On January 29, 2026, EU released Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/189 and Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/196 to revise Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 and Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012. Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/189 amends the use of shellac (E 904) in food for special medical purposes in tablet and coated tablet forms. Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/196 revises the use of carrageenan (E 407), locust bean gum (E 410), guar gum (E 412), gum arabic (acacia gum) (E 414), xanthan gum (E 415), pectins (E 440) and starch sodium octenyl succinate (E 1450).
This article collects EU amendments to Regulations (EC) No 1333/2008 on Food Additives and Regulations (EU) No 231/2012 on Specifications for Food Additives in 2026. In most cases, the Regulations shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of the publication date.
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China's overseas food manufacturer registration, commonly referred to as GACC/CIFER registration, has been in force since 2022 and applies to all foreign food manufacturers exporting to China. The system requires eligible producers to obtain registration prior to export, ensuring compliance with China's food safety and regulatory standards.
A new regulatory framework is set to take effect on June 1, 2026, introducing updated requirements and procedures that will further impact overseas manufacturers.
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