安全第一：ベトナムWTO最新情報、インドZeptoスキャンダル
ベトナムWTO最新情報、インドZeptoスキャンダル、韓国食品安全違反などを特集しています。
Food safety
‘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
Space-grade safety: CP Foods chicken ready for lift-off
CP Foods’ introduction of chicken with space-grade standards is breaking new ground in the food safety sector, from space missions to infinity and beyond
Safety and nutrition: Boosting the appeal of upcycled foods
Food tech firm Mottainai made its soy-based meat with public health in mind – a tenet that guides its food safety and nutrition policy to build consumer trust
Vietnam’s NFC taps top freeze-dried tech to target ready-to-eat market
Vietnam’s Nature Foods Company (NFC) taps APAC’s ready-to-eat (RTE) food demand with freeze-drying tech that delivers safety, nutrition, and clean-label appeal
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
Food, nutra policies must match risks, not stifle competition - experts
Regulations should protect consumers by matching actual risks, but misplaced focus may hinder innovation and fair competition, experts caution
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
Dark stores and deep risks: What APAC can learn from India’s Q-commerce
India’s Zepto license suspension exposes hygiene and safety risks as APAC markets embrace rapid delivery and dark store models
安全第一：越南世贸组织更新消息、印度 Zepto 丑闻等
越南世贸组织更新消息、印度 Zepto 丑闻、韩国食品安全违规等
可持续发展内容：正大食品、食品安全难题等
本期“可持续发展内容”包含正大食品、食品安全难题等专题报道
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
サステナビリティ スニペッツ : CP Foods、食品安全の難問
今回のサステナビリティ スニペッツでは、CP Foods、食品安全の難問などを取り上げて います。
Safety First: Vietnam WTO update, India Zepto scandal and more
Vietnam WTO update, India Zepto scandal, South Korea food safety violations and more
Food safety breaches surge in South Korea as summer hits
South Korea has seen a spike in food safety violations with the arrival of summer, highlighting concerns over contamination risks and inspection failures
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
Food fraud in Turkey reveals critical risks
Food fraud in Turkey is widespread and growing more sophisticated, with serious consequences for public health and trust in the supply chain
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
Japan’s low GM food awareness slows self-sufficiency progress
New data shows under 50% of Japan consumers understand GM foods, a challenge to reaching local food self-sufficiency and production goals
Food safety vs sustainability: Will industry have to choose?
Age-old tensions between food safety and sustainability are coming to a head - and the final outcome will shape the future of the food industry
安全第一 ：核汚染魚介類、ベトナムMSG不純物混入、ASF
核汚染魚介類、ベトナムMSG不純物混入、ASFなど取り上げています。
South Korea pushes food safety, export strategy in Latin America
South Korea has set its sights on Latin America for food safety exchanges and export growth plans to support food trade
Deadline extended: NutraIngredients-Asia Awards entry submission closes June 30
The deadline for submitting your entries for the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025 has been extended by two weeks to June 30.
Sugar prices falling: What does this mean for manufacturers and will it last?
Sugar prices fall to lowest level since June 2021
Safety First: Nuclear seafood, Vietnam MSG adulteration, ASF and more
Nuclear seafood, Vietnam MSG adulteration, ASF and more feature in this edition of Safety First
South Korea to implement food safety self-inspection for firms using ‘simple processing’
Self inspections will now be allowed among South Korean food firms which utilise ‘simple processing’, in a bid to improve food safety.
Vietnam launches food safety checks on large scale MSG, oil adulteration
Vietnam is undertaking a series of food safety inspections across the country after initial checks found large scale adulteration in collective kitchens.
Indonesia halal authority issues warnings after multiple food products found to contain pork
DNA analysis has shown that multiple confectionery products in the Indonesian market contained pork.
Japan tightens dairy rules to improve standardisation, probiotic fortification safety
Japan has enforced new rules for dairy products, including condensed milk, powdered milk and products containing non-milk ingredients.
Food fraud and recalls – industry stresses are ramping up
The food and drink industry is facing some of its biggest threats
Safety First: South Korea food poisoning policy, honey authenticity tech and more
South Korea food poisoning policy, honey authenticity tech and more feature in this edition of Safety First.
South Korea launches ‘preparation plan’ to manage potential food supply disruptions
South Korea will allow more flexibility in purchasing processes and international online imports as part of a new plan to manage disruptions to food supplies.
Honey authenticity: Estonia invests in DNA tech in bid to drive exports to Asia
Estonian trade officials are hoping to take a bigger slice of Japan’s 45,000 tonne honey market on the back of promoting new authenticity tech.
Food poisoning policy: South Korea seeks to limit large outbreaks to two per year
The South Korean government is striving to clamp down on large scale national food poisoning cases after a spate of significant outbreaks.
Japan looks to tighten mineral water safety standards with focus on ‘forever chemicals’
The Japanese government is setting permitted levels of so-called ‘forever chemicals’ in mineral water, with standards set to mirror those of tap water.
FSANZ proposes new rules for caffeine in foods to address overconsumption risk
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is proposing new caffeine regulations for retail foods to mitigate overconsumption risks among vulnerable groups.
Going digital: Vietnam launches online food safety system handbook for food industry
Vietnam has launched a new handbook to help food and beverage companies in the country use its newly-enforced online food safety system platform.
Agroecology: How introducing natural flora can still protect yields
Agroecology - a means of integrating more sustainability and nature into agricultural practices – does not need to be at the expense of yields, provided the right data and expertise is followed.
‘Crucial for quality’: India tightens food safety standards for e-commerce platforms
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a series of training programmes to address rising food safety concerns in the e-commerce market.
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.
Safety First: South Korea food labels, Indonesia GM hoaxes, China safety concerns and more
South Korea food labels, Indonesia GM food hoaxes, China food safety concerns and more feature in this edition of Safety First.
China’s latest food safety report reveals pesticide contamination, food additives as major concerns
China’s most recent government-led food safety report has revealed pesticide contamination, microbial contamination and excessive food additive content as the major concerns.
Low-fat, high-carb diets, food insecurity linked to obesity – Korea study
A new study has found a close association between low-fat, high-carbohydrate diets, food insecurity, and metabolically unhealthy obesity (MUO) among the South Korean population.
New national Vietnam food safety centre to prioritise early risk management and data collection
The Vietnamese government’s newly-established national food safety centre will prioritise early risk management and nationwide data collection in order to support food safety enhancement.
Our Top 10 APAC food and beverage industry food safety and security stories in 2024
We reveal the top 10 most-read food safety and security stories from the APAC food and beverage industry from 2024, featuring chemical leaching and antibiotic fears, package labelling to ensure safety, import regulations and more.
BE WTR pushes global expansion, launches flavour-enhancing ‘activated water’
Premium water brand BE WTR aims to “revolutionise hydration” with its filtration and flavour-enhancing technologies, as it actively sets up bottling plants across the globe on the back of new funding.
FNA DEEP DIVE: FOOD SAFETY & TRACEABILITY
Digital defence: Why APAC food firms are prioritising tech investments for food safety and traceability
Investments into food safety and traceability tech are becoming major priorities for many food and beverage firms across the Asia Pacific region, with regional experts telling us this is inn response to rapidly-evolving local needs.
Singapore’s Natural Trace seeks to combat food fraud, fill gaps in existing traceability tech with DNA-based ingredient
Singapore-headquartered firm Natural Trace aims to address the limitations of existing traceability technologies through its DNA-based ingredient, while contributing to combatting food fraud and “irresponsible market behaviour”.
The ‘missing piece’: Australia food safety technologies must shift from silo approach
Food safety technologies across the Australian supply chain need to enhance interoperability and data integration, and move away from the current silo approach.
Handwashing not optional: South Korea concerned over rise in food poisoning cases after pandemic period
The South Korean government has issued a warning about food poisoning in the country, highlighting concerns that incidences have increased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic.