Food Safety, Regulatory & Policy

DracoBelle™ Nu sd’s GRAS recognition offers manufacturers a competitive edge in creating collagen-supporting functional foods and beverages without compromising on consumer preferences for premium, clean-label, vegan-friendly products.

The scheme forms part of a four-and-a-half-year project that targets critical value chains including coffee, cocoa, cassava, rice, and fish.

Authorities intercepted thousands of litres of illicit alcohol, preventing significant tax evasion and strengthening Kenya’s fight against illegal brews.

Food safety underpins public health, trust, and trade, making high-performance laboratories essential; the programme will strengthen nine pilot labs in Burkina Faso, Niger, and Senegal.

Previously monitored infections from Campylobacter, Cyclospora, Listeria, Shigella, Vibrio, and Yersinia, in addition to Salmonella and STEC.