Regulation
China clears path for Leaf Bio’s bio-based plastic in food packaging
Leaf Bio has achieved a significant regulatory breakthrough in China for its plant-based plastic alternative, marking progress in the commercialization of sustainable packaging materials. The company announced that its PEF (polyethylene furanoate) material has completed China's national food-contact safety evaluation.…
Bunge Brazil achieves world’s first certification for soybeans for SAF
Bunge Brazil has secured a significant certification for its soybeans destined for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), marking a major milestone in the global effort to decarbonize air travel. This achievement makes Bunge the first company worldwide to certify soybeans under…
Thailand introduces mandatory SAF blending
Thailand is moving toward a new chapter in sustainable aviation as the Department of Energy Business implements new standards for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Since January 1, 2026, blending SAF into jet fuel is mandatory, supporting the country’s efforts to…
China approves its first mycoprotein ingredient
China has officially approved its first mycoprotein-based food ingredient, a significant move to diversify protein sources and boost food security. The National Health Commission established clear regulations on how this fungal protein should be produced, labeled, and used. This decision…
French ban on PFAS in cosmetics and clothes takes effect
France has officially implemented a ban on the production and sale of PFAS chemicals, often called 'forever chemicals,' starting January 1st. The law stipulates that from January 2026, the production, import, or sale of products containing PFAS will be prohibited…
South Korea to merge key bio committees to accelerate innovation in biotech
South Korea is taking steps to streamline its biotech governance by merging two major committees into one. The 'National Bio Committee,' established under President Yoon Suk Yeol’s administration, will be combined with the Biohealth Innovation Committee, which operates under the…