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Singapore: Food Regulations (Labelling)
Singapore | 31 01, 2025
On 31 January 2025, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) published the Food (Amendment) Regulations 2025. These amendments revise the existing Food Regulations, incorporating key provisions from relevant Codex Alimentarius standards, including:- Codex General Standard for the Labelling of Prepackaged Foods (CXS 1-1985)- Codex General Guidelines on Claims (CXG 1-1979)- Codex Standard for Foods for Special Dietary Use for Persons Intolerant to Gluten (CXS 118-1979)These amendments provide greater clarity on various aspects of food labelling, including:- Ingredient Declaration: Enhanced clarity on the labelling of ingredients, such as processing aids, water, and carry-over ingredients.- Identification and Origin: Mandatory declaration of an identification number (e.g., lot number, batch number, se...Read more

Thailand: Revised Terms and Conditions for Food Additives
Thailand | 03 02, 2025
On 03 February 2025, the Thailand Food and Drug Administration (FDA) invited comments on the (draft) revised Terms and Conditions for Use of Certain Food Additives [2nd Circular]. The Food Division is reviewing the terms and conditions of use of food...Read more

Thailand: MOPH No. 61 B.E. 2524 regarding Drinking Water in Sealed Containers
Thailand | 28 01, 2025
On 28 January 2025, the Thailand Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the proposed revisions to food standards for drinking water in sealed containers, ice, and beverages in sealed containers.The content of the draft regulations for drinking w...Read more

Malaysia: Food Safety
Malaysia | 04 02, 2025
On 04 February 2025, the Malaysia Food Safety and Quality Division (FSQD) published the Public Report Online Bill 1/2025 [Unofficial English Translation], proposing significant amendments to sevaral f...Read more

India: Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2022
India | 27 01, 2025
On 23 January 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) published a notification amending the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. Fom 01 July 2025, all plastic bags and m...Read more

India: Ultra-Processed Food
India | 31 01, 2025
On 31 January 2025, the Economic Survey for 2024-25 was tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament . The Survey is a report of the state of the Indian economy in the financial year th...Read more
Latest Updates

US Cookware Alliance Files Lawsuit Against Minnesota Control Agency on Sales of Cookware with Intentionally Added PFAS
US | Feb 03, 2025
Following the prohibition for the sale of products with intentionally added PFAS on 01 January 2025, the Cookware Sustainability Alliance (CSA) filed a lawsuit against the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to challenge the ban on the sale of...Read more

Sri Lanka’s Food (Labelling & Advertising) Regulation Enforces New Restrictions on Marketing to Children
Sri Lanka | Jan 01, 2025
On 01 January 2025, Sri Lanka implemented the Food (Labelling & Advertising) Regulations 2022 has came into operation and enforces new restrictions on marketing food and beverages to children. Under the regulation, food and beverage companies are...Read more
EU-Backed CLEVERFOOD Published Factsheet on Plant-based Policies
Europe | Feb 10, 2025
On 10 February 2025, the European Union project CLEVERFOOD produced a factsheet with insights and practical tips for promoting plant-based policies. The factsheet draws on the lessons learned in Denmark where effective strategies have been developed...Read more

New Mexico PFAS Restrictions Cleared Its First Stage
US | Feb 10, 2025
On 10 February 2025, the US New Mexico House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee approved two bills aimed at addressing the growing concern over per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).House Bill 212: This bill focuses on banning t...Read more
EFSA Safety Assessment of N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)alkyl(C8-C18)amines (FCM No 19) and N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)alkyl(C8-C18)amine hydrochlorides (FCM No 20) for Use in Plastic Materials and Articles Intended to Come Into Contact with Food
Europe | Feb 10, 2025
On 10 February 2025, EFSA released an update of the safety assessment regarding the use of N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)alkyl(C8-C18)amines (FCM No 19) and N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)alkyl(C8-C18)amine hydrochlorides (FCM No 20) in plastic materials and articl...Read more

Thailand FDA Provides Advice on Usage of Natural Tea and Tea Containing Additives
Thailand | Feb 10, 2025
On 10 February 2025, the Thailand Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published an article on the use of added colours in tea. Some types allow food colouring to be added in quantities not exceeding the amount specified by law, which is in accordance...Read more
EC Opened Consultation on Beta-Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (beta-NMN) as Novel Food
Europe | Feb 04, 2025
On 04 February 2025, the European Commission (EC) opened consultation on the application for the authorisation of beta-Nicotinamide mononucleotide (beta-NMN) as a novel food. The proposed use is in food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC...Read more

Sri Lanka Ministry of Science and Technology Partnered with Zero Plastics Movement to Address Environmental Challenges
Sri Lanka | Feb 09, 2025
On 09 February 2025, the Sri Lankan Ministry of Science and Technology joined forces with the Zero Plastic Movement, Sri Lanka’s largest environmental initiative. The partnership aims to drive innovation and empower communities in addressing on...Read more