Policy Picks: Thailand alt-protein policies, South Korea new cultivated meat rules, EUDR analysis blasted by experts and more in our round-up

Thailand alt-protein policies, South Korea new cultivated meat rules, EUDR analysis blasted by experts and more in this edition of Policy Picks. Read more

China excessive packaging rules: Tea in the spotlight as regulator implements stricter bans on entire category

China State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has announced new, stricter excessive packaging regulations governing the tea industry, one of the country’s largest and most traditional commodities. Read more

Red yeast rice impact: Kobayashi Pharmaceutical records nearly US$25m losses in Q1

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical reported an “extraordinary loss” of nearly US$25m (JPY$3.86bn) in its Q1 results due to the recall of its contaminated red yeast rice products, raw materials, and compensation of medical expenses. Read more

Animal alerts: South Korea tightens food safety requirements for animal-based food product imports

The South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) is implementing stricter food safety requirements when importing animal-based products into the country. Read more