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China Consults on 28 National Food Safety Standards and Amendment Sheets, Involving Dairy Products On May 14, 2025, the National Health Commission (NHC) announced a public consultation on 28 national food safety standards and amendment sheets. These include one microbiological testing standards, two food product standards, twenty-four physical and chemical testing standards, and one standard for toxicological evaluation procedures and methods. Any comments can be submitted before June 14, 2026 via the online system

May 15, 2025

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FDA Launches Comprehensive Infant Formula Nutrient Review On May 13, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a major step forward in "Operation Stork Speed". The initiative, launched in March 2025, aims to strengthen the safety and nutritional quality of infant formula. As part of this effort, the FDA issued a Request for Information (RFI) to evaluate whether the existing nutrient requirements for infant formula remain scientifically up to date.

May 15, 2025

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[Updated] Australia’s Newly Revised MRLs in 2025: Australia Amends MRL Standard On May 13, 2025, APVMA issued Gazette No 10, announcing the amendment to the MRL standard, which takes effect on the date of publication.

May 14, 2025

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U.S. FDA Approves Three New Natural Color Additives for Food Use On May 9, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of three new color additive petitions, representing a significant move toward increasing the availability of natural alternatives to synthetic dyes. The approved additives are galdieria extract blue, butterfly pea flower extract, and calcium phosphate, with details as follows:

May 13, 2025

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[Updated] China Novel Food Raw Materials Updates in 2025: CFSA Consulted on Two Food Raw Materials On May 9, 2025, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) consulted on two novel food raw materials, including Camelina seed oil and Elderberry anthocyanins. Any comments can be submitted to xspyl@cfsa.net.cn before June 8, 2025.

May 13, 2025

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Malaysia Launches Electronic Halal Certificates On May 8, 2025, the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) announced the implementation of the Malaysian Halal Certification Certificate (SPHM) electronically (e-Cert), effective from May 5, 2025. This move aligns with the national Public Service Digitalization agenda, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of government service delivery.

May 09, 2025

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China State Council Launches Comprehensive Plan to Curb Food Additive Abuse On May 6, 2025, the Food Safety Commission of the State Council, in collaboration with five other major competent authorities, officially released the Comprehensive Governance Plan for Food Additive Abuse. The plan aims to enhance regulation across the entire food chain, from agricultural production to dining tables, by addressing risks related to the misuse of food additives, strengthening legal enforcement, and reinforcing public health protection.

May 09, 2025

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Taiwan Amends Food Additives Regulation On May 7, 2025, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration finalized amendments to Appendix 1 of the Standards for Specification, Scope, Application and Limitation of Food Additives.

May 08, 2025

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Thailand Updates Labeling Requirements for Certain Processed Foods Thailand released MOPH Notification No. 456 B.E. 2568 (2025) Re: Labeling of Certain Processed Foods. The new requirements—which apply to seven food product categories—took effect on May 3, 2025. Existing labels may remain in use for up to two years from that date. The new updated labeling rules apply to seven food categories, including brown rice flour, jelly, sauce, bread, gum and candy, ready-to-eat foods, and meat products.

May 08, 2025

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[Updated] China Food Additives Updates in 2025: NHC Approved Six New Food Additives On May 7, 2025, China National Health Commission (NHC) approved six new food additives. This approval list includes two enzyme preparations, one food additive with expanded usage scope, one processing aid with expanded usage scope, one food nutritional fortification substance with expanded usage scope and one food additive with added quality specification requirements.

May 08, 2025

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