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Russian pork officially exported to China

The inspection and quarantine evaluation process of Russian pork exports to China has been completed. On February 29, 2024, Russian pork was officially allowed to be exported to China.

Feb 29, 2024

EU proposed ban on bisphenol A use in food contact materials

On 9 February 2024, the European Commission published a draft proposed ban on the use of bisphenol A in food contact materials, amending, among other things, the ban on the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in any stage of the manufacture of varnishes or coatings,

Feb 29, 2024

CFE | Release Approval Document (Decision) for Special Food (Update on February 26)

On February 26, 2023, the Center of Food Evaluation of the State Administration for Market Regulation updated the list of approval document (decision) for the registration of infant formula product, which includes 10 kinds of infant/older infant/young chi

Feb 29, 2024

Brazil revised standards for food additives

On February 23, 2024, the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) issued Directive IN No 274 through the Official Gazette, revising the standards for the use of food additives.

Feb 29, 2024

South Korea intends to modify the printing standards of utensils and packaging materials in direct contact with food surfaces

On February 27, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea issued Notice No. 2024-97, proposing to revise part of the "Standards and Specifications for Appliances and Container Packaging".

Feb 28, 2024

New Zealand revised joint food standard

On 21 February 2024, the New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) revised the joint food standard with effect from 7 February 2024.

Feb 28, 2024

FSANZ intends to approve citicoline as a nutrient for use in caffeinated formulations

On 22 February 2024, Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) issued Notice 282-24, Application No. A1290, for the use of Citicoline as a nutrient in caffeinated formulations.

Feb 28, 2024

FSANZ seeks comment on the use of 2-fucosyl lactose produced by GM Corynebacterium glutamicum in infant formula

On 22 February 2024, Food Standards Australia New Zealand(FSANZ) issued Notice 282-24, with application No. A1283, to seek comment on the use of 2'-fucosyl lactose (2'-FL) produced by genetically modified Corynebacterium glutamicum in infant for

Feb 28, 2024

India amended Food Safety and Standards Regulations

On February 6, 2024, the Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) announced that the “Food Safety and Standards Regulations” were passed at the 43rd meeting of the Food Supervisory Committee.

Feb 28, 2024

EU revised the specific rules on the directive and designation of the ingredients of aromatic wine products

On February 15, 2024, according to the Official Journal of the European Union, on December 8, 2023, the European Commission published Authorisation Regulation (EU) 2024/585, supplementing Regulation (EU) No 251/2014 of the European Parliament and of

Feb 28, 2024