thailand-introduces-new-sugar-tax

August 1, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

Thailand introduces new sugar tax

Though no tax has been specified yet, it will be based on how much sugar a drink contains. Thailand will phase in a sugar tax over six years in a…
singapore-and-south-australia-collaborate-for-functional-food-innovation

July 26, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

Singapore and South Australia collaborate for functional food innovation

The two organization have signed a MoU to promote business and share understanding. Singapore’s government enterprise body SPRING is joining forces with economic development agency Primary Industries and Regions South…
afgc-launches-a-new-technology-to-track-food-supply

July 21, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

AFGC launches a new technology to track food supply

It is hoped that the technology will allow industry players share consistent and standardized information about food ingredients and finished products. The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has launched…
fda-delays-changes-to-simplify-calorie-labels

June 14, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

FDA delays changes to simplify calorie labels

The planned nutrition label changes include a more prominent display of calories, more realistic serving sizes, labeling Food and Drug Administration has postponed the nutrition label changes intended to make…
food-industry-asia-urges-for-support-for-gda-labeling-among-fb-sector

June 14, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

Food Industry Asia urges for support for GDA labeling among F&B sector

Food Industry Asia (FIA), in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Food Trade and Industry (CIFTI), the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Food Safety…
bi-jingquan-met-us-fda-to-discuss-on-promoting-innovations-under-regulatory-reform

June 7, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

Bi Jingquan met US FDA to discuss on promoting innovations under regulatory reform

Bi Jingquan, Minister of China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA), met with the delegation led by Dr. Theresa Mullin, Director of the Office of Strategic Programs of the Center for…
government-to-operationalize-four-mega-food-parks-for-the-development-of-the-food-processing-sector

May 31, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

Government to operationalize four mega food parks for the development of the food processing sector

The Modi government receives 300 proposals for setting up cold chain projects as the industry is seeking interest in the food processing sector. The government said it is working on…
government-of-canada-launches-food-policy-consultation

May 30, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

Government of Canada launches Food Policy Consultation

Feedback from the consultations will provide the federal government with a better understanding of Canadians’ priorities when it comes to food-related issues. The results will help inform key elements of…
uae-is-imposing-new-taxes

May 30, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

UAE is imposing new taxes

It comes as more and more countries around the world introduce tax on sugary and fizzy drinks. The UAE is introducing new fiscal measures to tax carbonated drinks by 50…
dupont-probiotic-strain-recorded-for-foods-with-function-claims-in-japan

May 29, 2017 | Policy and Regulatory

DuPont Probiotic Strain recorded for Foods with Function Claims in Japan

This further validates the strong scientific evidence DuPont has on the link between digestive health and probiotics. Food products containing Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 from the DuPont Danisco range have recently…