Alshaya Food Successfully Transitions to FSSC 22000 Certification

Alshaya Food, based in Saudi Arabia, has officially transitioned from HACCP to FSSC 22000 certification as of May 2025.

Indonesia Eases Rules for Registering Foreign Halal Certificates

Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) has introduced new rules to simplify the registration process for foreign halal certificates.

Study Reveals Motives Behind Serbian Honey Testing Lab Destruction

A comprehensive study on food fraud in Serbia and Croatia reveals insights into the recent destruction of Europe's only EIM-IRMS system accredited lab for honey testing.

Packaged Water Reclassified as High-Risk Under New Rules in India With Mandatory Audits

Packaged drinking water and mineral water have been reclassified as high-risk food categories by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), triggering mandatory annual third-party audits.

Luhua Group Receives First Clean Label Product Certification in China

Luhua Group has become the first company in China to earn Clean Label product certification from the China Quality Certification Centre (CQC).

CEN Launches VeriFish Workshop to Improve Communication on Seafood Sustainability

CEN has launched a new Workshop called VeriFish to help organizations communicate more clearly about how seafood is produced and why it is sustainable.

Mexico Postpones Final Labeling Phase for Prepackaged Food and Drink Products

Mexico has extended the second phase of its food labeling standard for prepackaged foods and non-alcoholic beverages until December 31, 2025.

FDA Extends Deadline for Front-of-Package Nutrition Label Proposal

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the comment period for its proposed front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labeling rule until July 15.

Skretting Certified under ASC Feed Standard Ahead of Compliance Deadline

Skretting, an aquaculture feed manufacturer based in Stavanger, Norway, has been certified under the ASC Feed Standard by DNV.

Valore Sicilia Project Boosts Agri-Food Transparency Through Blockchain and Certification

The Agency for the Mediterranean has launched the Valore Sicilia project to improve traceability and promote the origin and quality of Sicilian agri-food products.

French Labels That Guarantee Food Quality and Origin Explained

An infographic published by France’s Ministry of Agriculture clearly explains the country’s system of quality and origin labels, used to certify over 1,100 food and agricultural products.

EU Updates Certification Templates for Imported Animal-Based Foods

The European Union has updated the certificate templates required for importing and transiting certain animals and animal-derived foods.