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California extends its bans on some food additives to schools

Assembly Bill 2316 bans dyes in schools, including Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Green 3.

Sep 06, 2024

US revoked regulation allowing the use of brominated vegetable oils (BVOs) in food

On July 2, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued regulations regarding the withdrawal of the authorization for the use of Brominated vegetable oils (BVO) in food.

Jul 12, 2024

U.S. proposed to amend food additive regulations

On May 16, 2024, according to the U.S. Federal Register, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Notice 2024-10888, which proposes to amend the food additive regulations.

Jun 07, 2024

US exempts cocamidopropyl betaine from residue limits

According to the U.S. Federal Register, on May 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued Regulation 2024-10182, which exempts cocamidopropyl betaine from residue limits.

May 13, 2024

US proposed banning several food additives and continuing to evaluate other chemicals

On November 2, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed banning the use of related food additives (brominated vegetable oil, BVO) and continuing to evaluate the safety of other chemical substances.

Nov 10, 2023

US launched a review of certification requirements for color additives in food

On October 17, 2023, according to the United States Federal Register news, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Notice 2023-22971, announcing the review of the certification requirements for color additives in food and other product

Oct 20, 2023

US released the FY2024 sampling analysis plan for chemical residue in imported food

On September 29, 2023, the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) released the FY2024 Sampling Analysis Plan for Residues of Chemical Substances in Imported Food.

Oct 20, 2023

US is seeking comment on the use of new food additives in some foods

On October 12, 2023, according to the U.S. Federal Register, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Notice 2023-22613 and 22637 to solicit comments on the use of two new food additives in some foods.

Oct 18, 2023

International agency says aspartame is possibly carcinogenic but FDA disagrees

While the IARC classified aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans,” the FDA maintains that there is no evidence linking the artificial sweetener to cancer.

Jul 18, 2023

Alert: US implements automatic detention of food products containing betel nut in all countries

On April 27, 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated the import alert to implement automatic detention measures for all foods that are or contain betel nut (including powder, extract and other forms), including finished products Dietary su

May 08, 2023
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