Policy & Regulation

In 2023, the Canadian Health Department introduced a range of significant food policies and regulations. To provide valuable insights to our readers, we have compiled a list of the top 10 key food policies implemented in Canada.

In 2023, the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) introduced several significant food policies and regulations.

In 2023, Australia implemented several significant revisions to its food import and export policies.

The pharmaceutical industry is poised for significant changes in 2024 as several key policies come into effect. These policies will have a profound impact on various aspects of the industry, including drug pricing, procurement, and regulatory frameworks.

Rare diseases have become a focal point for major pharmaceutical companies. In 2022, the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) approved 37 new drugs, with 18 of them specifically targeting rare diseases, accounting for 49% of the approvals.

On February 7, 2024, a new report from the Science revealed that the European Parliament has passed the regulation of gene-edited crops, which is described as a major victory for biotechnology in Europe, but the debate over patents and labeling remains.

• biotechnology
• GMO
• Gene
• Editing

VASEP Forecasts Vietnam's Shrimp Exports to Reach $4 Billion This Year This optimistic forecast comes as inflationary pressures ease and importers reduce their stockpiles, leading to a projected recovery in demand starting from the second half of thisyear

Brazil's Superbac has revealed that it will start selling its nematocides Supershield and fungicides Superguard this year after they were registered in Brazil.

• Superguard
• Supershield
• Bacillus
• subtilis

In January 2024, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) implemented automatic detention measures on several Chinese food products. This article provides a summary of the products and companies affected by this action.

Bulgaria is considering revising its regulations on the use of extracts in food and food ingredients production.

Singapore's regulatory authority, the Singapore Food Agency, recently released a consultation document proposing amendments to the existing food regulations concerning additives in infant formula milk powder.

Paraguay has recently taken a significant step in food labeling regulations by proposing new measures for gluten-free packaging.

In a significant development for the food industry, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the exemption of residue limits for O-Benzyl-P-Chlorophenol (OBPCP).

In January 2023, Novo Nordisk released its financial report, revealing astounding global sales figures for their groundbreaking weight-loss drug, Semaglutide.

The European Union (EU) has recently implemented new regulations pertaining to the categorization of alcoholic beverages and the usage of additives within certain alcoholic drinks.

On January 27, 2024, Sino-Agri and Yangnong held a strategic cooperation exchange meeting, jointly signed a strategic cooperation agreement, and formally became strategic partners.

• Sino-Agri
• Yangnong
• technical
• Formulation

In January 2024, China's exports of food products to South Korea were found to be in violation of regulations.

On January 23, 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added five new hazardous chemicals to the Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) candidate list, and the list was officially updated to 240 items.

• ECHA
• SVHC

In a significant development, ALPHAMAB Biopharmaceuticals, in collaboration with 3D Medicines, has announced a groundbreaking licensing agreement worth over $700 million for their PD-L1 antibody drug, KN035.

Since the trial production in December 2023, after more than one month of commissioning and operation, the current indicators of Youdao Chemical's Chlorantraniliprole technical plant fully meet the design requirements and successfully reach production!

• Youdao
• Chlorantraniliprole
• technical