Food Regulation_Newsletter from Global Foodmate_Vol.100_Newsletter_Newsletter

Food Regulation_Newsletter from Global Foodmate_Vol.100

Global Foodmate

18 Aug 2025

100
vol

08-18
2025


	UAE Revises Regulations on the Regulatory Regime for Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
	On August 13, 2025, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued regulations establishing a regulatory framework for cosmetics and personal care products. The decision takes effect the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
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	Thailand Proposes Amendment to Labeling Regulations for Fluoride Toothpaste
	Bangkok, August 14, 2025 – The Thai Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA) has announced proposed revisions to the labeling requirements for fluoride-containing toothpaste. The public consultation period for feedback will remain open until August 28, 2025.
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	Nutritional Supplements for the Elderly Draft Standard Released for Public Comment, Signaling Potential Industry Turning Point in Special Dietary Foods Market
	On August 1, 2025, the National Food Safety Standard Review Committee released the draft National Food Safety Standard: Nutritional Supplements for elderly (hereinafter referred to as the "Draft Standard") for public consultation. Let's review the key contents with our partners.
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	EU to Approve d-alpha-Tocopheryl Polyethylene Glycol 1000 Succinate as Food Additive
	EFSA Proposes Authorization of d-α-Tocopheryl PEG 1000 Succinate as Food Additive
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	General Administration of Customs: Announcement on Phytosanitary Requirements for imported Fresh Table Apples from Australia
	In accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of China and the agreement between the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as "GACC") and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry of Australia (hereinafter referred to as "DAFF") on the phytosanitary requirements for the export of fresh apples from Australia to China, fresh apples from Australia that meet the following requirements are permitted for import effective immediately.
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	Analysis of Frequently Asked Questions on New Food Labeling Regulations(VI)
	Following the release of the National Food Safety Standard – General Rules for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods (GB 7718-2025), the National Food Safety Standard – General Rules for the Nutrition Labeling of Prepackaged Foods (GB 28050-2025), and the Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Food Labeling, label compliance has become a key focus for food enterprises. To help food-industry practitioners better understand and apply these new standards and regulations, Global FoodMate convened the "Second Training & Exchange Meeting on New Food-Labeling Standards and Compliance Management" in Shanghai on 9–10 July. Global FoodMate has compiled the most frequently asked questions concerning GB 7718-2025 for the reference of food production and distribution enterprises.
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	European Union Publishes Draft Amendment to Novel Food Regulations
	On 5 August 2025, the European Union published Notification G/SPS/N/EU/874, releasing a draft amendment to its novel food regulations, which was developed by the European Commission.
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