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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 »
Trends in plant-based food labelling standards in various countries
In January 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) released Labeling of Plant-Based Alternatives to Animal-Derived Foods: Draft Guidance for Industry. I’d like to provide an overview of the latest trends in plant-based food labelling regulations across various countries, viewed from Japan. The U.S. As mentioned above, the guidance on alternatives for animal-derived foods… more »
Trends in the revision of standards for allergen labeling in various countries
More than six months have passed since Japan ‘s Food Labeling Standards were revised on March 28, 2024, adding macadamia nuts to the list of recommended allergen labeling items (while also removing matsutake mushrooms). Since the number of 28 items (8 mandatory and 20 recommended) remains the same, it is difficult to see the changes… more »
