Jul 2024
According to the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU), on 13 May 2024, the Commission issued Regulation (EU) No 2024/1325 authorising the use of vitamin B12 produced by Streptomyces adherens CGMCC 21299 as a feed additive for all animals in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Jul 2024
On April 28, 2024, new revised food labeling standards were published on the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette website, effective April 29, 2024.
Jul 2024
On 29 April 024, the Lithuanian Ministry of Agriculture published draft Regulation No. 24-7598, which proposes to amend Decree No. 3D-225 of 2005 on the quality of cream and cream products, with a feedback period until 14 May 2024, for comments. Key elements include:
May 2024
A team of researchers from the Technical University of Denmark (TUD) has said that natural beetroot pigment can be produced more efficiently in higher concentration and purity using yeast fermentation.
May 2024
11th May is China Obesity Awareness Day. With the public's emphasis on weight management in recent years, low-sugar and sugar-free foods and beverages have risen in popularity, but there is constant controversy on the internet surrounding topics such as whether sweeteners (sugar substitutes) are safe and whether they can help with weight loss. According to research data from the Food and Health Information Exchange Centre, there are still misconceptions about sweeteners among consumers in China.
May 2024
One year ago, DSM and Firmenich completed their merger to form a new company because of their optimism in the Chinese consumer market. Recently, DSM-Fenmayi celebrated the milestone of one year since its launch. “The merger brings not only the expansion of scale, but also the in-depth integration of 100 years of accumulated scientific capabilities and professional experience. The synergistic effect of complementary strengths has now gradually emerged, injecting strong momentum into the company's development.” DSM-Fenmaiyi China President Zhou Tao said.
May 2024
According to the Measures for the Administration of New Varieties of Food Additives and the Provisions for the Declaration and Acceptance of New Varieties of Food Additives, the applications for the new food additive D-Alloxan-3-Differential Isomerase, the new food fortifier 2'-Fucose-based Lactose and Lactose-N-Neotetrasaccharide, and the food fortifier Sodium Ferrous Citrate with an expanded scope of use have passed the technical review by the Expert Review Committee for their safety and technological necessity (details are attached) and are now open for comments.
May 2024
According to Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ), on May 8, 2024, FSANZ issued Notice 289-24, in which it approved Application A1257, an application for permission to amend the requirements relating to the standard for honey products.
Apr 2024
According to the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU), on April 25, 2024, the European Commission issued Regulation (EU) No 2024/1185 renewing the authorization of phosphoric acid (orthophosphoric acid) as a feed additive for all animals in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Mar 2024
On 27 February 2024, the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) released the 2021 Monitoring Report on Sugar Content in Processed Foods.
Mar 2024
On 15 February 2024, the International Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) issued Circular No. CL2024/26-CF on the proposed development of a Code of Practice for the Prevention and Reduction of Cadmium Contamination in Foods, with a feedback period ending on 25 March 2024, which includes the following main elements: