Indonesian supplement manufacturers face increased pressure to integrate functional ingredients into everyday formats while navigating strict local regulations…
A multi-year US 'Food is Medicine' programme by Abbott and NACHC targets integrating nutrition into primary healthcare, potentially reshaping consumer health…
Zespri's green kiwifruit has obtained a landmark EU health claim for normal bowel function, marking the first such approval for a fresh fruit and highlighting…
The Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) has released over 100 peer-reviewed reports on botanical adulteration, forcing manufacturers to update…
The proposed shift to mandatory GRAS notification in the US, alongside new dietary guideline scrutiny, presents significant commercial and regulatory hurdles…
Packaging suppliers are accelerating innovation to meet stringent EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) demands, while investing in advanced…
The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas event reveals heightened US regulatory focus on microbiome products and evolving quality mandates from major…
Indonesia's new Nutri-Level system is accelerating product reformulation, compelling manufacturers to balance nutritional improvements with sensory appeal and…
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has released detailed guidance for the market authorisation of Precision Bred Organisms (PBOs) in England, establishing a…
Indonesia's mandatory halal certification and a new 'Live Culture' claim approval for probiotics are driving significant shifts in the country's supplement and…
High pulegone levels in Mentha pulegium necessitate strict formulation warnings and highlight significant hepatotoxic risks, impacting product development and…
Safety data from AHPA highlights severe hepatotoxicity and abortifacient properties of Mentha pulegium, driven by high pulegone concentrations. Manufacturers…
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) states that healthy older adults typically do not require micronutrient supplements, advocating for…
California Natural Color is expanding its Fresno facility to meet surging demand for natural colorants, driven by the US synthetic dye phase-out and…
Australia's TGA has issued specific guidance on naming and labelling for NMN, NAD+, NAD, and NADH products, impacting market access and competition. Brands…
The US FDA's proposal for mandatory GRAS notifications indicates a significant shift in ingredient regulation, coinciding with federal efforts to define…
A new qualitative risk framework developed by ILSI Europe challenges the assumption of inherent safety in dried ingredients, providing a structured approach…
France's ANSES has updated its Human Nutrition Specialised Expert Committee composition, signalling potential shifts in future supplement regulation and safety…
France's ANSES Director-General has delegated signature authority for 'Regulated Products', signaling a potential acceleration in supplement and food additive…
ANSES's Director General has formally delegated signature authority to the General Secretariat, effective 27 August 2026. This move aims to expedite…
ANSES's new delegation of signature powers for its 'Research and Reference' division indicates a strategic move to expedite internal review processes,…
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued 11 Closure Orders and 2 Prohibition Orders in July, targeting serious breaches in food safety legislation.…
European supplement and F&B manufacturers face stricter labelling on GLP-1 related claims than their US counterparts, necessitating reformulation strategies…
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is updating its guidance for importing herbs and spices from third countries, with a significant revision scheduled for 28…
The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) has updated its CBD novel food guidance, clarifying the regulatory status of hemp-derived products and reinforcing…
France's ANSES is recruiting a dedicated analytical chemistry project manager at its Fougères laboratory, signaling intensified scrutiny of supplement…
Ingredion's upcycled carrot fibre, Benicaros SF Pure P, has received EU Novel Food authorisation, enabling commercialisation from 2nd July 2026. This approval…
The EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) mandates significant packaging redesigns and documentation from August 2026, directly impacting…
Germany's BfR advises that healthy older individuals typically do not require micronutrient supplements, as their needs are met through a balanced diet,…
The MHRA's August 2026 Safety Roundup details critical medical device failures and supply chain issues for replacement parts. While specific to medical…
ANSES Director-General has delegated signing authority to key personnel, a move expected to expedite administrative processes for supplement product approvals…
Germany's BfR highlights critical risks of excessive Vitamin D intake in infants, leading to hypervitaminosis, while advising against routine micronutrient…
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) highlights severe risks of Vitamin D hypervitaminosis in infants and advises that healthy elderly…
The European Health Product Manufacturers (EHPM) advocates for a science-based, proportionate approach to the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation…
The MHRA has issued Field Safety Notices for medical devices from 17-21 August 2026, mandating immediate action for brand owners and manufacturers to ensure…
A severe adverse event reported by ANSES highlights the critical need for robust on-pack warnings and clearer dosing instructions for sports nutrition…
The European Commission's initiative for probiotic regulatory consistency and new AI formulation tools present market opportunities, while the UK's uncertain…
NOW's recent testing found 48% of non-legacy Vitamin C gummy brands on Amazon failed potency, with 12 out of 25 tested products containing negligible active…
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has updated its pharmacovigilance guidance, notably confirming a 21 August 2026 revision for…
New EU rules allow astaxanthin use for children as young as three, creating significant market expansion. Concurrently, genetically modified camelina, rich in…
Australian supplement firms navigate stalled CBD market access due to restrictive TGA regulations, while New Zealand's industry reels from a significant…
Supplement brands entering the US wearables and smart packaging market now face dual regulatory oversight from both the FDA and CPSC, alongside an accelerating…
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has identified dietary nitrosamine exposure as a health concern across all EU age groups, indicating potential for…
An EFSA survey reveals 34% of EU consumers exceed recommended intake for high-mercury fish, highlighting a persistent gap in dietary advice awareness. This…
Germany's BfR advocates for binding maximum iodine levels in algae products to mitigate health risks, while simultaneously scrutinising beta-alanine in…
South Korea's government is finalising local food regulations for cell-cultured products, paving the way for commercial approvals and presenting new ingredient…
The European Commission's in-depth antitrust investigation into Mars' Kellanova acquisition signals heightened M&A scrutiny in Europe, with a decision due by…
GNT has filed a US colour additive petition for its safflower concentrate, aligning with the FDA's accelerated approval of natural alternatives as synthetic…
The US FDA targets mandatory GRAS notification, ending the voluntary system, while Japan's functional food market grows 4.1% to JPY 773.5bn despite stricter…
The MHRA proposes statutory fee updates from April 2027, driven by cost recovery and service improvement, impacting product authorisation, scientific advice,…
China's strategic shift towards alternative proteins, driven by presidential directive and dietary shortfalls, signals significant market growth and innovation…
US supplement and food manufacturers face increasing pressure to replace synthetic FD&C dyes with natural alternatives, despite natural colours costing up to…
New research from Peru demonstrates that mandatory front-of-pack (FOP) warning labels compel manufacturers to reformulate products, reducing sugar, sodium, and…
The US FDA has proposed a mandatory notification system for Generally Recognised As Safe (GRAS) ingredients, replacing the voluntary programme, alongside…
A new study reveals that despite recognising clinical relevance, 90.6% of Portuguese healthcare professionals lack specific knowledge regarding herb-drug…
New US dietary guidelines redefine 'processing' terms, impacting product formulation and messaging, while escalating cocoa prices force confectionery brands to…
The UK functional drinks sector is expanding rapidly, driven by consumer wellness demands, but brands face intensified regulatory scrutiny over health claims.…
Online verification reveals that 45% of Chinese online 'fake news' pertains to health, with 16% specifically targeting food safety, directly affecting…
The EU-wide ban on Titanium Dioxide (E171) as a food additive takes full effect on 7 August 2022, mandating immediate reformulation for all supplement…
The FSSAI has issued new labelling directives for coffee-chicory mixtures, alongside several regulatory appointments and updates to testing laboratory…
