Regulatory & Govt. Policy
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US Food Industry targeted in new law against anti-competitive practices
US — The Biden administration has enacted a new executive order aimed at cracking down on anti-competitive practices in major sector sectors of the economy including agriculture, healthcare, and…
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UK issues stringent regulations for junk food marketing to curb rise of unhealthy eating habits
UK – The government of the United Kingdom has banned late-night advertising of junk food in an effort to promote a healthy society. The law is the…
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India’s advertising watchdog partners food safety authority to fight misleading claims in foods & beverages ads
INDIA – The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) have partnered to bolster the fight against misleading claims…
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5-year truce on aircraft dispute hands temporary relief to European dairy industry
EUROPE – A recently announced five-year truce in a long-running trade dispute over subsidies for Boeing and Airbus has brought relief to Europe’s dairy industry…
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Susan Jebb appointed chair of UK Food Standards Agency
UK – Professor Susan Jebb, one of the UK’s leading scientists has been confirmed as the new chair of the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA)…