Paper on gene editing and food security published
Codex
Apr 17, 2023
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released a report on food safety considerations for regulating foods derived from gene editing (also known as “genome editing”) to help national authorities develop and implement policies and regulatory criteria for food products derived from gene editing. This report also highlights areas where there are opportunities for national competent authorities to benefit from the existing and ongoing work of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Codex Alimentarius and for scientific advice, capacity development, knowledge transfers and information exchanges.
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Commission publishes amendments on maximum residue limits for phosmet in certain products
European Union
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Guidance on risk management plan adopted
Philippines
May 31, 2023
Amendments to the Preservatives in Food Regulations in the pipeline
Hong Kong
May 30, 2023
Establishments exporting food products to Morocco to be registered
Morocco
May 22, 2023
Draft regulation on requirements for food and ingredients treated with ionizing radiation
Ukraine
May 19, 2023
Small Entity Compliance Guide on Food Traceability Rule published
USA
May 17, 2023
The legal aspect of the current use of genetically modified organisms in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda
Kenya
May 15, 2023
Draft Resolution on Genetically Modified Foods published
Panama
Apr 28, 2023
Steviol glycosides risk assessment report published
Australia
Apr 21, 2023
Around the World - Artificial intelligence and real-world data for drug and food safety – A regulatory science perspective
Brazil
Apr 14, 2023
FDA issues letter to manufacturers on the use of allergenic proteins in foods
USA
Apr 14, 2023
Around the World - Food fraud: Past, present and future
Chile
Apr 12, 2023
GMO labeling for food and beverages proposed
Mexico
Apr 11, 2023
Draft on definitions of food categories and food groups published
Myanmar
Apr 04, 2023
New strategic priorities on food safety at CCFA
Codex
Mar 30, 2023
