Regulatory & Govt. Policy
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FDA issues voluntary sodium reduction guideline, wins lawsuit over its GRAS rule
USA – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has released voluntary sodium reduction guidelines for 163 categories of processed food, including baby food, snacks and foodservice items. According to a statement from the…
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Amendment on allergen labelling takes effect in UK as many food businesses play catchup
UK – UK Food Information Amendment, popularly known as Natasha’s Law has taken effect in the United Kingdom promising an increased level of protection for…
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Alcohol shortage looms in India’s Delhi state as private liquor stores shut down
INDIA – India’s national capital Delhi is facing a possible shortage of alcohol supply shortage after the 260 privately-run liquor shops closed down on September 30.…
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UK competition watchdog puts businesses on notice over greenwashing claims
UK – Businesses in the UK have until the end of the year to ensure their environmental claims comply with the law, otherwise, they risk…
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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…
