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Plant-Based Products in the Food Industry: Regulatory Perspectives on Health and Labeling
By Gul Basak Kiroglu, Regulatory Trends Product Manager Subscribe to Reports & Digests for monthly updates on regulatory changes, news and scientific opinions. In recent years, protein has become a […]
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The Key Point of the New EFSA Novel Food Guidance
Novel foods in Europe are defined as any ingredients that had no significant consumption as a food or food ingredient in the European Union before May 15, 1997. Entering the […]
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Food Fraud & Food Safety Spotlight: 2024
Food fraud and food safety continued to be pressing challenges in 2024, with both issues seeing increases in incidents compared to the previous year. Reports indicate almost a 10% increase […]
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U.S. FDA Issues Allergen Guidance Update
Last month the U.S. FDA published a final version of an allergen guidance entitled “Questions and Answers Regarding Food Allergens, Including the Food Allergen Labeling Requirements of the Federal Food, […]
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A Closer Look at Global Pesticide Residue Incidents in 2024
According to data gathered from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) portal, there was a 5.8% increase in reported pesticide residue incidents in 2024 compared to 2023, […]
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Health & Natural Foods: Macro Trends for Product Development
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The U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau Considers New Labeling Requirements for Alcoholic Beverages
Unlike other foods and beverages whose labels are regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration (U. S. FDA), the labeling of alcoholic beverages is regulated by the Alcohol […]
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U.S. Surgeon General Urges Cancer Warnings for Alcoholic Drinks
Earlier this month, Dr. Vivek Murthy, the United States Surgeon General, released an advisory report warning that alcohol consumption can cause cancer. The report cites a growing number of studies […]
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Navigating Regulatory Mandates for Healthier Diets: Opportunities and Challenges for Food Companies
Food and beverage companies worldwide face increasing pressure to help address the alarming rates of chronic illnesses caused by unhealthy diets. Global regulators are using methods such increased labeling, taxation, […]