The EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) was asked to deliver an opinion on the safety of the extension of use of partially defatted chia seed (Salvia hispanica L.) powder with a high fibre content as a novel food (NF)…
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Argentina notified World Trade Organization about the draft MERCOSUR Technical Regulation pertains to silicones used in food-contact materials, packaging, linings, and equipment.
1) The text on how to apply pollution standards has been revised to clarify how requirements should be applied.
Vietnam issued Circular G/SPS/N/VNM/142, promulgating national technical regulations on the highest levels of pollutants in health food and other products.
Regulation of the Minister of Agriculture of Indonesia Number 12 of 2022 concerning Food Safety Control of Radioactive Contaminant on the Importation of Fresh Food of Animal Origin and Fresh Food of Plant Origin states that Importation of Fresh…
Health Canada added a new maximum level of 0.1 ppm inorganic arsenic in rice-based foods intended specifically for infants and young children, effective August 17, 2022
Vietnam Food Administration(VFA) issues draft of opinion on new regulation that stipulates contaminant limits, test methods, management requirements, and other responsibilities regarding health supplements and declares that opinions can be sent…