Global Food Safety Standards Under Review: Key Takeaways from the 102nd JECFA Meeting

The international landscape of food additive regulation has seen a significant shift following the conclusion of the 102nd meeting of the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA). Held…

Regulatory Warning: UK Food Standards Agency Report Exposes Critical Compliance Gaps in Niche and Imported Goods

Introduction The United Kingdom’s food safety landscape is facing a period of intense scrutiny following the release of the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) 2025–26 Retail Surveillance Survey. The comprehensive report,…

Dialogue with the Code: Calibrating Standards for Adaptive Reuse to Thrive

In the urgent global transition toward a circular economy, the construction industry finds itself at a critical crossroads. While the imperative to reduce carbon emissions has never been clearer, a…

A New Era for Gluten Safety: Global Codex Standards Set to Transform Allergen Labeling

In a landmark move for the global celiac disease community, the 49th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Labelling (CCFL49) has officially forwarded updated guidance for precautionary allergen labeling…