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UK Streamlines Rules for Importing Organic Food Products
The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has updated its guidance on importing organic food, feed, and seed.
New HACCP Model Published to Guide Safe Production of Fermented, Salt-Cured, and Dried Foods
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has released a new HACCP model designed to help meat and poultry establishments produce safe ready-to-eat shelf stable fermented, salt-cured, and dried products.
National Working Group USA Expands Access to GLOBALG.A.P. Standards
The National Technical Working Group (NTWG) USA has made GLOBALG.A.P. standards more accessible to American producers by tailoring them to local laws and farming practices.
Russia Extends Use of 'Eco' and 'Bio' Labels Without Organic Proof Until 2030
Manufacturers in Russia can continue using terms like "eco," "bio," and related labels on their products without needing to prove organic compliance until September 1, 2030.
SGS Introduces Services to Support FSMA 204 Food Traceability Compliance
SGS has launched a set of services to help companies prepare for upcoming food traceability requirements in the United States.
Nelson-Jameson Idaho Distribution Center Earns Perfect Score in First SQF Audit
Nelson-Jameson's distribution center in Jerome, Idaho, has earned a perfect 100% score in its first audit under the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program, reflecting the highest level of food safety and quality certification.
NATA Publishes Biobanking Guide to Strengthen Trust in Stored Biological Materials
The National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) has released a new Biobanking Industry Guide to help organizations understand the importance of accreditation in maintaining reliable, high-quality biological materials for long-term research and data use.
Futura Agricola 2015 Winery Claims Four Landmark Food Certifications
Futura Agricola 2015, a young Apulian winery owned by the Vespa Vignaioli group, has achieved four landmark food-related certifications: BRCGS Food Safety, IFS Food, ISO 22005, and SQNPI.
Russia Makes Digital Labeling Mandatory for Spices and Snacks
Digital labeling is now mandatory for all seasonings, spices, and snack products in Russia as of July 1, 2025.
PDO Tuscan Bread has a consumer market value of €4.2 million
CSQA has been reauthorized by Italy’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests to inspect Pane Toscano DOP (Tuscan Bread with Protected Designation of Origin) for another three years,
GLOBALG.A.P. Compliance Guide Published for U.S. Fruit and Vegetable Farms
A national interpretation guideline has been published to help United States producers meet the requirements of the Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) v6 GFS standard for fruit and vegetables,
