Food Safety, Regulatory & Policy
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Orthodox Union approves Kosher Certification for cultivated chicken
USA – Orthodox Union (OU), the world’s largest kosher certification agency, has granted kosher certification to Super Meat’s chicken cell line, affirming its compliance with…
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Namra bans whisky, food imports from Angola over health regulation concerns
NAMIBIA – In a move aimed at safeguarding public health, the Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) has imposed a ban on the importation of several food…
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France revisits plan to ban animal-related labels for plant-based foods
FRANCE – In a recent turn of events, France is revisiting its controversial plan to prohibit the use of animal-derived names for plant-based foods, such…
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FDA updates seafood naming guidelines for clarity, compliance
USA – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently updated its guidelines on seafood naming to enhance clarity and compliance. These updates are…
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Meatco assumes management of Rundu Abattoir, boosting livestock market in Northern Namibia
NAMIBIA – In a significant development aimed at bolstering the livestock market in Namibia’s northern communal areas (NCAs), the government has handed over the management…