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Europe's Regulatory Shift: Food & Flavor Law Update Major EU & UK Laws, Regulations & Policy Developments | June 27–July 12, 2026

Europe's Regulatory Shift: Food & Flavor Law Update Major EU & UK Laws, Regulations & Policy Developments | June 27–July 12, 2026

Sources checked for law and regulations released during the period 27 June through 12 July 2026, inclusive, include the EU Official Journal/EUR-Lex, European Commission food-safety materials, EFSA and UK government/regulatory publications. A. Directly significant food and ingredient legislation 1. Regulation (EU) 2026/1546 — pesticide MRLs Published:

National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard

National Bioengineered Food Disclosure StandardThis rule establishes the new national mandatory bioengineered (BE) food disclosure standard (NBFDS or Standard). The new Standard requires food manufacturers, importers, and other entities that label foods for retail sale to disclose information about BE food and BE food ingredients. This rule…Federal Register7 U.

FAQ: About USDA Organic Labeling

FAQ: About USDA Organic Labeling

This is an overview of key requirements and the various labeling categories allowed under the USDA organic regulations. Organic product labels must be reviewed and approved by a USDA-accredited certifying agent before being used in the marketplace. * What requirements do organic products have to meet? * Can a product be

FDA Puts Caffeine Labeling on Its 2026 Regulatory Agenda as Energy Drink Scrutiny Grows

FDA Puts Caffeine Labeling on Its 2026 Regulatory Agenda as Energy Drink Scrutiny Grows

The move follows a wave of lawsuits and state investigations into high-caffeine brands like Celsius and Alani Nu over how they disclose health risks. Key takeaways * The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added caffeine labeling guidance to its list of regulatory priorities for 2026. * The decision

FEMA releases Interim GRAS 32 and 33 lists with new safe flavoring substances, stevia innovations, botanical extracts, and key revisions. Updated July 2026

FEMA releases Interim GRAS 32 and 33 lists with new safe flavoring substances, stevia innovations, botanical extracts, and key revisions. Updated July 2026

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

Oceania Food & Flavor Regulatory News Roundup: Major policy, food safety, novel food, and compliance developments shaping the industry (7–26 June 2026).

Oceania Food & Flavor Regulatory News Roundup: Major policy, food safety, novel food, and compliance developments shaping the industry (7–26 June 2026).

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;

European Food & Flavour Regulatory Intelligence Report Key Legal and Regulatory Developments (7–26 June 2026)

European Food & Flavour Regulatory Intelligence Report Key Legal and Regulatory Developments (7–26 June 2026)

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

Asia Food & Flavor Regulatory Intelligence Report: Key Legal and Regulatory Developments (June 7–26, 2026)

Asia Food & Flavor Regulatory Intelligence Report: Key Legal and Regulatory Developments (June 7–26, 2026)

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

South America Regulatory Intelligence Report: Key Food & Flavor Industry Developments (June 7–26, 2026)

South America Regulatory Intelligence Report: Key Food & Flavor Industry Developments (June 7–26, 2026)

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/

No Toxics in Food Packaging Act 2026: A Major Push to Remove Harmful Chemicals from Food Packaging

No Toxics in Food Packaging Act 2026: A Major Push to Remove Harmful Chemicals from Food Packaging

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

The New Era of Smoke Flavours: How Regulation is Reshaping Innovation

The New Era of Smoke Flavours: How Regulation is Reshaping Innovation

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

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) — What it is and why it matters in the flavor industry

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) — What it is and why it matters in the flavor industry

1) What USP stands for (and what it actually is) The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) is a nonprofit scientific organization that sets public quality standards for: * Pharmaceuticals (drug substances & products) * Food ingredients * Dietary supplements * Excipients (functional materials used in formulations) These standards are compiled in two core publications: * USP–

FDA Launches New Safety Review of Common Food Additives, Including the so-called "Yoga Mat" Chemical

FDA Launches New Safety Review of Common Food Additives, Including the so-called "Yoga Mat" Chemical

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

Global Food Law & Regulatory Intelligence Report: Major Food and Flavor Industry Developments Across Six Regions (May 16–30, 2026)

Global Food Law & Regulatory Intelligence Report: Major Food and Flavor Industry Developments Across Six Regions (May 16–30, 2026)

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

Global Food Law & Regulatory Intelligence Report: Weekly Digest of Food Safety, Labeling, and Compliance Developments Across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania (April 27 – May 3, 2026)

Global Food Law & Regulatory Intelligence Report: Weekly Digest of Food Safety, Labeling, and Compliance Developments Across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania (April 27 – May 3, 2026)

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

Global Food & Flavor Industry Regulatory Digest: Weekly Updates from North America, South America, Asia, Africa, Europe, and Oceania (April 19–26, 2026)

Global Food & Flavor Industry Regulatory Digest: Weekly Updates from North America, South America, Asia, Africa, Europe, and Oceania (April 19–26, 2026)

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

Global Food & Flavor Industry Regulatory Digest: Weekly Updates from North America, South America, Asia, Africa, Europe & Oceania (April 2026)

Global Food & Flavor Industry Regulatory Digest: Weekly Updates from North America, South America, Asia, Africa, Europe & Oceania (April 2026)

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

Global Food & Flavor Regulatory Intelligence Report: Regional Legal & Compliance Updates Across Six Continents (Week of April 7–13, 2026)

Global Food & Flavor Regulatory Intelligence Report: Regional Legal & Compliance Updates Across Six Continents (Week of April 7–13, 2026)

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

Food Chemicals Codex (FCC): Participation Pathways and Industry Benefits for Flavor Professionals

Food Chemicals Codex (FCC): Participation Pathways and Industry Benefits for Flavor Professionals

Food Chemicals Codex (FCC): A Practical Guide for Flavorists and the Flavor Industry 1) What is the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)? The Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) is an internationally recognized compendium of standards for the purity, identity, and quality of food ingredients, including many materials used in flavors. * It is

FDA Halts Approval of Beetroot Red and Spirulina Colorings Amid Safety and Labeling Disputes

FDA Halts Approval of Beetroot Red and Spirulina Colorings Amid Safety and Labeling Disputes

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

Weekly Law and Regulation News Digest for Global Food and Flavor Industry: March 15-16, 2026

Weekly Law and Regulation News Digest for Global Food and Flavor Industry: March 15-16, 2026

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 Launches Major Safety Review of Common Food Preservative BHA, Citing Cancer Concerns and Broader Crackdown on Chemical Additives

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2026 – Washington, D.C. FDA Launches Major Safety Review of Common Food Preservative BHA, Citing Cancer Concerns and Broader Crackdown on Chemical Additives The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced a comprehensive scientific re-assessment of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), a synthetic preservative

FDA Overhauls Food Labeling Rules, Greenlights New Natural Dyes in Landmark Move Away from Petroleum-Based Colors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FDA Overhauls Food Labeling Rules, Greenlights New Natural Dyes in Landmark Move Away from Petroleum-Based Colors WASHINGTON (Feb, 2026)— In a sweeping policy shift aimed at modernizing the U.S. food supply, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that food manufacturers can

FDA Enhances Food Labeling Transparency to Protect Consumers with Gluten-Related Disorders

FDA Enhances Food Labeling Transparency to Protect Consumers with Gluten-Related Disorders

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

FDA Approves Gardenia (Genipin) Blue Color Additive While Encouraging Faster Phase-Out of FD&C Red No. 3

FDA News Release For Immediate Release: July 14, 2025 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it had granted Gardenia Blue Interest Group’s (GBIG) color additive petition to use the color gardenia (genipin) blue in various foods, at levels consistent with good manufacturing practice. It is the