{"id":2272,"date":"2026-07-08T16:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T16:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food-regulations.org\/?page_id=2272"},"modified":"2026-07-08T16:31:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T16:31:44","slug":"homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/food-regulations.org\/","title":{"rendered":"Homepage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!DOCTYPE html><br \/>\n<html lang=\"en-GB\" class=\"scroll-smooth\"><br \/>\n<head><br \/>\n  <meta charset=\"UTF-8\"><br \/>\n  <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"><br \/>\n  <!-- Meta Tags & Integrations --><br \/>\n  <meta name=\"description\" content=\"Food-Regulations.org: Your global directory for international food safety, allergen compliance, and digital sourcing guidelines across the UK, US, EU, Asia, and ANZ.\"><br \/>\n  <meta name=\"keywords\" content=\"food safety standards, allergen regulations, UK food rules, US food standards, EU food codes, Asia food laws, Australia food labeling, global food safety\">\n  <link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/food-regulations.org\/\">\n  <meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Food Regulations Hub: Global Sourcing &amp; 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We simplify statutory codes and state parameters into plain, operator-first blueprints. 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<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>  <!-- Regional Hub Directories Grid --><\/p>\n<section id=\"regional-directories\" class=\"py-16 sm:py-24 bg-brand-lightgrey\/10 border-b border-brand-lightgrey\">\n<div class=\"max-w-[1800px] mx-auto px-4 sm:px-8 lg:px-12 xl:px-16\">\n<div class=\"text-center max-w-3xl mx-auto mb-16 flex flex-col items-center\">\n        <span class=\"text-brand-orange font-bold text-xs uppercase tracking-widest text-center\">REGIONAL HUBS<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-3xl sm:text-4xl lg:text-5xl font-heading text-brand-darkgrey mt-2\">Explore Food Safety By Jurisdiction<\/h2>\n<div class=\"w-16 h-1.5 bg-brand-orange mt-4 rounded-full\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-8\" id=\"regions-grid\">\n        <!-- United Kingdom (UK) --><\/p>\n<div class=\"search-card bg-brand-white rounded-2xl border border-brand-lightgrey shadow-sm hover:border-brand-darkgrey\/30 hover:shadow-md transition-all duration-300 flex flex-col justify-between overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"p-6 sm:p-8 space-y-4\">\n            <span class=\"inline-block px-3 py-0.5 bg-brand-blue\/10 text-brand-blue text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider rounded-full\">UK National Standards<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-heading text-2xl text-brand-darkgrey\">United Kingdom (UK)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-sm text-brand-darkgrey\/80 leading-relaxed font-normal\">\n              Statutory guidance across England, Scotland, and Wales. Access operational blueprints covering PPDS allergen labeling under Natasha&#8217;s Law, menu calorie mandates, school food regulations, and digital checkout surcharges.\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"p-6 sm:p-8 pt-0\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/food-regulations.org\/uk\" class=\"btn-anton w-full bg-brand-blue hover:bg-brand-blue\/90 text-brand-white text-xs py-3.5 tracking-wider\">Find out more about UK food regulations<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- United States (US) --><\/p>\n<div class=\"search-card bg-brand-white rounded-2xl border border-brand-lightgrey shadow-sm hover:border-brand-darkgrey\/30 hover:shadow-md transition-all duration-300 flex flex-col justify-between overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"p-6 sm:p-8 space-y-4\">\n            <span class=\"inline-block px-3 py-0.5 bg-brand-pink\/10 text-brand-pink text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider rounded-full\">US Federal &amp; State Codes<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-heading text-2xl text-brand-darkgrey\">United States (US)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-sm text-brand-darkgrey\/80 leading-relaxed font-normal\">\n              Comprehensive FDA and USDA guidelines, including the sesame allergen rules under the FASTER Act. Access detailed state-level directories for California (CalCode, SB 68) and New York (Subpart 14-1, NYC).\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"p-6 sm:p-8 pt-0\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/food-regulations.org\/us\" class=\"btn-anton w-full bg-brand-pink hover:bg-brand-pink\/90 text-brand-white text-xs py-3.5 tracking-wider\">Find out more about US food regulations<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Europe (EU) --><\/p>\n<div class=\"search-card bg-brand-white rounded-2xl border border-brand-lightgrey shadow-sm hover:border-brand-darkgrey\/30 hover:shadow-md transition-all duration-300 flex flex-col justify-between overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"p-6 sm:p-8 space-y-4\">\n            <span class=\"inline-block px-3 py-0.5 bg-brand-blue\/10 text-brand-blue text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider rounded-full\">European Union Regulations<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-heading text-2xl text-brand-darkgrey\">Europe (EU)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-sm text-brand-darkgrey\/80 leading-relaxed font-normal\">\n              Unified compliance metrics across European member states. Access guidelines for EU FIC Regulation 1169\/2011, cross-border allergen matrices, packaging alerts, and general food traceability rules.\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"p-6 sm:p-8 pt-0\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/food-regulations.org\/eu\" class=\"btn-anton w-full bg-brand-blue hover:bg-brand-blue\/90 text-brand-white text-xs py-3.5 tracking-wider\">Find out more about Europe food regulations<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Asia --><\/p>\n<div class=\"search-card bg-brand-white rounded-2xl border border-brand-lightgrey shadow-sm hover:border-brand-darkgrey\/30 hover:shadow-md transition-all duration-300 flex flex-col justify-between overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"p-6 sm:p-8 space-y-4\">\n            <span class=\"inline-block px-3 py-0.5 bg-brand-green\/10 text-brand-green text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider rounded-full\">Asia Sourcing Guidelines<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-heading text-2xl text-brand-darkgrey\">Asia<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-sm text-brand-darkgrey\/80 leading-relaxed font-normal\">\n              Essential safety standards across major Asian markets, focusing on importing rules, localized packaging criteria, and national allergen declarations across agricultural sectors.\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"p-6 sm:p-8 pt-0\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/food-regulations.org\/asia\" class=\"btn-anton w-full bg-brand-green hover:bg-brand-green\/90 text-brand-white text-xs py-3.5 tracking-wider\">Find out more about Asia food regulations<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Australia & New Zealand --><\/p>\n<div class=\"search-card bg-brand-white rounded-2xl border border-brand-lightgrey shadow-sm hover:border-brand-darkgrey\/30 hover:shadow-md transition-all duration-300 flex flex-col justify-between overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"p-6 sm:p-8 space-y-4\">\n            <span class=\"inline-block px-3 py-0.5 bg-brand-orange\/10 text-brand-orange text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider rounded-full\">FSANZ Standards<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-heading text-2xl text-brand-darkgrey\">Australia &amp; NZ<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-sm text-brand-darkgrey\/80 leading-relaxed font-normal\">\n              Explore strict trans-Tasman criteria governed by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), including PEAL allergen labeling rules, health star claims, and local food hygiene codes.\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"p-6 sm:p-8 pt-0\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/food-regulations.org\/anz\" class=\"btn-anton w-full bg-brand-orange hover:bg-brand-orange\/90 text-brand-white text-xs py-3.5 tracking-wider\">Find out more about ANZ food regulations<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Global Standards --><\/p>\n<div class=\"search-card bg-brand-white rounded-2xl border border-brand-lightgrey shadow-sm hover:border-brand-darkgrey\/30 hover:shadow-md transition-all duration-300 flex flex-col justify-between overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"p-6 sm:p-8 space-y-4\">\n            <span class=\"inline-block px-3 py-0.5 bg-brand-darkgrey\/10 text-brand-darkgrey text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider rounded-full\">Unified Food Standards<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-heading text-2xl text-brand-darkgrey\">Global Standards<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-sm text-brand-darkgrey\/80 leading-relaxed font-normal\">\n              Overview of international guidelines. Explore Codex Alimentarius coordinates, cross-border safety protocols, global allergen priorities, and international shipping declarations.\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"p-6 sm:p-8 pt-0\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/food-regulations.org\/global-standards\" class=\"btn-anton w-full bg-brand-darkgrey hover:bg-brand-darkgrey\/90 text-brand-white text-xs py-3.5 tracking-wider\">Find out more about Global standards<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>  <!-- Active Legislation Directories Section (Strictly categorized for truth-of-date parameters) --><\/p>\n<section id=\"featured-legislation\" class=\"py-16 sm:py-24 bg-brand-white border-b border-brand-lightgrey\">\n<div class=\"max-w-[1800px] mx-auto px-4 sm:px-8 lg:px-12 xl:px-16\">\n<div class=\"text-center max-w-3xl mx-auto mb-16 flex flex-col items-center\">\n        <span class=\"text-brand-orange font-bold text-xs uppercase tracking-widest text-center\">FEATURED COMPLIANCE GUIDES<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-3xl sm:text-4xl lg:text-5xl font-heading text-brand-darkgrey mt-2\">Active &amp; Upcoming Food Regulations<\/h2>\n<div class=\"w-16 h-1.5 bg-brand-orange mt-4 rounded-full\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-8\" id=\"legislation-grid\">\n<p>        <!-- Owen's Law Box (Established \/ Active Campaign) --><\/p>\n<div class=\"search-card bg-brand-white rounded-2xl border border-brand-lightgrey shadow-sm hover:border-brand-darkgrey\/30 hover:shadow-md transition-all duration-300 flex flex-col justify-between overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"p-6 sm:p-8 space-y-4\">\n            <span class=\"inline-block px-3 py-0.5 bg-brand-blue\/10 text-brand-blue text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider rounded-full\">Menu Written Allergens<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-heading text-2xl text-brand-darkgrey\">Owen&#8217;s Law (Non-Prepacked)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-sm text-brand-darkgrey\/80 leading-relaxed font-normal\">\n              Advocates for the placement of mandatory allergen listings directly on restaurant dining menus. Supports clean, written checklists over verbal-only statements to protect diners with severe allergies.\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"p-6 sm:p-8 pt-0\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/food-regulations.org\/uk\/allergen-information-for-non-prepacked-foods\/\" class=\"btn-anton w-full bg-brand-blue hover:bg-brand-blue\/90 text-brand-white text-xs py-3.5 tracking-wider\">Find out more about Owen&#8217;s Law<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Natasha's Law Box (Established 2021) --><\/p>\n<div class=\"search-card bg-brand-white rounded-2xl border border-brand-lightgrey shadow-sm hover:border-brand-darkgrey\/30 hover:shadow-md transition-all duration-300 flex flex-col justify-between overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"p-6 sm:p-8 space-y-4\">\n            <span class=\"inline-block px-3 py-0.5 bg-brand-pink\/10 text-brand-pink text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider rounded-full font-sans\">UK PPDS Rules<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-heading text-2xl text-brand-darkgrey\">Natasha&#8217;s Law (PPDS)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-sm text-brand-darkgrey\/80 leading-relaxed font-normal\">\n              Applies directly to food establishments packaging ingredients on site before order. Enforces written descriptors and bold allergen highlights on direct-sale food packages with zero location size cutoff.\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"p-6 sm:p-8 pt-0\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/food-regulations.org\/uk\/the-uk-food-information-amendment-natashas-law\/\" class=\"btn-anton w-full bg-brand-pink hover:bg-brand-pink\/90 text-brand-white text-xs py-3.5 tracking-wider\">Find out more about Natasha&#8217;s Law<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- DMCCA Surcharges Box (Established April 2025) --><\/p>\n<div class=\"search-card bg-brand-white rounded-2xl border border-brand-lightgrey shadow-sm hover:border-brand-darkgrey\/30 hover:shadow-md transition-all duration-300 flex flex-col justify-between overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"p-6 sm:p-8 space-y-4\">\n            <span class=\"inline-block px-3 py-0.5 bg-brand-orange\/10 text-brand-orange text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider rounded-full\">Digital Checkout Transparency<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-heading text-2xl text-brand-darkgrey\">DMCCA Act 2024<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-sm text-brand-darkgrey\/80 leading-relaxed font-normal\">\n              Core pricing transparency regulations for digital checkouts, takeaway apps, and subscription boxes. Outlaws unexpected checkout pricing and cart manipulation for online food businesses.\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"p-6 sm:p-8 pt-0\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/food-regulations.org\/uk\/digital-markets-competition-consumers-act-dmcca\/\" class=\"btn-anton w-full bg-brand-orange hover:bg-brand-orange\/90 text-brand-white text-xs py-3.5 tracking-wider\">Find out more about DMCCA rules<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- California SB 68 Box (Enforced July 2026) --><\/p>\n<div class=\"search-card bg-brand-white rounded-2xl border border-brand-lightgrey shadow-sm hover:border-brand-darkgrey\/30 hover:shadow-md transition-all duration-300 flex flex-col justify-between overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"p-6 sm:p-8 space-y-4\">\n            <span class=\"inline-block px-3 py-0.5 bg-brand-blue\/10 text-brand-blue text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-wider rounded-full\">CA State Mandate<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-heading text-2xl text-brand-darkgrey\">California Senate Bill 68<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-sm text-brand-darkgrey\/80 leading-relaxed font-normal\">\n              Applies to US restaurant brands with 20 or more units. 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