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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/10/21/War-for-Pure-India-prosecutes-31-for-adulteration-after-just-54-of-samples-found-to-be-safe/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Indian state of Madhya Pradesh has prosecuted 31 food and beverage manufacturers for adulteration under the National Security Act (NSA), following test results that revealed just 54% of all food samples tested so far to be safe for consumption. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/10/17/Policy-Picks-Singapore-sugary-beverage-rules-Philippines-taxes-Japan-tax-hike-and-more-feature-in-our-round-up/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singapore sugary beverage rules, Philippines taxes, Japan tax hike and more feature in this edition of Policy Picks. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/10/16/Sugar-tax-dismay-Philippines-senate-highlights-failure-of-revenue-payout-to-sugar-industry/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Philippines Senate House Committee on Ways and Means expressed ‘dismay’ over the payout of sugar taxes under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Act to the ‘intended beneficiaries’ within the sugar industry, particularly sugar farmers. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/09/14/Harmful-for-kids-Ban-junk-food-ads-before-9pm-in-Malaysia-to-complement-sugar-tax-Expert/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A ban on all junk food advertising before 9pm has been recommended in Malaysia, with an obesity prevention experts claiming it will complement the health effects of the country’s recently-implemented sugar tax. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/10/14/Hugely-disproportionate-Singapore-to-ban-SSB-ads-alongside-colour-coded-nutrition-label-plan/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singapore is set to introduce mandatory colour-coded front-of-pack nutrition label and ban advertising for pre-packaged sugar sweetened beverages (SSB), a move that has caused the industry to voice doubts, while health policy experts have welcomed the move. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/10/07/Sin-taxes-in-Philippines-Senate-pushes-for-alcohol-tax-hike-via-TRAIN-Phase-2/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Philippines Senate panel has recommended that a bill to increase taxes on alcohol and other ‘sin’ products under Phase 2 of the controversial TRAIN law be passed. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/09/23/Indonesia-4.0-Food-industry-tech-and-innovation-to-play-huge-role-in-country-s-dream-to-be-world-s-fourth-largest-economy/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The food and beverage industry in Indonesia is expected to play a ‘huge’ role in the South East Asian nation’s ambition to become the world’s fourth-largest global economy by the year 2050. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/09/17/Japan-tax-hike-Alcohol-faces-2-increase-as-retailers-move-to-curb-general-confusion/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Japan will implement a 2% increase in consumption taxes for alcohol starting October 1 this year, creating a potential grey area where it is used an ingredient in food products. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/09/17/Boosting-Indian-competitiveness-Five-major-food-categories-to-benefit-from-US-417m-World-Bank-collaboration/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Prepared and packaged foods are one the five key categories identified by an India-World Bank collaborative programme to boost the nation’s food manufacturing sector, which has now moved to the cabinet approval stage. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/09/15/Added-sugar-labelling-Australian-industry-fully-supportive-but-appeals-for-consistency/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The food and beverage industry in Australia has expressed ‘full support’ for the addition of information about added sugar onto food and beverage labels. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/09/13/Policy-Picks-FSSAI-food-safety-audits-new-UAE-sugar-tax-additions-Indonesia-s-no-palm-oil-claims-ban-and-more-in-our-round-up/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T23:18:03.573Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[FSSAI food safety audits, new UAE sugar tax additions, Indonesia's 'no palm oil' claims ban and more in this edition of Policy Picks. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/09/11/Sugar-beat-UAE-to-impose-50-excise-tax-in-2020-on-products-containing-sugar-and-sweeteners/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE Government is imposing a 50% excise tax on products containing added sugar or sweeteners ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/09/09/Energy-drinks-take-a-hit-in-New-Zealand-as-grocery-chain-ban-sales-to-teenagers/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-02-18T04:07:42.876Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[New Zealand grocery chain Countdown introduced an age restriction on the sales of energy drink. ©Countdown Facebook ]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/09/04/Mandate-Health-Star-Rating-system-NZ-report-demands-real-action-over-ultra-processed-foods/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-02-17T22:01:16.26Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A new New Zealand report has revived calls for the government to make the Health Star Rating (HSR) system mandatory in the country after highlighting that almost all leading food brands carried high numbers of ultra-processed foods. @HealthStarRating]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/09/03/Healthy-China-2030-concerns-Country-s-packaged-foods-and-drinks-take-top-spots-for-fat-and-sugar-content/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-02-17T22:02:11.692Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Packaged food and beverage products in China have been found to contain the highest levels of saturated fat and total sugar content, and is second only to India in terms of calorie content, according to a new study. ©iStock]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/09/02/No-palm-oil-claims-banned-in-Indonesia-Local-industry-backs-move-while-MNCs-reiterate-RSPO-commitment/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Indonesia’s recent banning of products carrying ‘Palm Oil Free’ labels has received a positive response from the local industry, while MNCs Nestle and PepsiCo have reiterated their commitment to use of RSPO-certified palm oil. ]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/08/27/Ban-on-live-sheep-export-to-Middle-East-extended-due-to-heat-stress-risk/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Shipments to the Middle East must comply with heat stress management plan including lower stocking densities and increasing ventilation in pens ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/08/27/Hazard-reduction-FSSAI-mandates-compulsory-third-party-food-safety-audits-in-six-high-risk-categories/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a formal order mandating compulsory third party food safety auditing for all food companies that deal in ‘high-risk’ product categories in hopes of reducing the need for frequent government inspections. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/08/26/Cheesed-off-Australia-makes-no-promises-to-EU-to-remove-GI-protected-food-names-amid-industry-unrest/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The European Union (EU)’s recent demands that Australia remove food product names it claims are protected under the Geographical Indication (GI) scheme, such as feta or gruyere cheese, has angered the country’s F&B industry, but the government insists it has made ‘no promises’ to its second largest trading partner. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/08/20/Due-for-review-FSANZ-launches-proposals-for-food-safety-standards-review-in-Australia/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has launched two proposals  to overhaul of the Australian food safety standards in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code), marking the first time in almost two decades these have been reviewed. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/08/20/Fermentation-fear-One-in-five-Aussie-beverages-non-compliant-with-alcohol-limits/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Over 20% of fermented beverages in Australia have been found to contain alcohol content above that of the limits stipulated by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), a government study has revealed.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/08/19/Tight-supply-Philippines-approves-fresh-wave-of-sugar-imports-to-meet-manufacturer-demand/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Philippines Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has approved a new round of sugar imports into the country, on the back of requests from local food manufacturers such as Coca-Cola and Pepsi. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/08/15/Policy-Picks-Liquor-adulterators-prosecuted-under-NSA-in-India-China-s-national-health-guidelines-Thai-GMO-rules-and-more-feature-in-our-round-up/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T23:06:26.133Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Liquor adulteration prosecution under NSA in India, China's national health guidelines, Thai GMO regulations and more feature in this edition of Policy Picks. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/08/13/Biosafety-governance-Thailand-s-GMO-regulation-draft-to-cover-full-spectrum-of-plant-microorganism-and-animal-products/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Thailand has drafted a new set of regulations for comments, targeting food and food products containing or consisting of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which covers the entire spectrum across plant, microorganism and animal-based foods. ©iStock]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/08/13/Culpable-to-homicide-India-to-prosecute-liquor-adulterators-under-National-Security-Act/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has passed several amendments to penalties for offenders involved in liquor adulteration, including prosecution under National Security Act (NSA) and Gangster Act. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/08/07/Dairy-is-huge-problem-Punjab-tops-India-adulteration-list-despite-food-safety-crackdown/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Punjab has topped the list of adulterated and/or misbranded food items in India despite active efforts by the local food safety department to eradicate this, according to official government numbers. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/08/05/Healthy-China-Ambitious-plans-to-cut-dietary-oil-salt-and-sugar-intake-nationwide-by-2030/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[China’s national health strategy guidelines, dubbed the ‘Healthy China Movement’, has announced ambitious goals of cutting dietary oil, salt and sugar nationwide by 2030, in tandem with the overarching ‘Healthy China 2030’ initiative. ©iStock]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/07/21/Thai-durian-peril-Local-industry-cries-foul-at-China-s-new-GMP-requirements/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Fruit companies in Thailand are feeling the heat after China introduced new requirements for durian imports from the country to come with a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/07/25/Gaming-the-system-Oceania-s-Health-Star-Rating-scheme-under-fire-from-academics-and-consumer-groups/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-05T11:20:32.526Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Health Star Ratings (HSR) scoring system has come under fire yet again as the completion of its five-year-review draws close, with both consumer groups and academics calling for major changes in its proceedings. ©iStock]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/07/23/Consumers-already-get-it-Kiwi-industry-rages-at-latest-sugar-tax-study/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Most New Zealand consumers have “got the message” about switching to some of the many no- or low-sugar drinks now available, according to the country’s top food and beverage industry association. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/07/17/Effective-sugar-taxation-Two-factors-crucial-for-success-claims-New-Zealand-study/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:52:49.306Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A new study from the University of Otago has highlighted the overall effectiveness of sugar taxation in several countries where it has been implemented, but stressed that both taxation design and policy consistency need to be taken into account to increase chances of success. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/07/16/Coca-Cola-Nestle-and-Fonterra-reaffirm-reformulation-drive-amid-calls-for-more-Malaysian-government-support/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:50:00.741Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Coca-Cola, Nestle and Fonterra have reaffirmed to FoodNavigator-Asia their commitment towards healthier reformulation, especially around sugar reduction. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/07/15/Wrong-move-wrong-time-India-s-colour-coded-labelling-regulations-draft-hit-red-light-with-industry/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:52:49.432Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A new food labelling regulations draft published by the FSSAI suggesting colour coded labelling for products high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) has drawn fervent protest from the nation’s food and beverage industry. [Image for illustration purposes only] ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/07/12/Policy-Picks-Sugar-taxes-in-Malaysia-and-Pakistan-stricter-import-rules-in-South-Korea-and-more-feature-in-our-round-up/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:52:19.692Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Malaysia has implemented its sugar tax targeting sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in the country. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/07/10/Stricter-import-rules-South-Korea-upgrades-enforcement-regulations-for-inbound-food-products/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:47:20.133Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[South Korea has upgraded the enforcement regulations for its Imported Food Act, with an import sanitation appraisal now mandatory for multiple types of food products. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/07/03/No-more-protectionism-Boost-for-manufacturers-as-Malaysia-stands-firm-on-liberalisation-of-sugar-market/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:47:21.998Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Malaysian trade officials have insisted they are standing firm on a decision to grant sugar import licenses to eight Sarawak F&B manufacturers. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/07/02/Bureaucratic-gobbledygook-Why-Philippines-lifted-ridiculous-ban-on-fish-from-nuclear-hit-Fukushima/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:44:49.004Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Philippines has lifted its ban on the importation of several fish species from the nuclear-hit region of Fukushima, calling this a ‘gesture of goodwill’ towards Japan. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/07/02/Malaysia-sugar-tax-Innovation-and-reformulation-underway-but-is-it-enough/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:47:20.086Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Malaysia has implemented its sugar tax targeting sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in the country, which has led major beverage companies to reformulate products in an attempt to curb its impact – but is this enough to meet the government’s goal of combatting chronic diseases? ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/07/01/More-control-FSSAI-wants-to-expand-jurisdiction-over-India-s-food-imports-and-exports/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:45:19.115Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is looking to amend the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act to expand its jurisdiction over the country’s food product exports. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/06/26/Waste-of-time-Controversial-Indian-packaged-water-plant-to-launch-operations-after-12-years/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:41:41.723Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A packaged drinking water plant operated by India’s Kerala Water Authority (KWA) has finally reached the final stages of its launch after it was first conceptualized some 12 years ago. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/06/25/Plastic-in-India-FSSAI-ordered-to-assess-need-for-further-regulations-restricting-food-packaging/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:44:44.534Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has been ordered to head up a committee examining the necessity of establishing further regulations governing the use of plastic packaging for food products in the country. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/06/18/Consumer-confusion-reigns-supreme-as-only-five-of-280-fake-vinegar-brands-named-by-Philippines-FDA/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:41:41.375Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Philippines Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has named five ‘fake vinegar’ brands following continued pressure by government officials and the public. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/06/18/Taxes-galore-Pakistan-to-double-sugar-taxation-as-part-of-effort-to-secure-IMF-bailout-funds/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:42:48.548Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Pakistani government will be doubling the country’s sugar tax to 17% as well as implementing a raft of other levies. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/06/17/Cheap-dangerous-oil-Indian-FDA-warning-over-adulterated-products-amid-FSSAI-rule-change/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:41:43.59Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Indian public has been warned about the continued dangers of adulterated edible oil despite a recent labelling change made by FSSAI. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/06/05/Non-halal-candy-Malaysia-may-follow-Brunei-in-removing-White-Rabbit-from-halal-shelves/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:36:42.976Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Popular China-made candy White Rabbit has recently been under fire in Brunei after a study conducted by the country’s Islamic authority revealed it to contain pig protein. ©Shanghai Guan Sheng Yuan Group]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/06/12/Taiwan-cracks-down-on-fake-food-news-with-threat-of-jail-time-and-harsher-financial-penalties/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:36:43.178Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Taiwan has passed an amendment to the country’s food safety laws that will allow for a penalty of up to NT$1mn (US$31,800) or up to three years imprisonment to be imposed on those spreading fake food safety news in the country. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/06/11/Enemies-of-the-nation-Bangladesh-considers-death-penalty-life-imprisonment-for-food-adulterators/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:34:45.61Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Bangladesh is considering implementation of the death penalty or life imprisonment as a punishment for food adulterators in the country. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/06/10/War-on-trans-fats-Food-manufacturers-support-Singapore-ban-on-partially-hydrogenated-oils-starting-2021/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:39:14.109Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singapore has confirmed the ban of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) - a form of trans fats - as an ingredient in all foods, with the new rules  expected to come into force from June 2021. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/06/06/Policy-Picks-The-latest-on-regulatory-updates-in-South-East-Asia-the-Middle-East-Taiwan-and-more/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:38:15.273Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Oman's new taxes, Malaysia and Brunei's White Rabbit candy non-halal debate, Taiwan's tightened regulations for egg imports and more feature in this edition of Policy Picks. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/06/05/Sour-taste-280-fake-vinegar-brands-should-be-revealed-and-pulled-off-shelves-in-the-Philippines/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:36:09.184Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Philippines Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pinol has urged the local FDA and PNRI to release the brand names of vinegar products containing synthetic acetic acid. ©Manny Pinol]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/06/02/GST-expansion-shot-down-Australian-PM-rejects-leaked-suggestion-to-broaden-food-taxation/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:35:41.9Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that the government will not be taking up the Australian Tax Office (ATO) suggestion to extend the application of Goods and Service Tax (GST) to a broader range of food items. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/05/30/Export-excellence-Trade-chiefs-seek-to-drive-novel-food-exports-on-back-of-Thailand-4.0-gains/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:34:45.672Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/05/29/Taiwan-food-chiefs-hatch-new-egg-safety-plan-to-crack-down-on-fipronil-fears/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Taiwan Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) has announced a new food safety certification requirement for the import of eggs and a raft of egg products and ingredients from August this year. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/05/22/Butterfly-pea-blues-Taiwan-officials-warn-against-consumption-of-plant-but-permit-colouring-use/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Taipei City Government Department of Health has issued a warning against the use of the blue butterfly pea plant for direct consumption as a food or beverage. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/05/15/Delay-debacle-FSSAI-postpones-enforcement-of-wheat-flour-labelling-regulations-its-fifth-hold-up-this-year/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:27:40.122Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered for the postponement of yet another food-related regulation implementation, this time surrounding the labelling of wheat flour. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/05/10/Policy-Picks-The-latest-regulatory-developments-from-the-Philippines-India-and-New-Zealand/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:28:17.997Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Philippines Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is considering the removal of suggested retail prices (SRPs) for rice.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/05/08/Rice-crisis-over-Philippines-looks-at-removal-of-suggested-retail-prices-as-market-stabilises/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:26:09.555Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Philippines Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is considering the removal of suggested retail prices (SRPs) for rice in the wake of the rice tariffication law being signed earlier this year. ©iStock]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/05/07/Coconut-oil-adulteration-FSSAI-bans-14-brands-in-India-as-new-detection-method-gains-traction/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:25:12.242Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has banned 14 brands of coconut oil in the southern state of Kerala, citing the detection of adulteration. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/05/01/Raw-potential-New-Zealand-opens-raw-milk-regulations-review-for-consultation/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:23:14.322Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) has launched an online survey seeking public consultation into the efficacy of current regulations surrounding raw milk. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/25/Manuka-honey-woes-NZ-firms-urge-government-to-act-quickly-to-reduce-harm-wrought-by-new-regulations/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-02-17T21:58:14.763Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Honey companies and Maori collectives have met with New Zealand government representatives at a hui (Maori assembly), seeking faster governmental action and a better solution to issues wrought by recently-implemented mānuka honey regulations. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/24/No-leniency-Punjab-Chief-Minister-orders-indiscriminate-crackdown-on-food-adulteration-through-Ramadan-festival/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:20:33.586Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[‘Indiscriminate action’ and surveillance by the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) will be carried out on dairy and other food items in the province throughout the Ramadan festival period. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/23/No-prosecution-for-non-certified-small-organic-firms-as-FSSAI-postpones-fourth-food-related-enforcement/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:17:29.803Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has postponed the enforcement of organic food certification and regulations for small organic firms. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/23/On-track-for-increased-palm-oil-exports-Malaysia-s-revival-of-China-backed-mega-rail-project-fuels-hopes/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:19:32.405Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Malaysia has signed an agreement with China to resume the much-debated East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, which will include increased palm oil exports to the latter, said Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/17/Meaningless-restrictions-Japan-continues-to-demand-South-Korean-Fukushima-food-ban-repeal-after-WTO-decision/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:18:03.58Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[South Korea’s ban on seafood from Fukushima, Japan has been upheld by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) after a legal debate spanning several years, despite protests from Japan that the food products are ‘scientifically safe’. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/17/Misguided-criticism-Australian-industry-hits-back-at-calls-to-make-on-pack-Health-Star-Rating-system-mandatory/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:17:34.109Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The food and beverage industry in Australia is at odds with local health and consumer groups over calls to make the HSR mandatory. ©iStock]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/16/Junk-food-marketing-NZ-industry-and-health-groups-divided-over-physical-and-mental-harm-claims/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:15:14.148Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The food and retail industry in New Zealand has fired back against a recently-published study claiming that ‘junk food’ marketing that children are subjected to may cause them ‘physical, mental and moral harm’. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/10/Lack-of-evidence-Researchers-demand-stricter-FSANZ-governance-of-food-health-relationship-claims/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:11:29.894Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Australian researchers are calling for stricter governance over regulator FSANZ’s food-health relationship claims system, after arguing that 40.3% of product claims have not been proven with substantial evidence. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/08/Injurious-and-dangerous-Alcohol-warning-labels-entered-into-force-in-India-from-April-1/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:11:59.462Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will implement the mandatory attachment of warning labels to all alcoholic beverages come April 1. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/01/Colour-coding-for-sugar-reduction-Sri-Lanka-next-to-implement-traffic-light-labelling-system-for-packaged-foods/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:10:03.611Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Sri Lanka will implement a traffic light coding system for packaged foods in the country, targeting specified levels of sugar, salt and fat content following success of the system’s application to soft drinks in the country. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/03/29/Policy-Picks-FSSAI-traffic-light-labelling-Thailand-non-alcoholic-beer-rules-Malaysia-sugar-tax-and-more-in-our-policy-round-up/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:11:57.354Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The FSSAI draft on food labelling regulations including controversial traffic light labelling rules will be soon be released for public comment. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/03/27/Beer-or-malt-drink-Thailand-examines-non-alcoholic-governance-to-avoid-legal-loophole-exploitation/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:07:57.433Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Thailand is putting together a working group to examine the governance of alcohol-free ‘beers’ being manufactured and produced by traditional beer breweries, in order to avoid these falling through a possible legislative loophole. ©Pexels]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/03/26/FSSAI-traffic-light-labelling-regulations-set-for-public-consultation-soon/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:08:28.999Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) draft on food labelling regulations including controversial traffic light labelling rules will be soon be released for public comment. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/03/13/Malaysia-sugar-tax-Implementation-postponed-to-July-limits-raised-for-milk-based-drinks/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:04:56.824Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Malaysia has announced the postponement of its sugar tax implementation date by three months, as well as an increase in the sugar content limit for milk-based beverages. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/03/12/Science-and-politics-Can-research-into-legislative-decision-making-help-to-address-food-security/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T21:58:30.75Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Policymakers need to be encouraged to take a scientic approach when drawing up legislation to boost food security, according to a panel of experts. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/03/12/Timely-intervention-Singapore-s-food-industry-generally-supportive-of-trans-fat-ban/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:03:55.578Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The food industry in Singapore has responded positively to a proposal by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to ban all partially hydrogenated oils (PHO), a form of trans fat commonly found in pre-packaged food products. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/03/06/Concerns-raised-over-front-group-representatives-on-Indian-regulator-s-decision-making-boards/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:01:52.349Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Concerns have been raised over the inclusion of ILSI representatives on boards making crucial decisions within FSSAI, amid claims it is too close to major F&B firms, especially junk food manufacturing ones. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/03/02/ASEAN-harmonisation-Will-2019-see-substantial-success-in-aligning-region-s-food-laws/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:00:51.625Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Food industry and academic experts have weighed in on the ongoing endeavours being made to standardise food industry standards in South East Asian region, and the prospects of its success this time around. ©iStock]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/02/27/Ensuring-accountability-New-India-rules-ensure-food-brand-ambassadors-are-liable-for-misleading-advertisements/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T21:53:50.861Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[New documentation has highlighted that the New Zealand Ministry of Health is still actively deliberating a sugar tax, even though the government as a whole has already ruled it out. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Saudi Arabian consumers are becoming increasingly savvy when seeking out food and beverage bargains, and are also demanding new products with a stronger health focus. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[At a time when barriers to trade are supposedly being knocked down, a number of South East Asian countries are protecting their own animal protein industries from intra-bloc competition. ©Pexels]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Fears are mounting that a big chunk of India’s food exports would be hit after suggestions emerged that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates would halt billions of dollars of imports because of issues surrounding quality. ©Pixabay]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Skipping breakfast was not linked to people feeling hungrier in the afternoon. ©GettyImages]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Philippines’ lifting of a 20-year old rice import cap is likely to result in some 1.2 million metric tons of rice being imported into the country. ©Pixabay]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nestle India has shown strong support for the Indian government’s issuance of notices to Google and Facebook, requesting the removal of ‘false and malicious’ news content. ©Pixabay]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has officially banned the freezing of milk in regular ice factories that are not specifically licensed to do so in an effort to prevent adulteration activities. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singapore has formally lifted its ban on the sale of food products containing alcohol after 10.30pm, allowing for items such as alcohol-containing ice creams and chocolates to be sold. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Thai Excise Department is looking at raising the required content of fruits and/or vegetables in juices to a minimum of 20% in order for products to receive an excise tax exemption. ©Pixabay]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[As Singapore winds up its public consultation on sugar tax, the majority of participants have demanded sugar-reduction methods that extend more broadly across the industry beyond just targeting sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). ©Pixabay]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/01/25/Policy-Picks-New-packaging-laws-in-India-Thailand-s-trans-fat-ban-Coca-Cola-Jamie-Oliver-s-sugar-tax-video-and-more-feature-in-our-policy-round-up/</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-03T21:37:43.707Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[As the debate surrounding the possibility of a sugar tax in New Zealand intensifies, industry groups stand firmly against it, whereas some academics and consumers are gunning for it. Here we provide the lowdown on the current state of the debate. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/01/22/Thailand-s-artificial-trans-fats-ban-implementation-well-received-by-PepsiCo-and-food-industry/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T21:42:40.899Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Thailand's ban on trans fats has been well-received by potato chips manufacturing giant PepsiCo (under brands such as Lay’s and Cheetos) and others in the food industry. ©LaysThailand]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/01/21/Next-level-of-food-safety-in-India-FSSAI-announces-new-packaging-regulations/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced new regulations prohibiting all food businesses in India from using ‘unsafe’ materials such as newspapers and recycled plastics to wrap food products. ©Pixabay]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Malaysian Ministry of Health is encouraging both food service outlets as well as beverage manufacturers to reduce sugar content in beverage products alongside the upcoming implementation of a sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax in the country. ©Pixabay]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/01/15/Claims-Coca-Cola-shaped-Chinese-anti-obesity-policies-to-its-advantage-via-government-ties-Studies/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Studies claimed that Coca-Cola has shaped Chinese anti-obesity policies to its advantage via government ties.  ©iStock]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[AusBev CEO writes on sugary drinks taxes in this opinion piece. ©AusBev]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-03T21:34:18.859Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Australia has launched a new action plan that looks to undertake the challenge of addressing non-tariff barriers to its export markets worldwide. Its grapes have previously benefited from such actions. ©iStock]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[We bring you six regulation and policy updates that look set to heavily influence the APAC food industry in 2019. ©Pixabay]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/12/19/Certainty-and-credence-New-Zealand-to-introduce-new-national-organic-food-standard/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T21:31:13.482Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[New Zealand looks set to introduce a new national food standard for organic production next year. ©iStock]]></image:caption>
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