In the ever-increasing FMCG sector in Africa, competition in the market is no longer just about the price point or the taste intensity of the products. African consumers are shifting to being more experience-based as...
Saudi Arabia's Ready-to-Drink (RTD) market is booming, driven by young, busy consumers seeking convenience, with significant growth in RTD coffee & tea, functional drinks, and plant-based options, focusing on innovative flavours, healthier low-sugar/keto choices, and...
In April 2025, the French authorities issued, a public health order suspending the importation, marketing, sale, and distribution of dietary supplements containing Garcinia Cambogia Desr. and any preparation thereof for a period of one year,...
Singapore has proven to be one of the most organized and globally aligned regulatory destinations in Asia, especially in the food and beverage, nutraceutical, cosmeceutical, herbal, health supplement, and pet food industries. As global regulatory...
The cosmetic industry in Indonesia is currently experiencing a paradigm shift, initiated by R&D labs and halal/natural cosmetic brands, from empirical trial-and-error formulation to data-driven and interaction-based formulation. Traditionally, product formulation was dominated by the...
Satiety in pet nutrition is the strategic use of high-fibre, high- protein, and nutrient – dense formulation to make pets feel full longer while consuming fewer calories, aiding in weight loss and reduced begging. Key...
A nutrient compound is a chemical substance in food (like protein, fat, carbs, vitamins, minerals) or soil/fertilizer that living things use for energy, growth, repair, and basic life functions, with categories like macronutrients (carbs, fats,...
China's labeling requirements are complex, mandatory, and vary by product, requiring Chinese language, specific details like origin, importer info, dates, and ingredients, with major regulations including the compulsory CCC mark for many goods (electronics, vehicles)...
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a regulatory directive for the removal and prohibition of the ORSL electrolyte beverages after misbranding issues. The action applies to electrolyte drinks marketed using the...
Toxicology methodologies involve diverse approaches like in vivo (animal), in vitro (cell/tissue), and in silico (computational) testing to assess chemical safety, using techniques such as chromatography (GC, HPLC), mass spectrometry (MS), immunoassays, and omics for...