June 2022

In response to a request from the European Commission (EC), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued two separate opinions on the safety of three novel food (NF) ingredients. The first opinion, regarding an extension of the current acceptable uses of 2’-fucosyllactose (2’-FL) and lacto-N-neotetraose (LNnT) as NF ingredients, was...

On 17 June 2022 Thailand's Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) issued the Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 435) B.E. 2565 (2022) Issued Under the Food Act B.E. 2522 (1979) Re: Prescribed Quality or Standard of Plastic Containers (MOPH Notification No. 435/2022), finalizing the new requirements on plastic...

Five European countries are currently working on a European restriction on per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), aiming to limit the risks these substances pose to people and the environment. A proposal is expected in January 2023 and the possible date of entry into force of this restriction is expected in 2025...

Our “ 2022 Q2 Regulatory Roundup - What You Need to Know ” webinar is now available on demand. Watch as members of our Regulatory Research Team provide insight on important regulatory changes in China and the European Union. Watch as we explore topics including: EU Chemical Strategy for Sustainability...

On 30 May 2022 the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS), an agency under the Department of Health, released a notice about 28 completed chemical evaluation reports. This is the follow-up action to the request for a public consultation made in March 2022. 3E Review The action signifies the status...