Regulation Updates

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,...

Lutemax protects eye from blue light and UV rays, which helps reduce eye strain and fatigue and may lower the risk of age-related macular degeneration. Breast milk naturally contains significant amount of Lutein to meet...

Sleep plays a vital role in cognitive processes such as memory retention and carbohydrate metabolism. The quality of carbohydrate intake is a core consideration in nutraceutical product development since it modulates sleep stages and cognitive...