MOH has carefully reviewed the measures and practices adopted by other countries, and studied their impact in these countriesAs part of Singapore’s War on Diabetes, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Health Promotion Board (HPB) will conduct a public consultation to seek views from the publi...
The pilot will be jointly undertaken by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. South Korea has announced a blockchain technology pilot aimed at tracking beef through the entire food supply chain.
The pilot will be jointly undertaken by the Ministry ...
Keeping the priority of Australians safe in mind and to support the farmers whose livelihoods have been put at risk, the government has announced various reforms.Over the past few days, owing to a series of distressing events that has unfolded, relating to tampering with strawberries, particularly o...
This is the highest financial penalty meted out by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) for a single case.13 fresh chicken distributors which supply more than 90 per cent of fresh chicken products in Singapore have been fined a record S$26.9 million for price-fixing and non-co...
The government of Queensland has offered $100,000 Australian dollars to anyone with information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the strawberry contamination.
The strawberry contamination scare in Australia has caused recall of the fruit of major brands from the...
The ingredients, ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, are typically used as medicines to relieve blocked nose and cough.The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has found that the "Ke Le" weight loss product sold online contains two undeclared potent medicinal ingredients that could pose serious health risks.
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The helpline is intended to create massive awareness among people about intake of food.The Punjab Food Authority (PFA), Pakistan has decided to set up a Consultation Food Helpline to give free information about food and nutrition.
Under the Food Helpline, qualified nutritionists and food experts wo...
Food insecurity remains a critical issue in Gaza, and many Palestine refugee families face difficulties in meeting their minimum food needs. The Japanese Ambassador for Palestinian Affairs and Representative of Japan to Palestine, Takeshi Okubo, and UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency) Com...
The initiative aims to grow research and farming capability and boost export revenue across the country’s goat’s milk industry.New Zealand has launched a $19.7 million programme with Dairy Goat Co-operative to grow the goat’s milk infant formula industry in the country.
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The announcement comes as demand for most dairy categories in China grew by more than 20 per cent.The UK has secured a multi-million-pound deal which will allow it to import its dairy products made with milk from third countries into China.
Estimated to be worth £240 million over five years, ...
It is providing best practice resources on managing allergens in food.A new refreshed Food Allergen Portal has been launched as a result of collaboration between industry, consumer and government stakeholders. It is providing best practice resources on managing allergens in food.
Mr. Mark Booth, Fo...
AFGC CEO Ms Tanya Barden said that delivering Australia a competitive company tax system is crucial to trade exposed economic sectors like food and grocery manufacturing which is subject to the global pursuit of cost competitiveness.The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) continues to support...
Heinz is opposed to the $10 million penalty but has not suggested an alternative figure.ACCC has called for food giant Heinz to be hit with a $10 million fine after misleading consumers by claiming one of its snacks, marketed for toddlers, was beneficial for young children.
In a hear...
Condensed milk producers and distributors have six months to comply with the ban.Indonesia is introducing a ban on marketing condensed milk and its derivatives as milk, as misleading advertisements contribute to the country’s obesity problem among children.
Parents often give condensed milk to in...
The new consolidated regulations are the result of consultations with stakeholders and consumers since the Safe Food for Canadians Act was passed in 2012, and they will come into force on January 15, 2019.Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor have...
It also said that by 2025, the dairy industry should have been "invigorated in an all-round manner," with milk supplies, dairy processing and quality, and industrial competitiveness at world-leading levels.According to the guidelines released by the General Office of the State Council, by 2020, the ...
Singapore is known for intellectual nourishment prophylactic thanks to AVA. It’s achieved a good reputation even though Singapore must import over 90 percent of the food it consumes because the city -state has little farmland of its own and limited fishing grounds.Singapore . If Chair D...
Bubs Australia Chairman, Dennis Lin says there may be an growing demand for goat milk based infant method in China, specifically in mother and baby shops.Bubs Australia (ASX:BUB) has entered into a binding production agreement with Australia Deloraine Dairy as a vital step towards reaching...
