Food Additives

Food Additives

USA Regulatory Guide: Use of Foods as Food Additives

The use of foods as food additives in the United States is regulated to ensure the safety and quality of the food supply. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ...

SGS Digicomply Editorial TeamSep 24, 20245 min read

Food Additives

Food Supplement Regulation Worldwide

Food supplements have been integrated into health and wellness practices all over the world; millions of consumers seek supplementary aid to health through vitamins, ...

SGS Digicomply Editorial TeamJul 7, 20246 min read

Food Additives

EAEU Bans Stevia as Food Additive in Comprehensive Amendment to Technical Regulation on Food Safety

The Eurasian Economic Union's (EAEU) decision to amend its Technical Regulation on Food Additives has led to significant changes in the landscape of food additive ...

SGS Digicomply Editorial TeamApr 28, 20243 min read

Food Additives

The Debate Over Titanium Dioxide: Safety Concerns and Its Future in Food

In the ever-evolving landscape of food safety and regulatory measures, the debate over the use of titanium dioxide (TiO2) in food products has emerged as a significant ...

SGS Digicomply Editorial TeamMar 12, 20244 min read

Food Additives

SGS Digicomply Early Warning: Regulatory Alert Issued for the First Time Due to Nitrofurans in Seafood

In a significant development for the food safety community, nitrofurans and nitrofurazone have been detected in seafood products, leading to regulatory actions. This ...

SGS Digicomply Editorial TeamFeb 26, 20244 min read

Food Additives

Risk Assessment and Control Measures for Mercury in Fish Products

Mercury is a naturally occurring element that can be found in various forms in the environment. While it exists in trace amounts in the Earth's crust, human activities, ...

SGS Digicomply Editorial TeamFeb 15, 20245 min read

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New Regulations for Public Labels on China's Agricultural Products

China has recently introduced new regulations governing the public labels on agricultural products, aimed at strengthening the management of national special and ...

SGS Digicomply Editorial TeamFeb 9, 20243 min read

Food Additives

Enterobacteriaceae Incidents Surge Again, Exceeding the 2018 Outbreak

Enterobacteriaceae is a bacterial family encompassing a diverse group of organisms with both harmless and pathogenic members. Widely distributed in the environment, ...

SGS Digicomply Editorial TeamFeb 2, 20243 min read

Food Additives

Campylobacter Jejuni - The Stealthy Threat Lurking in Your Food

In the intricate landscape of foodborne pathogens, Campylobacter jejuni stands out as a stealthy threat, often underestimated but with the potential for severe ...

SGS Digicomply Editorial TeamJan 30, 20243 min read

Food Additives

Securing the Supply Chain Amidst Edible Oil Industry's Food Fraud Surge

SGS DIGICOMPLY Food Safety Intelligence Hub reveals a concerning trend in the food industry, particularly within the domain of oils. Incidents of Food Fraud have ...

SGS Digicomply Editorial TeamJan 29, 20243 min read

Food Additives

Why is the FDA Proposing to Revoke the Use of Brominated Vegetable Oil in Food

Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) has been a topic of discussion and concern in the food industry, prompting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to consider its ...

SGS Digicomply Editorial TeamJan 26, 20244 min read

Regulatory Monitoring

Regulatory Landscape for Food Contaminants and Additives in Q1 2020

Despite a reduction in activity from policy makers due to the COVID-19 emergency, on a daily basis, regulatory bodies around the world continue to work to improve ...

SGS Digicomply Editorial TeamApr 20, 20203 min read