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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tomato Sauce Regulations in Iceland
New regulations regarding tomato sauce have been introduced in Iceland.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.