USA – CHANGES IN CEREALS CONSIDERED ALLERGENS?

Hands holding a bowl of granola, blueberries, strawberries, and milk in a wheat field.

On May 29, 2026, the Celiac Safety Act of 2026 (H.R. 9048) was introduced to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, expanding "major food allergens" to include all gluten-containing grains. This aims to enhance protections for people with celiac disease, aligning US regulations more closely with EU standards.

SPAIN – Draft Royal Decree on quality standard for flours, meals and other products of cereal milling

Spain notified to the TRIS service (Directive 98/34/EC) of the EU Commission the following draft decree. It intends to establish basic quality standards for the preparation and sale of flours, meals and other products of cereal milling intended for human consumption. Existing technical sanitary regulations for the preparation, movement and sale of wheat meals and … Continue reading SPAIN – Draft Royal Decree on quality standard for flours, meals and other products of cereal milling