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On 30 January 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and four other EU agencies published a report highlighting the risks associated with the use of azole fungicides, in particular their role in promoting resistance in Aspergillus fungi. The find

The Administración Nacional de Medicamentos, Alimentos y Tecnología Médica (ANMAT) has issued Disposition 537/2025, introducing modifications to the regulatory framework for food imports and exports in Argentina. The new measures aim to streamline

The European Union (EU) has decided not to renew the approval of the herbicide metribuzin due to concerns about its possible risks to human health and the environment. The decision comes after the European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) study, which

On February 6, 2025, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) released for public consultation a draft of the revised specifications for Lactic Acid, Food Grade (First Revision of IS 9971). The draft, which aims to enhance the safety and quality standard

The Common Market Group (GMC) of MERCOSUR has approved Resolution No. 28/24, which modifies Resolution No. 02/12, updating the Technical Regulation on the Positive List of Monomers, Other Starting Substances, and Polymers Authorized for the Manufactu

On 5 February 2025, Malaysia notified the World Trade Organization of an amendment to the Food Regulations 1985 to enforce stringent food safety protocols for imported food. This amendment is in line with existing national hygiene regulations (Malays

On 20 March 2025, the United Kingdom notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft regulation proposing to update the maximum levels for certain contaminants and pesticide residues in food. The measure aims to better protect public health an

On March 18, 2025, the South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a proposed amendment to the Enforcement Rule of the Special Act on Imported Food Safety Control.   The purpose of the amen

 On 4 March 2025, the Vietnam Food Administration (VFA) published a summary of urgent issues to be addressed in a forthcoming amendment to Decree 15/2018/ND-CP. The proposed amendments aim to streamline administrative procedures, delegate responsibi

On 16 April 2025, seven Gulf countries (United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen) submitted a joint addendum to the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding their draft Technical Regulation on maximum limits for pes

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced significant amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2025 to allow the use of specific categories of recycled plastics in food packaging. The amendmen

On May 19, 2025, South Korea notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of proposed amendments to the “Special Act on Imported Food Safety Control” aimed at strengthening consumer safety by regulating the use of recycled materials in imported fo

On 28 May 2025, Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) released updated guidelines relating to Food-Contact Materials (FCMs) under the Food Sanitation Act. The CAA published the guidelines on its official portal. This time, the CAA has revised the p