Consumer Industry News

"On 19 November 2025, the Council of the European Union adopted a negotiating mandate for a targeted revision of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), signalling the start of negotiations with the European Parliament. Consilium

" Indonesia’s Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) released Circular Letter No. 7/2025 clarifying strict rules on the use of the term “milk” on processed food product names and labels.

"The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Thailand has published the Draft Regulation on Procedures for Food Registration Numbers (No. 2), B.E. 2568 (2025), aimed at improving service efficiency, simplifying procedures, and reducing the time required for product approvals.

"The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has officially released the Food Safety and Standards (Import) First Amendment Regulations, 2025, introducing key changes to analytical methods and laboratory reporting procedures for imported food consignments.

"The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Thailand has issued a draft announcement on Food Advertising Criteria to ensure consumer protection aligns with the evolving media landscape and contemporary consumer behavior.

"The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has approved the Republic of Korea to export chilled and frozen beef and pork products from Jeju Island, as well as processed egg products, to Singapore.

"TGA has announced new safety controls for products containing Vitamin B6. 
Products with ≤ 50 mg B6/day remain freely available
Products with > 50 mg and ≤ 200 mg/day will be available only with a pharmacist’s advice. 

"The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has identified undeclared sulphur dioxide in Ohm Brand Dried Grape (100g), an allergen that could trigger reactions in sensitive individuals. The importer, Santhiyaasree Marketing Pte.

"The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has launched the Nigerian Industrial Standard DNIS 1227:2025, establishing rigorous quality, safety, and labeling requirements for coconut oil used in African Traditional Medicine (ATM).

Brazilian Taste has recalled approximately 4,120 pounds of frozen chicken and beef croquettes due to misbranding and the presence of undeclared sesame, a major allergen. The affected items, produced between March and August 2025, were distributed across several U.S.