policy & regulation

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UK DRS officially delayed to October 2027, glass remains an “outstanding issue”
26 Apr 2024
--- The UK has announced October 2027 as the new launch date for its Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), putting an end to months of speculation. The scheme will encompass PET bottles, steel and aluminum cans but exclude glass bottles.... Read More
Fresh cow milk and cattle.
Avian influenza spread: WHO gives public health warning as FDA calms food safety concerns
23 Apr 2024
--- The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the ongoing spread of avian influenza poses a “significant public health concern” and urged health authorities, especially in the US, to closely monitor... Read More
A cell-cultured sausage on a bun with some toppings (Image Credit: Meatable).
Meatable leads cultivated meat charge with first legally approved EU tasting
18 Apr 2024
--- Dutch food-tech and cultivated meat pioneer Meatable achieved an industry milestone by hosting the first-ever legally approved cultivated meat tasting in the EU. According to the company, the event marks a crucial step in... Read More
Different types of fresh seafood displayed in a street market.
Blueyou targets environmental and social impacts of seafood with aquatic animal welfare policy
15 Apr 2024
--- Swiss seafood supplier Blueyou has joined forces with animal welfare organization Aquatic Life Institute to unveil an animal welfare policy for sustainable seafood, pegging it a “first” in the sector. The move... Read More
Woman buying dog food in store.
Pet food producers purr over US bill to modernize regulation as feed control officials bite back
15 Apr 2024
--- Dog and cat food manufacturers have welcomed a new federal bill designed to harmonize the regulatory process for product approval across the US, claiming that consistent national standards replacing the current... Read More
European Parliament voting on new rules on honey and breakfast foods.
EU Parliament adopts new food labeling rules to combat honey adulteration
12 Apr 2024
--- New rules greenlighted by European Parliament will address adulterated honey imports from countries outside of the EU by making it obligatory to clearly label the countries of origin. It will also launch a process to create... Read More
Hungarian cattle on livestock carrier.
Livestock carrier crisis: NGOs demand EU takes action to alleviate animal suffering at sea
08 Apr 2024
--- Animal protection groups are urging the EU to halt livestock exports by sea after a new report revealed around half of approved carriers pose a high risk to the welfare of the animals and crew on board and maritime traffic.... Read More
Chickens feeding on farm.
Poultry feed: dsm-firmenich secures EU approval for new enzyme technology
05 Apr 2024
--- Nutrition company dsm-firmenich and its alliance partner Novonesis have received EU regulatory approval for their poultry feed protease, ProAct 360. Following the approval, ProAct 360 will now be available to feed and... Read More
A aerial view of a container port.
UK food prices set to spike amid post-Brexit “common user charge” rule change
05 Apr 2024
--- There are growing concerns over potential price hikes and possible supply shortages for certain products due to the UK government’s decision to levy post-Brexit charges on imports of some key EU food and plant products... Read More
A group of cows are standing in a field.
EU’s “disproportionate funding” for emissions-intensive animal products fuels environmental concerns
03 Apr 2024
--- Recent research indicates that the EU has been disproportionately funding animal farming over plant cultivation through its Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), raising concerns over the encouragement of environmentally... Read More
People are holding wine glasses in a group.
China lifts tariffs on Australian wine as three-year trade freeze comes to an end
02 Apr 2024
--- The Ministry of Commerce of China announced the removal of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imported Australian wines, effective immediately. This decision follows an evaluation of the prevailing market conditions... Read More
EU flag against grey sky.
Nature Restoration Law’s potential collapse exposes flaws in EU decision-making process
29 Mar 2024
--- The EU vote on the Nature Restoration Law has been shelved after several member states withdrew support for the landmark regulation. European Commissioner for the Environment, Virginijus Sinkevičius, warns “the current... Read More
Farming fields in Tuscany, Italy.
That’s the spirit: EU agricultural sector welcomes revised rules on geographical indications
28 Mar 2024
--- The EU Council formally adopted a regulation this week improving the protection of geographical indications (GIs) and other quality schemes for wine, spirits and agricultural products. The European wine and spirits... Read More
Two cups of ice creams are placed together.
US targets ice cream and beverage sectors with record US$6 billion project to cut carbon footprint
27 Mar 2024
--- The Biden administration has unveiled a US$6 billion initiative aimed at decarbonizing America’s industrial sectors, including targeting decarbonization in food production. The initiative is expected to reduce the... Read More
EU flags are flying in the air.
Suspending import duties: EU extends special trade measure for Ukraine but farmers still protest
21 Mar 2024
--- The European Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement to extend trade liberalization measures for Ukraine while adding sensitive agriculture products with import “safeguards” to curb the influx of... Read More
Human face and AI.
EU Parliament approves AI Act: Food manufacturers face smooth transition but consumers left exposed
14 Mar 2024
--- The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of the EU AI Act yesterday, with the groundbreaking regulation expected to enter into force early next year and apply in 2026. The impacts of this new law on food... Read More
Jennifer Hauge at the Animal Legal Defense Fund.
Industrial octopus farming based on unsupported claims, warns Animal Legal Defense Fund
14 Mar 2024
--- Corporate plans to establish an octopus farming industry to satisfy growing global seafood demand are based on unsubstantiated sustainability claims, argues Jennifer Hauge, senior legislative affairs manager at the Animal... Read More
Internal Market Committee rapporteur Andrus Ansip.
EU Green Claims Directive: Parliament backs transparency law but elections could delay enforcement
13 Mar 2024
--- The European Parliament (EP) has voted in favor of the Green Claims Directive (GCD) that seeks to establish a verification and pre-approval system for environmental marketing claims to protect consumers. However, according... Read More
Cartons of eggs are placed one on top of the other.
UK government proposes new F&B labeling standards to protect British farming and boost transparency
13 Mar 2024
--- UK secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs Steve Barclay has proposed to enforce F&B labeling standards that would provide consumers with detailed information about the origin and methods used during... Read More
Sugar cubes are placed next to a bowl of sugar.
UK competition authority raises concerns over sugar supplier acquisition by T&L Sugars Limited and Tereos
12 Mar 2024
--- In a recent development that has stirred the UK’s sugar industry, concerns have emerged regarding potential price hikes following a proposed acquisition by T&L Sugars Limited (TLS), the company behind the Tate... Read More
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