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The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published new guidance to protect the health of people with food allergies and improve food safety. The guidance aims to guide food businesses to make allergen reporting clearer, more understandable and more complete. …

In the Official Gazette dated 26 March 2025 and numbered 32853, an important regulation within the scope of the Turkish Food Codex entered into force. The ‘Communiqué on Sampling and Analysis Method Criteria for the Official Control of Mycotoxin Levels…

With the Presidential Decree published in the Official Gazette dated 28 March 2025, some existing boards were amended and the Agriculture and Food Policies Board was established. With the new board, it is aimed to place the policy development process…

EN 15343 is a European standard that defines the traceability of recycled plastics and the conformity assessment of recycled content. This standard provides procedures to ensure the correct tracking and certification of recycled materials in products. EN 15343 ensures transparency…

At USB Certification Bangladesh, we are delighted to have gathered for our annual Iftar program in Dhaka & Chattogram. This event is not only a time to break our fast together but also a meaningful reminder of unity, kindness, and…

BRCGS has published a new guideline to improve pest management in production and storage facilities. Called ‘Best Practice Guideline – Pest Management’, the guideline provides best practices for the effective control of pests in facilities. Particularly in industries where food…

In the period 2023-2024, the World Economic Forum’s UpLink initiative contributed to preventing a total of 142,400 tonnes of CO₂ emissions through projects in sustainable energy, agriculture and production. This is equivalent to the annual emissions of approximately 30,220 vehicles. …

Aydın Memecik Olive has received a geographical indication registration from the European Union (EU) and has another important place among Turkish olives. This prestigious registration has once again crowned the unique quality and deep-rooted history of Aydın Memecik Olive in…

Better Cotton has renewed its Strategic Partnership with Cotton Australia until 2027, strengthening their commitment to sustainably produced cotton. Since 2014, Cotton Australia’s myBMP Standard has been recognized as equivalent to the Better Cotton Standard System (BCSS), allowing Australian farmers…

The Natural Fibre Connect (NFC) Conference returns for its fourth edition on September 22-23, 2025, in Edinburgh, UK. This premier event will gather over 300 professionals from the natural fibre sector, including farmers, brands, retailers, and researchers. Held at the…