accessibility to the Code A newly compiled version of the Food Standards Code has been released, bringing together all 80…

February 7, 2025 | Ingredients

Food Safety fines New Zealand Sugar Company for importing and selling sugar products contaminated with lead

In November and December 2021, the company recalled thousands of packs of sugar products because of potential low-level lead contamination New Zealand Sugar Company, trading as Chelsea Sugar, has been…

February 7, 2025 | Cultured Meat

Singapore’s Food Safety bill paves way for commercialisation novel food

The FSSB 2024 focuses on ‘defined foods,’ which include lab-grown meat, precision-fermented products, and insect-based foods Singapore has taken a groundbreaking step in food innovation with the introduction of the…

February 4, 2025 | Europe

EU approves Water lentils for consumption and production

The tiny green plants that float – and rapidly multiply – in stagnant water Water lentils, a protein-rich and sustainably cultivated plant have now been officially approved as a vegetable…

January 17, 2025 | Food

DCT Abu Dhabi partners with ne’ma to reduce food waste

The national food loss and waste initiative is at the core of the UAE’s efforts to ensure food security and address climate change The Department of Culture and Tourism –…

January 16, 2025 | Food

Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority reports on advancements in food strategy

The plan aims to strengthen food safety measures to protect public health, foster the growth of Egypt’s food and agriculture production sectors Egyptian Prime Minister Dr Mostafa Madbouly recently met…

January 13, 2025 | Australia

Australian seafood to make impact in Chinese market

South Australian Southern Rock Lobster fisheries remain the state’s most valuable wild catch fishery with exports valued at $40 million in the year to October 2024 South Australia’s Southern Rock…

January 13, 2025 | Food

From tradition to transformation South Korea bans dog meat by 2027

To aid the transition, the government has set aside 100 billion won ($75 million) in incentives for farmers, breeders, and restaurants South Korea marked a historic milestone by deciding to…

Technology

TAGAT Foodtech launches integrated digital ecosystem for animal protein supply chain

Jan 20, 2026 | Company News

Bolton opens Bolton Food Research & Innovation Center to advance innovation in seafood sector

Jan 20, 2026 | Company News

FAO sets out three-year emergency and early recovery plan for Ukraine’s agrifood sector

Jan 19, 2026 | Europe

Food Testing

NSF launches retail food safety audit program in ASEAN and Australia

Jan 19, 2026 | Australia

Bringing PFAS testing to the point of need

Jan 16, 2026 | Australia

IMCD opens a Food & Nutrition Laboratory in Cologne

Jan 08, 2026 | Company News

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CIMG’s Huo Mao Baijiu recognised for medicinal food homology innovation

Jan 21, 2026 | Awards

Whirlwined introduces non-alcoholic, hemp-derived Delta-9 THC-infused wine

Jan 21, 2026 | Beverages

Top Wealth Group to acquire Airentity International in $125 Mn wine trading deal