Legal Proceedings Begin as Parents Campaign for National Allergy Safety Standards Following Tragic Death

CROYDON, LONDON — In a somber appearance at Croydon Magistrates Court, Baris Yucel has pleaded guilty to six charges related to the 2023 death of 12-year-old Mia Shay St Hilaire.…

FDA Modernizes Standards of Identity to Facilitate Nationwide Sodium Reduction

In a significant regulatory shift aimed at improving public health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized a new rule that grants food manufacturers greater flexibility in how…

The Evolving Landscape: A Comprehensive Guide to Corporate Sustainability Standards (2026-2027)

In an era of intensifying climate scrutiny, the alphabet soup of sustainability standards is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. As corporations face increasing pressure from regulators, investors, and…

Stricter Safety Standards: Global Industry Weighs in on EU’s Proposed Cereulide Limits for Infant Formula

October 9, 2026 — The European Commission is currently navigating a complex regulatory landscape as it moves toward finalizing new, stringent limits on cereulide—a potent toxin produced by Bacillus cereus—in…

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…