Regulatory & Govt. Policy
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Canada injects US$128m into food inspection agency to strengthen food safety system
CANADA – The Government of Canada has announced that it is investing CAD 162.6 million ($128 million) in the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to…
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JBS to increase exports to china following lifting of ban on two JBS meat plants
CHINA – JBS, a Brazilian company that is the world’s largest processor of fresh beef and pork, has announced that China has lifted pandemic-related bans…
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India Tea Traders Association raises concerns over implementation of online auction system
INDIA – The Federation of All India Tea Traders Association (FAITTA), the apex body of tea trade in the country, has raised concerns over the…
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UK’s Wine and Spirit Association releases new guidance for alcoholic drink substitutes
UK – The British Wine and Spirit Trade Association has produced new guidance around the labelling of low and no alcohol drinks which are marketed…
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EU food safety authority approves yellow mealworms as safe for consumption
EUROPE – European citizens might soon have yellow mealworms at their plates following an approval by the European Food Safety Authority declaring the insects safe…