Food Safety, Regulatory & Policy
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South Africa’s newly launched herbal tea brand Bospresso gains Rainforest Alliance certification
SOUTH AFRICA – South African beverage firm, BOS Brands, has launched a Rooibos espresso dubbed Bospresso. Rooibos also known as bush tea or red tea,…
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Federal regulations critical in ensuring safety of CBD products – Consumer Brands
USA – The Consumer Brands Association has renewed its call for urgent government action on cannabidiol (CBD) regulation, asserting that federal engagement is critical to ensuring consumer safety. The call…
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Ghana suspends importation of poultry from neighboring countries following bird-flu outbreak
GHANA – Ghana is on high alert following reported cases of spread of the highly pathogenic Avian Influenza in the country, that could affect about…
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Philippines bans use of trans fat to control spread of non-communicable diseases
PHILIPPINES – The Philippines government is stepping up efforts to protect its people from non-communicable diseases with a new order against the production of industrial…
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USDA to invest US$500m in enhancing resiliency, competitiveness in US meat industry
US – The United States Department of Agriculture is committing more than US$500 million to expand meat and poultry processing capacity, as part of efforts to increase competition…