Food Safety, Regulatory & Policy
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Italy withdraws from EU process plan to ban cultivated-meat sales
ITALY – The Italian government has decided to withdraw from the European Union’s scrutiny process regarding its proposal to ban the sale of cultivated meat…
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Law enforcement agencies step up efforts to combat counterfeit alcohol in Kenya
KENYA – In a joint operation carried out by detectives from the Economic Crimes Unit and officials from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), a shipment…
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China extends approval of HMOs for use in infant formula
CHINA – China has officially approved the use of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in infant formula with two multinational corporations, IFF and DSM-Firmenich, along with…
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KEBS introduces 416 new standards to in pursuit of global excellence in safety, quality, and innovation
KENYA – The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) unveiled 416 new standards on the occasion of the 2023 World Standards Day, focusing on crucial sectors such as…
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Esther Ngari takes helm at Kenya Bureau of Standards as Managing Director
KENYA – Esther Ngari has been appointed as the Managing Director for the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) after serving in an acting capacity since May 2023.…