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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is under increasing scrutiny following the recent approval of several new drugs, raising concerns regarding their safety and efficacy.

In a surprising move, Jim Jones, the head of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) food safety division, has announced his resignation.

The instant noodles market is projected to skyrocket to $99.8 billion by 2032, according to recent industry analysis.

On the evening of February 15, the U.S. government announced layoffs affecting several employees at the FDA. The exact number of affected staff and the specific departments involved remain unclear.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated its recall for over 2 million cases of MadeGood granola bars due to potential metal contamination.

The European Union has introduced significant updates to its Health Technology Assessment (HTA) regulations, aiming to accelerate drug access for patients across member states.

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Lorama Group Inc., a leading supplier of colorant dispersions and bio-based additives, has acquired the colorant dispersion business of DCL Corporation.

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This landmark regulation, effective from February 11, 2025, introduces a comprehensive ban on the use of PFAS in materials that come into contact with food and sets stringent standards for recycled content in packaging.

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The global pigment industry is undergoing a significant transformation, fueled by technological advancements and shifting consumer preferences.

The South Korean government is set to implement new, stricter labeling regulations for processed foods, with compliance required by 2028.

China announced that it has included the American PVH Group and Illumina, Inc. on its unreliable entity list.

China exported 158,400 tons of titanium dioxide, marking a 6.09% increase month-over-month and a 10.53% rise year-over-year.

Novo Nordisk announced that the U.S. FDA has approved semaglutide for reducing the risk of kidney failure and disease progression in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who also have diabetes.

Tartaric acid is a naturally occurring organic compound that plays a crucial role across various industries. Predominantly found in grapes, this organic acid serves multiple purposes, including acting as an acidulant, stabilizer, and leavening agent.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, PepsiCo's CEO Ramón Laguarta expressed confidence in the company's longstanding leadership in transforming the food industry, despite rising criticism from the new Trump administration.

On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began revising its regulations concerning color additives, specifically targeting FD&C Red No. 3 (also known as Erythrosine). This action is rooted in the Delaney Clause of the Federal Food,

According to data released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a total of 817 product shipments from China were denied entry into the U.S. between October and December 2024, with 249 of these being food products. This significant number highli