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India Issues 2025 Amendment to Food Labeling Requirements
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020.
Wine Sustainability Standard Equalitas Now Recognizes Diversity Ark Certification for Biodiversity
Equalitas, the sustainability standard in the wine sector, now recognizes Diversity Ark certification for meeting its soil biodiversity requirement.
New Food Standards Code Compilation for Australia and New Zealand Released
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released an updated compilation of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code in a single, searchable PDF.
INTI Laboratories Certified by International Olive Council for Olive Oil Quality Testing
The National Institute of Industrial Technology (INTI) has been certified by the International Olive Council (IOC) for its competence in physicochemical analysis of olive oil.
Thailand Developing Halal Food Standards, Seeks Public Feedback
On February 24, 2025, Thailand's National Bureau of Agricultural and Food Standards (ACFS) announced plans to develop halal food standards.
Italy Establishes National Reference Laboratory for Food Improvers
The Italian Ministry of Health has launched the National Reference Laboratory for Food Improvers (LNR-FIA) to enhance food safety regarding additives, enzymes, and flavorings.
UAE Collaborates with FAO to Introduce Food Control System Assessment Tool
The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have launched a comprehensive assessment of the country’s food control system to enhance food safety and align with international standards.
BioLab Tehnopolis Providing 200 Free Soil Analyses for Farmers in Montenegro
BioLab Tehnopolis is providing 200 free agrochemical soil analyses for farmers in Montenegro throughout 2025, with 57 already completed.
CROLAB Invites Laboratories to Participate in Wheat Toxin Testing
CROLAB's Food Section (SEH) is organizing an interlaboratory test to measure deoxynivalenol (DON) levels in wheat samples.
EU Plans Import Ban on Food Not Meeting Its Standards
The European Commission is set to propose a ban on importing food products that do not comply with EU standards, aiming to protect local farmers.
EFSA Launches EU Model to Assess Pesticide Risks for Honey Bees
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has introduced ApisRAM.03, an advanced model designed to assess the impact of pesticides on honey bee colonies.
