Consumer Industry News

Gold Coast Baking Company has recalled its “King Henrys Bakehouse Rye Bread 900g” product due to the presence of an undeclared soy allergen.The affected products were sold at Coles and independent retailers including IGA, SPAR, Drakes, and Foodworks across south-east Queensland, Australia.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters on May 20, 2026, to eight retailers for selling unauthorized tobacco products designed to resemble everyday consumer items such as candy, breath strips, and cough drops.

The Mongolian Agency for Standardization and Metrology has released a draft standard titled “Mayonnaise and Various Sauces – General Technical Requirements” for public consultation until 25 June 2026.

Global Seafood Distributors (Australia) Pty Ltd announced a recall of its Seafood Marinara Mix (500 g) due to the presence of foreign matter, specifically mussel shell fragments.

The European Union has clarified stricter regulatory expectations for environmental marketing claims under the amended Unfair Commercial Practices Directive through the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive, significantly increasing scrutiny of “carbon neutral” and other sustain

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence as part of its planned revision of the EU Tobacco Products Directive and Tobacco Advertising Directive to address emerging tobacco and nicotine products, evolving consumption patterns, and digital marketing practices.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a recall notice regarding WAP Sensual Enhancement capsules marketed by Best Supplements Best Prices.

The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has published a draft order establishing criteria for classifying drinking water as “natural mineral water.” The proposal defines geological, hydrogeological, physicochemical, microbiological, and clinical requirements applicable to natural mineral waters in line

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a final notice revising seven U.S. grade standards for canned tomato products.

The European Commission has published a draft Delegated Regulation amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2104 concerning marketing standards for olive oil under Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.