Regulation Updates

Echinacea stands as the world's leading herbal supplement because it generates $168 million annually in U.S. sales through its immune system benefits. The rising market demand has created new threats to product safety due to...

Regulatory intelligence analysis is the key tool that enables UK manufacturing companies to monitor changes in global regulatory standards, evaluate compliance risks, and align their products with international requirements. By leveraging RI, companies can achieve...

Preterm birth (PTB) is a significant health risk globally, occurring before week 37 and early preterm birth before week 34. Nutritional support during pregnancy can decrease neonatal complications and death. Long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids...

In 2025, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken an important regulatory action by releasing FSSAI draft vegan regulations draft amendments to its Food Safety and Standards (Vegan Foods) Regulations, 2022....

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) established its Human Foods Program Guidance Agenda for 2025 to improve food safety and transparency and support innovation. The two main priorities from the agenda focus on natural...

Berries serve as versatile natural ingredients because they offer attractive appearance and strong flavors and high antioxidant and vitamin and polyphenol content. The growing consumer interest in natural products has led to increased adoption of...

The most crucial component and primary factor used by buyers to choose any food product is its color, which increases its acceptability and attractiveness. Over time, synthetic colorants have been increasingly replaced by natural food...

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) published a voluntary standard IS 11968:2019, the standard details the specifications for requirements, sampling and test methods for pet foods designed for dogs and cats. The standard outlines guidelines...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially asked the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to schedule 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as a Schedule I controlled substance. The FDA has taken this action because of increasing worries...

Gardenia blue is a natural food colorant made from the fruit of the gardenia jasminoides plant. It is created from an enzymatic reaction and acts as a blue or dark purple colorant in foods, drinks,...