Policy and Regulatory Archives - Page 32 of 47

January 1, 2024 | Policy and Regulatory

Vietnam and IRRI sign a MoU to enhance research in rice cultivation

The Memorandum of Understanding aims to strengthen and further promote collaboration in research, development, capacity building, and dissemination of innovative rice technologies Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development signed…

December 26, 2023 | Food

New Zealand Food Safety recalls mince pies due to metal concerns

This recall affects 2 batches of mince pies sold at Woolworths, Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice stores nationwide New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Woolworths in its recall of its Summer…

December 21, 2023 | New Zealand

New Zealand Food Safety issues shellfish biotoxin alert

Affected shellfish include bivalve shellfish such as mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles and scallops, as well as pūpū (cat’s eyes), Cook’s turban, and kina (sea urchin) New Zealand Food…

December 19, 2023 | Australia

Australian fisheries and aquaculture thrive in 2022

In 2021-22, Australians consumed around 350,000 tonnes of seafood in 2021-22, equivalent to 13.8 kilograms per person Aquaculture has had another successful year within the Australian seafood industry, according to…

December 18, 2023 | Australia

FSANZ requests feedback on allowing use of cultured quail as novel food

The application is from Vow Group Pty Ltd which is seeking approval to allow the use of cultured quail cells originating from quail as an ingredient in food products Food…

December 11, 2023 | Policy and Regulatory

FAO launches global roadmap process to eradicate hunger within 1.5°C limits

The roadmap envisions transforming agrifood systems from a net emitter to a carbon sink The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) initiated the process for the development of a groundbreaking global…

December 8, 2023 | Food

ADAFSA launches food loss and waste reduction strategy

The strategy is aligned with the UAE National Food Loss and Waste Initiative, ne’ma Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has launched an integrated strategy to reduce food loss…

December 7, 2023 | Australia

Australia releases report for inquiry into food security

The Committee has made 35 recommendations to address food security in Australia The Australian Parliament’s Agriculture Committee has released its report for its inquiry into food security in Australia. The inquiry examined ways…

December 5, 2023 | Australia

Australian eggs transition to NEXDOC

The new web-based export document management system, to generate export certification As part of the department’s focus on modernising its export services, Australian exporters of egg products will be able…

December 4, 2023 | Food

SFA and ICA seize illegally imported vegetables and fruits from Malaysia

About 1.1 tonnes of undeclared and under-declared produce, including bayam, kailan, caixin, mango, pineapple, xiao baicai, Japanese cucumber, and brinjal, were seized from two importers Singapore Food Agency (SFA) seized…

Technology

Barry Callebaut Opens Global Innovation Centre in Singapore

Feb 11, 2026 | Company News

Blueberries Built for Export, Consistency and Premium Programs

Feb 09, 2026 | Food

Australia Approves Commercial Release of GM Purple Tomato

Feb 06, 2026 | Australia

Food Testing

AFNOR International Eyes Global Food Safety Growth with HACCP Group Takeover

Feb 04, 2026 | Australia

Incheon National University researchers uncover hidden toxin risks during nutrient-starved algal blooms

Feb 02, 2026 | Food Safety and Testing

How audit-led approaches are reinforcing trust in retail food safety