NS 9410 Aquaculture Environmental Monitoring Standard Set for Revision

Norway is preparing to revise NS 9410, its national standard for monitoring seabed impacts from marine aquaculture, and is inviting experts to take part in the work.

ANSES Publishes Reference Framework for Drafting Hygiene and HACCP Guides

The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES) has published a new reference framework

FSSC Terminates KEBS License Agreement Under Sanction Policy

The Foundation FSSC has terminated the FSSC 22000 license agreement of the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), effective January 12, 2026, under its sanction rules.

European Accreditation Publishes Policy on Geographical Indications PDO, PGI and TSG

The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has published a new policy EA-3/02, setting out how certification bodies for geographical indications are accredited,

Croatia to Host 19th Food Safety and Quality Conference in 2026

The 19th Conference on Food Safety and Quality will be held from May 11 to May 13, 2026,

AFNOR Publishes SPEC 2406 Guide on Building a Positive Food Safety Culture

The French Association for Standardization (AFNOR) has published AFNOR SPEC 2406, a practical guide designed to support managers in implementing a positive food safety culture.

AFQ Certification Launched to Verify Antioxidant Activity and Bioactivity in Foods

A new international certification scheme called Activity FoodOxys Quality (AFQ) has been launched in Greece to verify the antioxidant activity and bioactivity of food products and food raw materials,

Sandhya Marines Earns ASC Feed Standard Certification

Sandhya Marines has earned certification to the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Feed Standard for its facility in Andhra Pradesh, becoming the first producer of feed for farmed shrimp in India to achieve this recognition.

Vietnam Releases Unified Rules for Food Safety Certification Under Agriculture Ministry

Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) has released unified rules for certifying food production and business establishments for food safety.

Metro China Earns BRCGS Certifications for Its Headquarters and Sites

Metro China, also known as M Commerce Group (MCG), has earned major certifications from BRCGS following an audit carried out by SGS.

Food Experts Awards 2025 Honor Innovation, Safety and Quality

The Food Experts Awards (FEA) 2025 ceremony, organized by Cibum, took place on November 15 in Thessaloniki, during the Food & Drinks by Detrop exhibition at TIF HELEXPO.

Switzerland Revises Rules for Food Origin Labeling

Switzerland has revised its rules on how food can claim a Swiss origin, publishing the updated ordinance with changes that take effect on January 1, 2026.