Using ‘recycled packaging materials’ claim must be registered with authorities in South Korea
Earlier this month, South Korea released two new drafts under the Resources Saving and Recycle Promotion Act. Notably...
Introducing new flavours for beers – the power of genetically modified (GM) yeast
Innovation in the beer industry has recently been in the spotlight due to opportunities in flavour creation and raw...
Argentina establishes additional requirements on food contact materials
Are you a food business operator dealing with food contact materials in Argentina? If so, it is important to know that...
Regulations and risks of bamboo in plastic food contact materials: EU and UK
Food businesses have an increased interest in using bamboo as fillers in plastic food contact materials. Such materials...
Deforestation-free commodities regulation enters into force in EU
Combating climate change is at the forefront of business and government agendas worldwide, and on 29 June 2023, the...
UK’s Novel Foods Regulation reviewed to ensure it keeps up with innovation
The UK’s Novel Foods Regulatory Framework was recently reviewed, in a project commissioned by the Food Standards...
Recycled plastics and food contact materials: a regulatory snapshot
Uncertainty surrounding the rules governing the use of recycled plastics in food contact materials (FCMs) risks...
Japan takes a step towards regulation for cultured meat
Cultured meat has gained global attention as a potential solution to address future food shortages and foster a more...
Enhancing sustainability and reducing food waste: A case study in validating open shelf life
Food waste poses a significant challenge to the food industry, resulting in substantial financial losses and adverse...
Proposed EU Regulation on packaging and packaging waste
On 30 November 2022, the European Commission published a new proposal for a Regulation on packaging and packaging...
