Regulatory & Govt. Policy
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Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology releases a group standard for Plant-based Food
CHINA – The Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST)has released a draft group standard for the Plant-based food sector. The new standard provides…
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Saudi Arabia privatizes barley imports and distribution business
SAUDI ARABIA – The Saudi Arabian government has complemented the full privatization of barley imports and distribution business in line with its November 2020 decree.…
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European Union allows commercialization of dried yellow mealworm
EUROPE – The European Union has approved the commercialization of of dried yellow mealworm and derived products across in its market following a novel food…
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India’s food safety authority issues SOPs for licensing and registration of fortified food products
INDIA – The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued provisions for licensing and registration of fortified food products in its Food…
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Kenya adopts new standards to govern fast-growing food additives market
KENYA – Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), the government standards agency has approved five new standards aimed to boost the safety and quality of food…