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Africa Food & Flavor Regulatory Update for September 16–30, 2026

Coverage: official regulators, government gazettes, standards bodies, agriculture and health ministries, and regional organizations across North, West, East, Central and Southern Africa. Topics tracked include food, beverages, flavors, ingredients, additives, contaminants, standards, labeling, agricultural inputs, food safety, traceability and market access. The second half of September was quiet for formal
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California AB 2244 and the New “Non-Ultraprocessed” Standard: What It Could Mean for Flavors and Food Formulation
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California AB 2244 and the New “Non-Ultraprocessed” Standard: What It Could Mean for Flavors and Food Formulation

Tuesday September 22, 2026 – California is moving closer to establishing one of the most consequential new labeling frameworks in the rapidly evolving debate over ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Assembly Bill 2244, introduced by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, would establish a voluntary “Non-Ultraprocessed Certified” standard for qualifying food and beverage products.
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Asia Food & Flavor Regulatory Update: Key Legal and Regulatory Developments | August 1–September 15, 2026
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Asia Food & Flavor Regulatory Update: Key Legal and Regulatory Developments | August 1–September 15, 2026

Asia Food & Flavor Regulatory Update Key Legal and Regulatory Developments | August 1–September 15, 2026 The regulatory news digest collects noteworthy news from principal national food regulators, government gazettes, food-safety agencies and regulatory reporting across China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Bangladesh,
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South America Food & Flavor Regulatory Update: Key Legal and Regulatory Developments | August 31–September 15, 2026
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South America Food & Flavor Regulatory Update: Key Legal and Regulatory Developments | August 31–September 15, 2026

South America Food & Flavor Regulatory Update Key Legal and Regulatory Developments | August 31–September 15, 2026 This South American regulatory news update comes from official regulatory/government sources and specialized Latin American food-regulatory reporting across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Uruguay and Venezuela, using the publication window
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North America Food & Flavor Regulatory Update: Key Legal and Regulatory Developments, August 31–September 15, 2026
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North America Food & Flavor Regulatory Update: Key Legal and Regulatory Developments, August 31–September 15, 2026

This regulatory news update comes from official U.S./Canadian/Mexican regulatory sources plus food-law and industry regulatory coverage for August 31–September 15, 2026, focusing on developments relevant to food manufacturers, flavor houses, ingredient suppliers, packaging suppliers, restaurants/foodservice, and CPG companies. Ordinary product recalls are not included
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Canada Regulatory Study Guide for SFC Certified Flavorists: Health Canada, CFIA, Labeling, Allergens, Organic & Meat-Derived Flavours
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Canada Regulatory Study Guide for SFC Certified Flavorists: Health Canada, CFIA, Labeling, Allergens, Organic & Meat-Derived Flavours

According to the January 2026 Society of Flavor Chemists (SFC) syllabus, a candidate is expected to have a basic understanding of the scope and relevance of Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The syllabus separately identifies four Canadian topics that matter directly to formulation: Canadian Organic Standards,
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