Food News Updates: Asia-Pacific Regulations

The Asia-Pacific region is seeing rapid and diverse regulatory shifts as governments strengthen food safety oversight and align with international standards. From China’s National Health Commission (NHC) to Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), and regulatory bodies across Southeast Asia, new rules are shaping ingredient approvals, labeling, food additives, and contaminants.

We’ve assembled a focused summary of key updates across major APAC markets to help you monitor change and stay ahead of compliance requirements in this fast-evolving region.

Explore recent food regulatory developments