Regulatory & Govt. Policy
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Kenya Bureau of Standards trials automated management system
KENYA – The Kenya Bureau of Standards Certification Body (KEBS CB) is in the process of rolling out an automated system to manage the certification…
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SA plant-based food producers breath sigh of relief following cessation of ban
SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa based food awareness organisation ProVeg South Africa, the local branch of ProVeg International, and several of its stakeholders in the…
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Italy bans Nutri-Score, claims labelling system could be construed as misleading
ITALY – The Nutri-Score, also known as the 5-Colour Nutrition label or 5-CNL, has received another blow in Europe with Italian authorities banning its in…
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KEBS Standards Director Esther Ngari appointed as acting Managing Director
KENYA – Esther Ngari has been appointed to steer the country’s standards watchdog, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) as its Managing Director, following a…
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Identity crisis for plant-based foods in South Africa as government bans use of meat-like terms
SOUTH AFRICA – The plant-based food category has showcased fast growth over the years, edging out a substantial market share for itself. However, questions have…