Food Safety, Regulatory & Policy
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India greenlights US pork imports in exchange for greater access to US fresh produce market
INDIA – India has ended a long-standing trade barrier on US agricultural trade and has agreed to allow US pork imports to enter the country. The recent…
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Nestle Ghana recalls coagulated evaporated milk batches, FDA ascertains no food safety issues
GHANA – Nestle Ghana has recalled batches of its evaporated milk under the Ideal Milk product and Carnation Tea Creamer brand on basis of quality…
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Ireland introduces minimum unit pricing on alcohol to regulate consumption
IRELAND – Ireland has introduced a minimum unit pricing on alcohol that aims to regulate the amount of alcohol that people within its borders drink. Minimum unit…
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US government to invest US$1B in supporting expansion of meat processing capacity
USA – The US government has pledged to invest approximately US$1 billion to expand independent meat processing capacity in the North American country. The…
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Indonesia seeks to tighten import controls for processed food imports to enhance safety
INDONESIA – Imported processed foods will be subject to greater scrutiny before they are allowed into the Indonesian market once the new version of the…