Consumer Industry News

On 18 December 2025, the Council of the European Union formally adopted a targeted revision to the EU regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR), aimed at simplifying implementation and postponing its application to allow operators, traders and authorities more time to prepare.

"the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Philippines issued Advisory No. 2025-1556, warning healthcare professionals and the general public against the purchase and consumption of the unregistered food supplement “3L SOLUTION Hyaluskin Booster Max Premium.”

The Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released for public consultation a draft Circular titled Guidelines on the Use of Acceptable Nutrition and Health Claims in the Labeling, Advertisement, Sponsorships, Promotions, and Other Marketing Activities of Prepackaged Processed Food Pro

On 24 December 2025, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued an official clarification on the use of the word “Tea” in food product naming and marketing, following observations that several Food Business Operators (FBOs) were selling products such as “Herbal Tea,” “Rooibos

The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) announced that the transition period for amendments to the Customs Union’s Technical Regulation on Oil and Fat Products will expire on 21 December 2025.

China’s National Health Commission (NHC) released official guidance explaining the implementation of the National Food Safety Standard for Nutrition Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods (GB 28050-2025).

"On December 23, 2025, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of South Korea issued Announcement No. 2025-524, proposing revisions to the standards and specifications for health functional foods.

"Health Canada has modified the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to authorize the use of phospholipase A1 from Trichoderma reesei strain GICC03613 in specific bakery-related foods.

"The Norwegian Food Safety Authority has issued a notice establishing legally binding limit standards for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water.

"Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) published Directive IN No. 418 in the Official Gazette, formally amending Directive No. 28 of 2018, which governs the management of food supplements in Brazil.