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Poland established labelling requirements for food products not intended directly for consumers

On 26 February 2024, the Polish Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development issued Public Notice No. 254 establishing requirements for the labelling of food products that are not intended for direct consumer use.

Mar 04, 2024

New Zealand amended exported food products exempt from domestic compositional requirements

The amendment mainly adds the following new section (see the yellow marked section in Schedule 2): Infant formulae exported to China are exempted from the following requirements:

Mar 04, 2024

Global citrus market continues to see lower prices due to low consumption

The start of 2024 was accompanied by an increase in regional production or inputs, overlaid with a slump in consumer demand, leading to varying degrees of price declines in the global fresh sweet orange market.

Mar 04, 2024

Australia updated import conditions for mooncakes, egg puffs and cheesecakes

On 27 February 2024, the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) changed the import conditions for cooked food for human consumption (biscuits, breads, pastries, cakes), mooncakes, eggnogs and cheesecakes.

Mar 01, 2024

Scientists assess the safety of plant-based meat products

Researchers in Germany have provided an initial evaluation into the microbial quality of plant-based “meat.”

Mar 01, 2024

EU proposed regulations for the use of thermophilic proteases and other food additives

On 26 February 2024, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published documents 2024.8634, 8633 and 8612, proposing to lay down requirements for the use of thermophilic proteases and mucogastric proteases and lysozyme as food additives.

Mar 01, 2024

UK considered expanding Russian seafood sanctions, impacting third-party trade channels

Recently, at the "UK-Norway Seafood Summit" held in London, UK officials said that the government is considering imposing sanctions on Russian raw materials processed in third countries.

Mar 01, 2024

New Zealand published allergen declarations, warnings and advisory statements on food labels

On 23 February 2024, New Zealand officially issued the “Declaration of Allergens, Warnings and Advisory Statements on Food Labels”, which will be implemented from 25 February 2024.

Feb 29, 2024

An Italian coffee powder recalled for containing excessive toxins

Recently, the Italian Ministry of Health issued an emergency recall document stating that there may be a risk of chemical contamination in Arte delle Specialità brand Arabica Coffee Powder, and therefore some of the products are being recalled.

Feb 29, 2024

Brazil amended regulations on food supplements

On February 23, 2024, the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA), through the official Gazette, issued Directive No. 275 amending the regulation on food supplements.

Feb 29, 2024