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Amendment of South Korea’s Sodium and Sugars Reduction Labelling Standards
On October 20, 2025, South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) promulgated the Notification on Sodium and Sugars Reduction Labelling Standards (No. 2025-68). This amendment follows the partial amendment (Notification No. 2024-63) that came into effect on October 17, 2024. Notification No. 2025-68 further expands the scope of applicable foods and provides more… more »
Trends in Amendments to Food Labelling Regulations in Various Countries
In 2025, major amendments to food labelling standards were implemented in Singapore and China. I would like to take a broader look at the latest trends in regulatory changes across various countries around the world. The U.S. On April 7, 2025, the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) announced an extension of… more »
Recent Food Labeling Trends on Sustainability
Recently, sustainability has been the motive behind some new movements and legislations. Sustainability in the food industry includes various different aspects, and in this newsletter, we will explore two prevalent food labeling regulations trends that focus on food waste and plastic circular practices of foreign countries, particularly the EU and Korea. We would like to… more »
