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.

FSSC 22000 Certification in Turkey Surpasses 1,000 Milestone

Foundation FSSC has announced that over 1,000 FSSC 22000 certificates have been issued to organizations in Turkey, highlighting the country's growing commitment to globally recognized food safety standards.

China Introduces Three New Food Safety Standards

China has introduced three regulatory updates aimed at enhancing food safety and product quality.

Agro-Plan from Bijeljina Becomes First Semberija-Based Company Certified for Organic Vegetable Production

Agro-Plan from Bijeljina has become the first company in the region of Semberija to be certified for organic vegetable production.

"Beyond Celiac" Unveils New Trademark for Gluten-Free Products

Beyond Celiac, a leading gluten-free association in the United States, has introduced a new trademark following the release of Issue 4 of the BRCGS Standard.

Tropic Ribarstvo Leads Balkans With ASC Farm and ASC CoC Certifications for Trout Farming

Tropic Ribarstvo, a leading trout producer and processor in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has become the first company in the Balkans to obtain the prestigious ASC Farm and ASC CoC (Chain of Custody) certifications.

Herbos Nature Earns Halal Certification for 37 New Products

Herbos Nature, a family business from Sarajevo known for its fruit spreads and fillings, has successfully obtained halal certification for 37 newly launched products.

Scotland Issues New Food Shelf-Life Rules to Ensure Safety and Clear Labeling

Food Standards Scotland has issued updated guidance on setting and validating food product shelf-life, emphasizing the need for scientific validation.