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FDA Issues Final Rule for the Requirements for Foreign and Domestic Establishment Registration and Listing for Human Drugs

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued Final Rule for the Requirements for Foreign and Domestic Establishment Registration and Listing for Human Drugs, Including Drugs That…

Oct 13, 2016

FDA Issues Report in Regional FSMA Import Safety Meetings

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a report focused on the implementation of import safety programs under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), including the…

Oct 13, 2016

FDA Mandates Warnings for Use of Several Opioid Products

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has mandated a strong warnings for the combined use of opioid analgesics, prescription opioid cough products, and benzodiazepine labeling. The…

Oct 13, 2016

FDA Updates Guidance on Food Facility Registration Product Categories (USA)

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the guidance document for the food facility registration product categories. This updated guidance aims to enhance the FDA’s capability…

Oct 13, 2016

FDF & FA Release New Pictorial Representation on Food Labels

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and Flavor Association (FA) have released new pictorial representation guidelines for food labels. This guidance document aims to provide food…

Oct 13, 2016

France Starts Trial Period of Proposed Voluntary Nutrition Labels

The government of France has started the trial period for the proposed voluntary nutritional labels for food products. The nutritional labels aim to encourage consumers to choose healthier…

Oct 13, 2016

FSSAI Consults Manual on Microbiological Testing in Foods

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notice that seeks information on the draft FSSAI Manual on Microbiological Testing in Foods and a document on Good Food…

Oct 13, 2016

FSSAI Releases Direction on Operationalization of Food Import Regulations

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released ‘Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regarding Operationalization of Food Safety and…

Oct 13, 2016

Health Canada Consults on Regulation of Self-Care Products

Health Canada is consulting the public on the proposed regulation for self-care products in the country. Self-care products are defined as products that can be directly purchase without a…

Oct 13, 2016

Health Canada Releases Updated Labeling Standard for OTC Acetaminophen Products

Health Canada has released Revised Guidance Document: Acetaminophen Labelling Standard to assist consumers on using these products safely. Acetaminophen is a drug available in both non…

Oct 13, 2016

Hungary Releases Regulation on GMO-Free Labeling

The Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture has released a regulation relating to genetically-modified organism (GMO) labeling. The regulation sets out certain requirements in using the term …

Oct 13, 2016

IEC Issues Standard for Surface Cleaning Appliances

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has issued a standard, IEC 62885-2:2016 Surface cleaning appliances - Part 2: Dry vacuum cleaners for household or similar use - Methods…

Oct 13, 2016

ISO Develops and Reviews Standards for Foodstuffs and Milk

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is developing and reviewing standards specific for foodstuffs and milk products. The standard, ISO/DIS 18787 Foodstuffs -…

Oct 13, 2016

ISO Proposes Standard for Cosmetics

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has proposed a standard intended for cosmetics. The standard is named ISO/FDIS 18415 Cosmetics -- Microbiology -- Detection of…

Oct 13, 2016

Marshall Islands Introduces Styrofoam and Plastic Products Prohibition Act 2016

The government of Marshall Islands has introduced the Styrofoam and Plastic Products Prohibition Act 2016 on August 12, 2016. This act aims to prohibit the importation, manufacturing, sale…

Oct 13, 2016

MDH Releases Updated Lists of Chemicals of High Concern

Minnesota's Department of Health (MDH) released a report, updating the Minnesota Chemicals of High Concern List, which now has a total of 1,769 substances The update includes the following…

Oct 13, 2016

MFDS Proposes Changes to Enforcement Rule of the Cosmetic Act

South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its ‘Proposed Amendments to the "Enforcement Rule of the Cosmetic Act”.’ Some of the…

Oct 13, 2016

MHLW Notifies WTO on Revision of Use of a Food Additive

Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its ‘Amendment to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Food Sanitation Law and the…

Oct 13, 2016

Microgrids and the Future of Decentralized Power

In October 2012, as Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast of the United States, millions of homes went dark. Falling trees pulled electrical wires to the ground and power substations filled…

Oct 13, 2016

MoHW Announces Revision of Cosmetics Safety Law

Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare (MoHW) has announced the government’s revision of the Cosmetics Safety Law to align it with international regulations and practices. The changes…

Oct 13, 2016