Regulatory & Govt. Policy
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Malaysia bets on new dairy project to reduce reliance on milk imports, create jobs
MALAYSIA – Malaysia’s Johor State Government and the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) have signed a collaboration agreement to develop a new project…
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India to introduce ‘front of package label’ to help consumers make healthier food choices
INDIA – The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced plans to introduce front-of-package (FoP) labeling on packaged foods to help consumers make…
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European insect sector bound for exponential growth following EU decision to greenlight use of insect proteins in poultry and pig feed
EUROPE – The European Union (EU) Commission has adopted the decision to amend the feed ban regulation, allowing the use of processed animal proteins (PAPs) and insects…
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India food regulator FSSAI asks e-commerce companies to end classification of plant-based products as dairy
INDIA – The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed e-commerce platforms to delist plant-based products as dairy milk products in line with a government regulation that non-milk products cannot be…
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UK meat industry turning to prisons in desperate attempt to bridge labor gaps
UK – The UK meat industry is now turning to prisons in the hope of finding enough work force to bridge the current labor gaps…