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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Procon SP finds lack of prices and expired products in 30 of 116 businesses in Baixada Santista

Procon SP's summer operation discovered significant compliance issues in the food and retail sectors in Baixada Santista, with 30 out of 116 establishments inspected found violating consumer protection regulations.

Feb 28 • 23:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VMVT suspended the operation of a fast-food restaurant: supplied food without running water

Lithuania's VMVT has suspended a fast-food restaurant's operations due to a lack of running water, compromising hygiene standards.

Feb 27 • 12:32 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Competition authorities identify signs of illegal agreements between two largest food retailers

Latvian competition authorities have found potential evidence of collusion between major food retailers that could harm consumer interests and violate EU regulations on agreements.

Feb 27 • 05:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Are you bringing food from abroad? See when and how to request authorization

New regulations from Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture outline which foods can enter the country and which require authorization, particularly focusing on items that may pose biosecurity risks.

Feb 26 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Decree allows fish trade at Feira do Praeirinho after bans in Cuiabá

Cuiabá's traditional Feira do Praeirinho can now legally sell fish after a new decree was published, setting health and safety standards for vendors.

Feb 25 • 15:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

No such tax has been seen in Lithuania or abroad – the cafe refrains from comments

Visitors have expressed outrage after a cafe charged 10 cents for a packet of sugar, a fee they claim is unprecedented both in Lithuania and elsewhere.

Feb 25 • 12:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Meal vouchers and food: new rules come into effect for previously protected companies; see what changes

New regulations for meal and food vouchers in Brazil have been implemented, broadening coverage to more workers and increasing transparency and competition among service providers.

Feb 25 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court annuls injunctions and forces operators to comply with new meal voucher rules

Brazil's Federal Regional Court of the 3rd Region has mandated that meal and food voucher operators adhere to new regulations after annulments of previous injunctions.

Feb 24 • 21:03 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Stéphane Layani: "The excess of regulations has damaged our relationship with food"

Stéphane Layani warns that France's agricultural sovereignty is at risk due to excessive regulations and reliance on imports, advocating for a more diverse and profitable agricultural sector.

Feb 23 • 13:27 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Tomato Sauce Regulations in Iceland

New regulations regarding tomato sauce have been introduced in Iceland.

Feb 22 • 17:59 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for beneficiaries in the U.S.: new federal rules could change access to SNAP

The U.S. federal government has approved significant changes to work requirements for SNAP recipients aimed at updating eligibility criteria.

Feb 22 • 00:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Journal of Laws from February 20, 2026 (items 196-197)

The article discusses recent government regulations regarding food sales to children and youth in educational institutions in Poland.

Feb 20 • 20:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: customer finds larvae inside snack at bus station eatery in São Paulo

A customer discovered larvae inside a snack sold by a bus station eatery in Sorocaba, SP, raising concerns about food safety standards.

Feb 20 • 16:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Extension for the renewal of registration in the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Traders Register

The deadline for renewing registration in the 'Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Traders Register' has been extended until February 27, as announced by the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food.

Feb 20 • 14:54 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The End of Soul, Food, Energy, and Chakra Psychologists. Expert on New Rules

New regulations in Poland aim to enhance the psychological service market by introducing stricter guidelines and regulations for practitioners.

Feb 20 • 09:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Surprise inspection revealed: outdated food distributed in food assistance in Häme – oversight is minimal

A surprise inspection in Southern Häme revealed that food aid organizations were distributing expired food, highlighting a lack of oversight in food safety regulations.

Feb 20 • 05:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Food Export to China Will Be Easier

New Chinese regulations effective June 1, 2026, will simplify the food export process for foreign producers, replacing existing rules from 2021.

Feb 19 • 14:16 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Decided: Food and beer cannot be shown together

A Swedish court ruled that marketing alcoholic beverages with food images violates advertising regulations, disappointing local breweries.

Feb 19 • 11:22 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Turkey launches campaign to reduce commodity prices during Ramadan

Turkey has initiated a broad campaign to control food prices ahead of Ramadan, banning chicken exports and enforcing stricter price regulations in response to rising inflation.

Feb 19 • 08:39 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

PVD Reduces the Frequency of Enhanced Inspections for Several Third Country Products

The Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) of Latvia has reduced the frequency of enhanced inspections for certain third country products starting today, according to their official announcement.

Feb 18 • 05:06 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

End to expiration dates on food? France's proposal to the Commission

The French National Conference against Food Waste proposes changes to EU regulations concerning food expiration dates to reduce food waste.

Feb 17 • 20:20 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

It is complicated and expensive to impose a higher tax on unhealthy food

The proposal for increasing taxes on unhealthy foods in Iceland raises concerns about complexity and cost.

Feb 17 • 12:59 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

PVD calls to not buy pets from Russia and Belarus

Latvia's food safety authority warns against purchasing pets from Russia and Belarus after rabies was confirmed in a dog imported to the EU.

Feb 17 • 09:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

All the food and drink banned on easyjet flights in 2026 — full list

In 2026, easyJet will enforce a list of banned food and drink items on its flights, emphasizing the importance of regulations for passengers regarding what can be brought aboard.

Feb 15 • 13:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Do not address a non-existent problem. Companies are trying to win a battle with the EU over 'sausage nomenclature'

Czech companies are engaged in a conflict with the European Union regarding regulations on food labeling, particularly concerning the term used for sausages.

Feb 15 • 02:39 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ministry of Agriculture has new rules for the purchase, sale, and storage of rice and corn

The Ecuadorian government has introduced new regulations through Executive Decree 307 to the Ministry of Agriculture, granting it authority over the purchase, sale, and storage of rice and corn to ensure fair trade and protect local producers.

Feb 14 • 16:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HU: Alanya Market in Itis receives a €20,000 penalty

Alanya Market in Itäkeskus, managed by Armina Oy, has been fined €20,000 by the city of Helsinki due to inadequate product labeling.

Feb 13 • 15:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New rules for meal and food vouchers: will prices fall? What changes for workers?

New regulations for Brazil's meal and food voucher system aim to reduce costs and increase competition, but some operators have legally challenged parts of the changes.

Feb 13 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: BDP of Thursday, February 12, 2026

The article discusses various topics including the unsustainable situation of Toffoli, perceptions of economic decline, a police investigation into a collective rape case, acquittals of police officers, changes in food benefits regulations, and a crackdown on Chinese nationals linked to organized crime in Brazil.

Feb 12 • 12:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning City South of Minas on Thursday, February 12, 2026

The article discusses various topics covered in a local news program, including political opposition, economic concerns, changes in food benefit regulations, police decision reversals, and the responsibilities of big tech companies.

Feb 12 • 11:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sanitary Surveillance issues 21 fines to food trucks on beaches in Guarujá, SP

Sanitary authorities in Guarujá, Brazil, have fined food trucks at beaches for various health code violations during the ongoing Summer Operation.

Feb 12 • 11:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Videos from g1 Bahia and TV Bahia – Thursday, February 12, 2026

Experts say interest rates are crucial for perceiving an economic downturn in Brazil, with implications for food assistance regulations and policing outcomes in various incidents.

Feb 12 • 10:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Decree changes rules for food vouchers and meal vouchers; understand the outcome

Brazil has implemented new regulations for food and meal vouchers under the Worker Food Program, aimed at limiting fees and enhancing payment processes.

Feb 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

PVD detects welfare violations at 'Alūksne Bird Farm'

The Food and Veterinary Service of Latvia has initiated administrative proceedings against 'Alūksne Bird Farm' for violations of welfare regulations following an inspection triggered by a complaint.

Feb 11 • 09:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government requests annulment of injunctions against decree changing rules of VR and VA

The Brazilian government seeks to reverse court decisions that suspended changes to meal and food benefit regulations.

Feb 10 • 16:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New labeling rules for goods will come into effect on February 17. Flags will appear at stalls

New labeling regulations requiring the display of country flags alongside product origins will be effective in Poland starting February 17, enhancing transparency about food sourcing.

Feb 9 • 15:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Fines of €1.05 million imposed on supermarkets and food companies for exceeding the profit margin cap

A total of €1.05 million in fines has been imposed on five companies by Greece's Hellenic Competition Commission for violating profit margin regulations.

Feb 9 • 13:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Food and drink 'banned' on GTR, GWR, Northern, Avanti West Coast trains and more

Several UK train companies have implemented bans on food and drinks onboard, prompting passengers to check specific regulations before traveling.

Feb 9 • 09:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Anvisa prohibits 'açaí coffee' sold as treatment for diseases, suspends plastic glitters and batch of olive oil

The Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has suspended and prohibited several food products deemed irregular, including açaí coffee marketed as a disease treatment, plastic glitters used in baking, and a batch of olive oil.

Feb 6 • 10:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

FDA relaxes labeling rules on 'no artificial colors' claims amid crackdown

The FDA has announced a relaxation of rules, allowing companies to label products as 'no artificial colors' if the coloring is natural or plant-based, enabling greater flexibility for manufacturers.

Feb 6 • 01:27 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

S presents new "wallet promise": It's the turn of ordinary people

The Social Democrats unveil a new "wallet promise" ahead of the elections, focusing on returning lost benefits to ordinary citizens, including increased child and study grants, lower drug prices, free dental care for youth, and stricter regulations on banks and food chains.

Feb 5 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Anmat prohibited a series of hair and dental products, perfumes, and a liquid soap due to irregularities

The National Administration of Drugs, Food and Medical Technology (Anmat) has banned certain hair and dental products, perfumes, and liquid soap due to irregularities, as per regulations set forth in the Official Bulletin.

Feb 5 • 06:24 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Nutri-Score: Why the Fruit Dwarfs Suddenly Duck Away on the Shelf

The article discusses how various brands, including Fruit Dwarfs, Rockstar, and Schwip Schwap, have withdrawn from the Nutri-Score system due to its updated, stricter food labeling regulations introduced at the start of the year, influencing their product ratings.

Feb 4 • 15:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Inflation clearly slowed down in January - food prices increased by two percent year-on-year

In Finland, inflation measured by EU regulations slowed to 1.0 percent in January, down from 1.7 percent in December, with food prices rising by two percent compared to the previous year.

Feb 4 • 06:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

Dangerous toxin in children's food: EU demands urgent tightening of rules

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has called for stricter regulations on cereulide toxin in infant formula following a product recall of major global brands in dozens of countries, including Croatia.

Feb 2 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

People walking their dogs in cold weather issued government alert

Dog walkers are alerted to comply with new government regulations amidst extreme cold weather conditions, as advised by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Labour MP Dame Angela Eagle.

Jan 14 • 14:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Another infant product recalled: Contains dangerous toxin, return it to the store

Croatian authorities have issued a recall for the infant food product Alfamino due to the presence of the dangerous Bacillus cereus toxin, affecting a specific batch that does not meet food safety regulations.

Jan 14 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The legislative pressure on commerce: 3.8 regulations per day

Legislative pressure on commerce has reached a historic record of 3.8 new regulations per day, with 1,411 legislative texts approved or modified in the food sector in 2025, compared to 1,253 the previous year.

Jan 13 • 19:06 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

How Greek producers and the 21 Greek PDO products will be protected in the Mercosur Agreement

The article discusses the protection measures for Greek producers and their PDO products under the Mercosur Agreement, highlighting how all Mercosur products must comply with EU food safety regulations and presenting new opportunities for Greek export businesses.

Jan 9 • 16:43 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Nestlé baby food is being withdrawn from the market

Nestlé baby food is being recalled from sale due to non-compliance with European regulations regarding allowable contaminant levels in food, as announced by the State Inspectorate of the Republic of Croatia.

Jan 6 • 09:55 UTC

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