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PFAS remain concerning, says EU report – but will action follow?

PFAS remain concerning, says EU report – but will action follow?

4 Nov 2024

Harmful PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, and their impact on public health remains a key issue, according to the landmark EU Draghi Report.

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Africa balances policy needs with food processing growth

Africa balances policy needs with food processing growth

1 Nov 2024

Opportunities ramp up in the continent’s food processing industry, yet a lack of policy progression threatens to stall progress.

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EUDR delay: Palm-oil producing countries react

EUDR delay: Palm-oil producing countries react

29 Oct 2024

With the European Council backing a 12-month extension of the EUDR, leading palm oil-producing countries Malaysia and Indonesia are pushing for recommendations and practical guidance.

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China introduces new safety requirements

China introduces new safety requirements

21 Oct 2024

A National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment policy welcomes new application rules for food ingredients from genetically modified microorganisms.

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EU Parliament blocks Commission plans to allow banned pesticide presence in foods

EU Parliament blocks Commission plans to allow banned pesticide presence in foods

17 Oct 2024

The European Parliament has blocked a proposal by the European Commission that would have permitted the presence of banned pesticide residue in a range of imported food products.

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Toxic Free Food Act: US to close GRAS loophole

Toxic Free Food Act: US to close GRAS loophole

16 Oct 2024

Amid scientific, industry, and Congress backing, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will create an assessment system for food chemicals under the Toxic Free Food Act to prevent food chemicals being commercialised without safety checks.

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Does India’s food advertising landscape need an overhaul?

Does India’s food advertising landscape need an overhaul?

16 Oct 2024

Nutrition Advocacy in Public Interest (NAPi) releases a new report on perceived tactics used in India’s food sector to promote HFSS and UPF products.

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Top EU court rules that using ‘meaty’ names for plant-based products is lawful

Top EU court rules that using ‘meaty’ names for plant-based products is lawful

11 Oct 2024

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) rules against banning meat terminology on plant-based products.

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European Commission proposes one-year delay to EUDR deforestation regulation

European Commission proposes one-year delay to EUDR deforestation regulation

7 Oct 2024

The European Commission has proposed a 12-month extension for the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which – if approved – would push back the deadline by one year.

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UK to ban junk food TV advertisements before 9pm

UK to ban junk food TV advertisements before 9pm

4 Oct 2024

In a bid to reduce childhood obesity, the UK government has introduced a policy, coming into effect on 1 October 2025, banning junk food advertising on television before the 9pm watershed.

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New environmental food scoring standards emerge

New environmental food scoring standards emerge

30 Sep 2024

EIT Food and Foundation Earth collaborate to launch environmental food scoring for products entering the global supply chain.

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Africa progresses with food transformation strategy

Africa progresses with food transformation strategy

19 Sep 2024

Large-scale efforts are underway to drastically change the African food sector with a $61 billion (€55 bn) set of proposed transformation plans to be implemented across forty countries. Yet there are concerns that this initiative severely jeopardises s...

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