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India’s Food Safety Law: Strong on Paper, Weak in Practice
The Food Safety and Standards Act (FSS Act), 2006 was envisioned as a transformative law…
US FDA Compliance Program Updated for General Food Labelling Regulations
In a strategic move to align with current food labelling regulations and reinforce public health…
FDA Expands Unannounced Inspections at Foreign Manufacturing Facilities
On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a major expansion of unannounced…
FDA Approves Three Natural Food Colors, Phasing Out Petroleum-Based Dyes
In a landmark move supporting cleaner food labelling and public health, the U.S. Food and…
What’s Fueling the Growth of Non-Alcoholic Wines in 2025?
As consumer preferences shift, a growing segment of adults are choosing to reduce or eliminate…
Supreme Court Directs Mandatory Front-of-Pack Labeling on Packaged Foods: For Consumer Health and Industry Practices
In a landmark move, India’s Supreme Court (SC) has mandated that all packaged food companies…
Beyond Compliance: Why Food Safety Needs Competence, Not Just Regulation
A recent article in Food Safety Magazine highlights a critical issue in the food industry—compliance…
Major Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Alfalfa Sprouts Sicken Hundreds in Norway
Norway has had its biggest foodborne outbreak in nearly half a century, with 230 reported…
US FDA Announces Uniform Compliance Date for Food Labeling Regulations
On December 30th, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has set January 1, 2028,…
FSSAI Takes Action: Food Businesses Must Report Expired Food Items
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a new directive requiring…
EU foodborne illness report shows alarming trends, with fatalities at a decade-high
The latest EU One Health Zoonoses Report reveals a concerning rise in foodborne illness cases,…
FSSAI mandates online platforms to deliver food items with at least 45 days of shelf life
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has mandated that online food delivery…