On April 17, 2026, the National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment solicited public comments on expanding the scope of use for the food additive Carmine and the food nutrient enhancer 3'-sialyllactose sodium salt.
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On March 31, 2026, the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has decided to abandon the proposal pursuant to section 56 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (the FSANZ Act).
In January 2026, the European Food Safety Authority released updated scientific guidance and administrative guidance for food additive authorisation applications. These updates reflect recent technological advancements in food additives. Compared with previous versions, the new guidance improves both comprehensiveness and clarity, offering more specific and actionable instructions.
China NHC issued notifications regarding the acceptance of “three new foods”. The applications for 2 new food materials, 2 new food additives and 3 new food-related products have been received.
Recently, China's National Health Commission (NHC) issued notifications regarding the approval and review of “Thee new foods” (new food raw materials, new food additives, and new food-related products).
On February 14, 2026, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued 4 new food additives for public comments, including 1 new food enzyme, 2 new food nutrition enhancers, and 1 food processing aid with expanded application scope. Comments are welcomed before March 16, 2026.
IMG_256 On February 26, 2026, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued 2 new food related products for public comments. Comments are welcomed before March 26, 2026.
On Febuary 5, 2026, National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China (NHC) issued an announcement (No. 1 of 2026) for “Three New Foods” with 22 products approved, including 5 new food raw materials, 11 new food additives, and 6 food-related products.
Recently, China's National Health Commission (NHC) issued notifications regarding the approval and review of “Three new foods” (new food raw materials, new food additives, and new food-related products).
On December 8, 2025, Tianjin Hesheng Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (HS SynBio) (Tianjin) received “FDA has no questions” letter. This marks the official recognition of its HMO 2'-Fucosyllactose (2'-FL) as GRAS.
