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EU plans to completely lift import restrictions on food from Fukushima, Japan

Jul 03, 2023

According to a report by Japan's Kyodo News Agency on June 30, the European Union plans to completely withdraw the import restrictions on Japanese-made food after the Fukushima nuclear accident in 2011, which is expected to be announced by the e

EU evaluated the application for renewal of authorization of thaumatin as all animal feed additives

Jun 16, 2023

On June 12, 2023, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued an assessment of the application for authorization renewal of thaumatin as all animal feed additives.

EU revised control measures on imported goods and some measures on food produced in China

Jun 14, 2023

On June 7, 2023, according to the Official Journal of the European Union, on June 6, the European Commission issued implementing regulations (EU) 2023/1110, amended in accordance with the implementation of the European Parliament and Council (EU) 201

Moldova and China sign memorandum of cooperation on wine industry development

Jun 13, 2023

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry of Moldova, Moldova and China signed a memorandum of cooperation on the development of the wine industry of the two countries.

Quick overview: Regulation (EU) 2023/915 is in force. What are the adjustments on the limits for certain contaminants in formula foods for infant

Jun 12, 2023

The European Commission recently published Regulation (EU) 2023/915 and repealed Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006. The new regulation came into effect on 25 May, 2023. This regulation adjusts the limits for contaminants in food, including formula foods for in

EU revised regulations on fish stocks catch

Jun 08, 2023

On June 2, 2023, according to the Official Journal of the European Union, on June 1, Europe issued Council Regulation (EU) 2023/1062, amending Regulation (EU) 2023/194, and determined that certain fish species applicable to EU waters in 2023 Fishing

EU Commission proposed to ban five countries from importing grain from Ukraine

Jun 06, 2023

European Union took temporary measures to ban the import of Ukrainian wheat, corn, rapeseed and sunflower seeds to five neighboring countries of Ukraine (possibly extended to June 5). These five neighboring countries are Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Ro

EU audit covers ethylene oxide and Salmonella in sesame seeds from India

May 31, 2023

The European Commission's health and safety unit has revealed progress has been made in India's controls of Salmonella in sesame seeds but more needs to be done.

EU agreed to extend Ukraine import tariff exemption for a year

May 26, 2023

A tweet issued by the European Council on May 24 stated that EU member state ministers responsible for trade had reached a consensus at Thursday's meeting to extend the exemption of Ukraine's import duties for another Year.

The European Parliament called on the European Commission not to approve the import of genetically modified agricultural products

May 25, 2023

On 17 May 2023, according to the Official Journal of the European Union, the European Parliament issued a resolution on the draft Commission implementing decision renewing the authorisation for the placing on the market of products containing, consis