malaysia-halal-expo-2019-puts-focus-on-tokyo-olympics

January 25, 2019 | Malaysia

Malaysia Halal Expo 2019 puts focus on Tokyo Olympics

The exhibition involves the participation of 320 exhibition booths as well as promotion of halal products and services. The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development (MED) is hosting Malaysia Halal Expo 2019…
fda-identifies-pathways-for-hemp-ingredients-in-food-supplements

December 28, 2018 | Dietary Supplements

FDA identifies pathways for hemp ingredients in food & supplements

Commissioner Gottlieb issues statement on 2018 Farm Bill and “cannabis-derived compounds” Within an hour of the signing ceremony for the historic 2018 Farm Bill, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
singapore-to-reduce-sugar-in-pre-packed-beverages

December 6, 2018 | Policy and Regulatory

Singapore to reduce sugar in pre-packed beverages

MOH has carefully reviewed the measures and practices adopted by other countries, and studied their impact in these countries As part of Singapore’s War on Diabetes, the Ministry of Health…
south-korea-to-use-blockchain-for-beef-supply-management

November 22, 2018 | Korea

South Korea to use blockchain for beef supply management

The pilot will be jointly undertaken by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. South Korea has announced a blockchain technology pilot…
tougher-penalties-for-fruit-contamination

September 20, 2018 | Australia

Tougher penalties for fruit contamination

Keeping the priority of Australians safe in mind and to support the farmers whose livelihoods have been put at risk, the government has announced various reforms. Over the past few…
singapore-chicken-distributors-fined-with-s26-9m

September 18, 2018 | Policy and Regulatory

Singapore chicken distributors fined with S$26.9M

This is the highest financial penalty meted out by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) for a single case. 13 fresh chicken distributors which supply more than 90…
queensland-government-offers-a100k-for-strawberry-contamination-information

September 17, 2018 | Australia

Queensland government offers A$100K for Strawberry contamination information

The government of Queensland has offered $100,000 Australian dollars to anyone with information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the strawberry contamination. The strawberry…
hsa-issues-warning-against-new-weight-loss-product

September 14, 2018 | Policy and Regulatory

HSA issues warning against new weight loss product

The ingredients, ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, are typically used as medicines to relieve blocked nose and cough. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has found that the “Ke Le” weight loss product…
pakistan-to-set-up-food-helpline

September 10, 2018 | Policy and Regulatory

Pakistan to set up Food Helpline

The helpline is intended to create massive awareness among people about intake of food. The Punjab Food Authority (PFA), Pakistan has decided to set up a Consultation Food Helpline to…
japan-pitches-jpy-600-m-for-food-assistance-in-gaza

September 7, 2018 | Japan

Japan pitches JPY 600 M for food assistance in Gaza

Food insecurity remains a critical issue in Gaza, and many Palestine refugee families face difficulties in meeting their minimum food needs. The Japanese Ambassador for Palestinian Affairs and Representative of…