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Policy Picks: Carlsberg Malaysia, India e-commerce and more
Carlsberg Malaysia, India e-commerce and more feature in this edition of Policy Picks
‘Food labels go beyond marketing’: India signals tighter rules ahead
FSSAI signalled tighter scrutiny of food labelling and advertising to meet global standards after a multi-ministerial consultation
India enforces stricter transparency, food safety training for e-commerce
India announces stricter transparency and training mandates for e-commerce in a ‘bold but necessary’ move
Organic sector questions ‘unclear’ GM food rules but ANZ push ahead
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is moving forward with new GM food definitions that some say weaken the distinction between ‘natural’ and modified foods
India Focus: Modi’s anti-obesity plan, better-for-you snacks, Zepto food scandal, and more
Modi’s nationwide anti-obesity drive, the rise of better-for-you snacks, Zepto e-commerce scandal, and more feature in this round-up
Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit: Resilience, food security and investment take the spotlight in Singapore
The Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit returns to Singapore this November to bring focus on resilience, food security and investment across APAC’s rapidly evolving agri-food landscape.
Vietnam’s WTO food safety update signals new growth for industry
Vietnam has announced new food safety updates at a global level, marking a new phase of growth to boost trade confidence and opportunities for local firms
Zepto food scandal exposes India quick commerce risks
Zepto’s Mumbai hub exposed for major hygiene lapses, revealing weak food safety enforcement and cold chain gaps in India’s booming quick commerce sector
India warns against ‘100%’ claims as global scrutiny grows
India’s food regulator says ‘100%’ claims can mislead, as scrutiny mounts worldwide over absolute language in food and sustainability marketing
Mondelēz wants to delay EUDR, Nestlé doesn’t
The debate is heating up over whether Europe’s deforestation law should be delayed, again
Policy Picks: Japan Basic Plan, China plant-based colours and more
Japan Basic Plan, China plant-based colours and more feature in this edition of Policy Picks
Philippines faces rice price instability amid global unrest
Philippines halts rice price cuts and tariff hikes amid global unrest, fuelling uncertainty and rising costs for consumers and food manufacturers
Why was the Green Claims Directive withdrawn?
The anti-greenwashing legislation would have put significant administrative burden on food
India’s FSSAI to tighten licensing rules for ‘high risk’ products
Firms producing infant nutrition, packaged drinking water, and other “high-risk” items must obtain either a State or Central License that involves stricter compliance requirements.
Japan’s new Basic Plan for Food: 4 takeaways for global food brands
Discover four key insights global food firms need to know about Japan’s new Basic Plan for Food and its impact on regional food trade
ポリシー ピック: 中国のトランプ関税報復、日本の新タンパク計画
今回のポリシー ピックでは、中国のトランプ関税報復、日本のタンパク質ベース五ヶ年 計画などを特集しています
Singapore to enforce stricter sodium and fat labelling by 2027
Singapore will tighten labelling and advertising laws for sodium and saturated fat by 2027 — here’s what food brands need to know about this change
Policy Picks: China’s Trump tariffs retaliation, Japan’s new protein plans and more
China’s Trump tariffs retaliation, Japan’s new protein plans and more feature in this edition of Policy Picks.
Growth Asia Summit 2025: Mother’s Day discount from May 12
Tickets to our Growth Asia Summit 2025 will have a 15 per cent Mother’s Day discount starting from next Monday (May 12).
FSSAI proposes stricter rules for dairy analogues to protect consumer transparency
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is proposing regulatory amendments to tighten labelling, usage, and licensing rules for dairy analogues amid growing concerns over consumer confusion and misuse.
インディア フォーカス： Lotteのワン インディア計画、HUL決算、ビーガンロゴ規定
今回のIndia Focusでは、LotteのOne India計画、HULの決算、ビーガンロゴのルールなどを特集します。
Production revolution: Japan seeks to modernise dairy and beef sectors via new five-year policy
Supply chain resilience and facility upgrades are at the heart of a new Japanese plan so modernise the dairy and beef sectors.
Australian food industry urges more targeted government assistance after Budget 2025
The food and grocery industry in Australia has urged the government to consider providing more targeted assistance for the sector after the announcement of Budget 2025, to improve areas such as risk mitigation and energy.
India Focus: Lotte’s One India plan, HUL financial results, vegan logo rules and more
Lotte’s One India plan, HUL financial results, vegan logo rules and more feature in this edition of India Focus.
Thailand amends standards for fruit-based spreads to align with international requirements
Thailand has set new standards for jam, jelly and marmalade fruit-based spreads to align manufacturing with international standards.
Thailand to amend nutrition labelling guidelines for ‘better visibility and industry compliance’
The Thai government has announced further plans to amend nutrition labelling guidelines after industry complaints around implementation.
Policy Picks: Gluten-free in Singapore, India milk labels, Japan meat consortium and more in our round-up
Gluten-free in Singapore, India milk labels, Japan meat consortium and more feature in this edition of Policy Picks.
Pricing pains: Japan government to set system for food price hikes
The Japanese government will establish a mechanism for food price hikes in an attempt to the limit the backlash when cost increases are passed on to consumers.
Cambodia alcohol industry takes steps towards self-regulation with nationwide policy research
Cambodia’s alcohol industry is moving towards the next steps of self-regulation with a nationwide survey aimed at providing ‘practical policy recommendations’ to the government regarding responsible alcohol consumption.
South Korea launches 2025 agrifood plan with focus on supply management, K-Food exports
Reducing food waste and investing in tech to improve shelf life are among the priorities unveiled by South Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA).
Japan springboards 2025 international food trade initiatives with Australia agreement, GI successes
Japan has made a roaring start to its plans for international food trade in 2025 with the announcement of a new collaboration with Australia as well as six new successful Geographical Indications (GI) registrations.
India takes a ‘positive step’ in fixing July 1 every year as date for amendment of food labelling and display regulations
Changes to labelling rules in India will provide clarity in compliance planning for food businesses and improve trust among consumers, said industry experts in the country.
Japan steps up rice flour, agrifood tech investment to access new business opportunities
The Japanese government will be pouring investments into rice flour and food tech, in an effort to create more new business opportunities at home and abroad.
India launches a series of food safety measures, but experts warn gaps remain
Grey areas between food and drug regulations, coupled with roadblocks to innovation, pose challenges to India’s food and nutraceutical industries, even as the government launches key reforms to ensure safety, quality, and nutrition.
Japan urges food firms to improve waste management and reporting in new draft regulations
Japan is calling on companies to improve upon current food waste management initiatives and their annual reporting.
India Budget 2025: Food industry lauds cold chain, organic production funding but bemoans lack of excise support
India’s food industry has welcomed funds allocated by the country’s Budget 2025 to address existing cold chain issues and organic production, but also bemoaned the lack of solid fiscal support in the form of tax reductions.
Ingredient revaluation: Green tea extract, lactic acid bacteria under spotlight in South Korea
Green tea extract, along with eight other ingredients used in health functional foods, are selected for safety and functionality re-evaluation by South Korea’s food and drug regulator.
South Korea tightens governance for processed foods, caffeine and sweetener labelling
The South Korean government has confirmed that food companies will be required to comply with new, stricter labelling regulations governing processed foods, caffeine warnings and sweetener content by latest 2028.
China tariff adjustments 2025: Dairy big winner but sugary products take major hit
China’s recently-announced adjustment to its import tariffs will see many dairy products benefit – but various sugary solutions are expected to take a major hit.
Five must-know regulations set to impact the APAC food and beverage sector in 2025
From the delay of the much-disputed EU Deforestation Regulation to Singapore’s Nutri-Grade being expanded to sodium and fat content, FoodNavigator-Asia brings you five of the most need-to-know regulatory updates that will have a major impact on the food...
Sugar-sweetened beverage tax has limited impact on reducing non-communicable diseases: Review
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) have limited real-world impact in combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs), according to researchers at Indonesia’s IPB University.
Regulatory review: Our 2024 Top 10 most-read APAC F&B regulation and policy stories
We reveal the top 10 most viewed regulation and policy stories from the food and beverage industry in 2024, featuring the EU Deforestation Regulation, Malaysia milk regulations, South Korea recycled PET approval and more.
Indonesia updates genetically modified food regulations to clarify sale requirements
The Indonesian government has updated regulations governing the production and sale of genetically modified (GM) foods.
Indonesia WTO submission warns food firms against high sugar, salt or fat content
The Indonesian government’s latest notification to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has included a stern warning to both domestic and foreign food firms against introducing products with high sugar, salt or fat content.
India’s nutra regulations: Inter-ministerial committee report receives mixed industry response
An inter-ministerial committee from India has put forth a list of recommendations on how nutraceuticals could be regulated, which has received mixed industry response, especially around disease risk reduction claims.
Addressing Singapore’s ‘silver tsunami’: Nutri-Grade labelling expansion to include sodium and sat fat likely ‘to be effective’
Singapore’s move to extend the Nutri-Grade labelling and advertising prohibitions to key contributors of sodium and saturated fat will likely be ‘effective’, according to industry experts.
Safe food, safe kids: South Korea eyes legislation-led improvements in rural Children’s Diet Safety Index
South Korea is looking to improve the Children’s Diet Safety Index in its rural areas, after seeing poorer results compared to urban cities and the national average.
Risk minimisation: South Korean ministries urge national information-sharing collaboration to combat illegal food trade
South Korean ministries have signed a formal data-sharing agreement with local organisations in order to formulate more timely responses to illegal food and beverage trade at its borders, in response to a reported rise in such cases.
New Zealand to get ‘new bill’ to regulate natural products, while industry body voices ‘grave concerns’ over exports policy
The New Zealand government will introduce a new bill specifically to regulate natural products in the country, but no decisions have been taken on the scope or approach to be adopted, officials have announced.