Defra Update: Revised Phase 3 Commodity Codes Spreadsheet Defra has updated the Phase 3 commodity codes spreadsheet to correct minor technical errors in the 'rules which must apply' for rows 207 to 243, which include food supplements. Defra Update: Revised Phase 3 Commodity Codes Spreadsheet
FSA Board Meeting – March 2025 The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board meeting will take place on Wednesday 26 March. FSA Board Meeting – March 2025
EFSA Re-Evaluation of Pullulan (E 1204) as a Food Additive and Assessment of its Proposed Use Extension EFSA has published its opinion on the re‐evaluation of pullulan (E 1204) as a food additive and new application for its extension of use. EFSA Re-Evaluation of Pullulan (E 1204) as a Food Additive and Assessment of its Proposed Use Extension
Joint Stakeholder Engagement Forums: 2025 Dates and Participation Details Defra has announced all upcoming dates for the Joint Stakeholder Engagement Forums for 2025. Joint Stakeholder Engagement Forums: 2025 Dates and Participation Details
EFSA – Open Call for Food Additives Analytical and Use Level Data The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a call for food additives analytical and use level data in food and beverages intended for human consumption. The deadline is 31 August 2025. EFSA – Open Call for Food Additives Analytical and Use Level Data
Primary Authority Statutory Guidance Updated The guidance has been updated to take account of legislative changes post EU Exit, and the enhanced role of national regulators. Primary Authority Statutory Guidance Updated
Regulatory Innovation Office Chair Lord Willetts has been appointed as Chair of the Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO). Regulatory Innovation Office Chair
New Chief Executive Appointed at MHRA Lawrence Tallon has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of MHRA, succeeding Dame June Raine DBE who is retiring. He will begin the role from 1 April 2025. New Chief Executive Appointed at MHRA
Regulation on the European Health Data Space Published The Regulation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) has been published in the Official Journal of the EU. Regulation on the European Health Data Space Published
IIH – Border Notifications Data The Imports Intelligence Hub (IIH) provides information on a range of border data and intelligence connected with the import of high-risk food and feed of non-animal origin (HRFNAO) and products of animal origin (POAO). Border Notifications data is now available on the hub. IIH – Border Notifications Data
New Chair of NHS England Dr Penelope Dash has been appointed by the government as the next chair of NHS England. New Chair of NHS England
PAGB Food Supplements Regulatory Workshop The next PAGB Food Supplements Regulatory workshop will take place at the PAGB offices on Tuesday, 18 March, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. PAGB Food Supplements Regulatory Workshop
