FEMA Unveils Interim GRAS 32 and 33 A new wave of safe flavoring substances Published July 1, 2026 · Updated scientific evaluations for flavor ingredients 📅 Interim GRAS 32 (June 2026) · Interim GRAS 33 (May 2026) ⚖️ FEMA Expert Panel · GRAS program since 1960 🧪 50+ new and revised substances 🔗 Original source The Flavor

25 June 2026 — Australia/New Zealand — Cell-cultured duck biomass consultation FSANZ opened public comment on Application A1341, which seeks to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit cell-cultured duck biomass from Pekin duck embryonic stem cells. The proposed use is not a generic commodity approval;

1. Date: 9 June 2026 Country: European Union EU authorises inulin-propionate ester as a novel food The European Commission adopted Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1219 authorising inulin-propionate ester as a novel food in the EU. The ingredient may be used in cereal bars and fruit smoothies for the

1) June 8, 2026 — China Draft amendments to food additives and food flavors standards China notified draft amendments to national food safety standards for food additives and food flavors. For flavor houses, ingredient suppliers, and finished-food exporters, this is directly material because China operates a positive-list system: permitted

1) Argentina — MERCOSUR plastic and cellulosic food-contact rules incorporated into CAA Released: June 8, 2026. Argentina published Joint Resolution 6/2026, incorporating MERCOSUR food-contact rules into the Argentine Food Code. It adds general provisions for plastic packaging/equipment in contact with food, updates the positive list for polymers/

Food packaging plays a crucial role in protecting products, extending shelf life, and ensuring food safety. However, growing scientific evidence has raised concerns about chemicals used in packaging materials that can migrate into food and potentially affect human health. In response to these concerns, lawmakers in the United States have

For centuries, smoke has been synonymous with preservation, craftsmanship and culinary tradition. Today, however, smoke flavour is undergoing a profound transformation—not because consumer demand is waning, but because science and regulation are redefining how authentic smoky notes are produced. The European Union's recent reassessment of smoke flavourings

In a significant shift in food safety oversight, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced it will formally reassess the safety of two widely used food additives: azodicarbonamide (ADA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT). This decision marks a key step in the agency's broader move to

North America — Law & Regulatory News, May 16–30, 2026 FDA Opens Public Meeting on Lot-Level Food Traceability Flexibilities On May 28, 2026, FDA announced a virtual public meeting titled “Challenges and Solutions in Lot-Level Food Traceability.” The meeting will focus on continued implementation of the Food Traceability

Below is a curated, source-linked regulatory & legal news digest for North America (April 27 – May 3, 2026), focused on food law, safety, labeling, and regulatory enforcement. Each item includes an active link for deeper reading. 🇺🇸 United States — Federal Food Law & Regulatory Developments 1. FDA Expands Import Enforcement

North America 🇲🇽 Mexico: Major Amendment to the General Health Law A broad amendment to Mexico's General Health Law (GHL), published on January 15, 2026, is now a key part of the current legal landscape. This reform formally incorporates "digital health" into the framework, covering telehealth, mobile

North America Here is a summary of key legal and regulatory updates from the past week for the North American food and flavor industry. * FDA Import Alert 99-47 (Economic Adulteration) - FDA updated guidance on detaining human food products adulterated for economic gain, specifically adding "water glaze as part

North America Key legal and regulatory news for the food and flavor industry in Asia from the week of April 7–13, 2026 🍯 Regulatory Update: FDA Honey Sampling Finds Low Levels of Food Fraud Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the results of its Fiscal

FDA Halts Approval of Beetroot Red and Spirulina Colorings Amid Safety and Labeling Disputes March 31, 2026 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has put on hold its approval of two natural-source color additives—beetroot red and spirulina extract—following formal objections from consumer and industry groups. The

Major Law & Regulation News for the Food & Flavor Industry in North America: March 15–20, 2026 Between March 15 and March 20, 2026, the North American food regulatory landscape saw significant developments across federal and state levels—from a groundbreaking Texas food additive warning label law to USDA

FDA Takes Steps to Improve Gluten Ingredient Disclosure in FoodsToday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding labeling and preventing cross-contact of gluten in packaged food.FDAOffice of the Commissioner Background on Gluten and Current Regulations Gluten is a family of proteins