Regulations

Malaysian-based Power Root Sdn Bhd were recently ordered by an Indonesian court to pay RM23 million (US$4.88 million) to an Indonesian company for alleged infringement of an Indonesian trademark of …

The Indonesian Ministry of Industry has unveiled plan to kickstart a new data collection information system for the halal industry called the ‘Saliha’ in January 2024. Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang …

The Islamic Development Department Malaysia (JAKIM) has received 15,605 applications for the Malaysian Halal Certification (SPHM) in 2023, representing a 4% increase compared to 2022. However, only 8,509 or slightly …

Malayan Flour Mills Bhd and its joint venture (JV) company, Dindings Poultry Development Centre Sdn Bhd, are getting legal advise as they seek to challenge the Malaysia Competition Commission’s (MyCC) …

Thai government has recently approved the slashing of taxes on wine and spirits in a bid to promote tourism. In January this year, Lawan Saengsanit, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry …

Luckin Coffee has recently lost a lawsuit alleging trademark infringement in Thailand. The China-based coffee chain had sued local company 50R Group over its registration of ‘Luckin’ trademark in Thailand …

New Zealand (NZ) based food manufacturer, Kiwigarden has recalled one of its snack products as it contains an undeclared milk-based ingredient that could cause an allergic reaction. Consumers who have …

US-based energy drinks manufacturer, Monster Energy Company (MEC) has failed in its attempt to prevent South Korea’s YG Entertainment from registering the trademarks BabyMonster and BabyMonsters for its new K-pop girl group, …

In January, Senator Imee Marcos filed a bill seeking to prohibit baby food producers and manufacturers in the from adding sugar in their products. Marcos quoted studies by both the …

The Philippines’ authorities is unlikely to push for the proposed junk food tax nor an increase in the tax imposed on sugary drinks due to the difficulty in enforcement as …

The American Shrimp Processors Association (ASPA) has recently filed petitions with the US Department of Commerce (DOC) and the US International Trade Commission (ITC), seeking anti-dumping (AD) duties on imports …

TurtleTree, a Singapore-based biotech company pioneering in sustainable nutrition, has recently won the first-ever self-affirmed generally recognized as safe (GRAS) status for its complex functional protein – precision fermentation-derived lactoferrin, …

HDC & JAKIM to streamline Halal certification via digitalisation – In Malaysia, the Halal Development Corporation (HDC) will work with Malaysia Islamic Development Department (JAKIM) to simplify the entire Halal certification …

Thailand is the world’s largest sugar exporter after Brazil, and the industry has traditionally relied on exports for the bulk of its revenue. However, in 2024, Thai sugar exports could …

Australian winemakers and growers are optimistic that tariffs on local wine imposed by China will soon be removed, after the Chinese government announced that it will start a 5-month review …

The Malaysian government has ended its subsidies and chicken price controls (ceiling) with effect from 1 November 2023. The removal of the subsidy will allow the government to channel the …

Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) has recently revoked the halal certificate for fruit juice products, with the brand name ‘Nabidz’, as the brand violated its halal certification process. …

In mid-August, a court in China has passed a judgment in favor of Tesla China against ‘Tesla Beer’, a trademark owned by Zhongyin Food Co., Ltd (Zhongyin). The court has …

Taiwanese companies in the halal industry have obtained the Taiwanese Halal Certificate, and 80% of them are also  recognised by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) as halal certified, …

Thai Food & Drug Association (FDA) has recently issued draft proposals on issues covering expiry dates and allergen warnings on packaging for prepackaged foods. Thailand hopes to improve its existing …

Thailand’s Excise Department is considering to introduce tax on sodium in food following the success of the sugar tax in reducing consumption. The Department’s Director-General Ekniti Nitithanprapas is in the …