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RASFF: Infant formula exported from Czech detected with excessive pesticide residues

According to the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), on July 11, 2024, Slovakia notified through RASFF that Czech exports of infant formula were non-compliant.

Jul 12, 2024

US revoked regulation allowing the use of brominated vegetable oils (BVOs) in food

On July 2, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued regulations regarding the withdrawal of the authorization for the use of Brominated vegetable oils (BVO) in food.

Jul 12, 2024

CFE | Release Approval Document (Decision) for Special Food (Update on July 10)

On July 10, 2024, 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 21 kinds of infant/older infant/young childre

Jul 11, 2024

South Korea issued import inspection instructions for food additive heme iron

On July 10, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea issued an import inspection directive for the food additive heme iron.

Jul 11, 2024

Thailand revised MRLs for Carotenes Beta and other food additives in certain foods

On July 4, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration of Thailand (FDA) issued a proposal to revise the maximum limits for a number of additives, including Carotenes Beta, in some food products.

Jul 10, 2024

Malaysian fresh durians will be exported to China in the third quarter

On July 1, Malaysia's Minister of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) Shabu said that fresh durian exports from Malaysia to China are expected to start in the third quarter of 2024.

Jul 10, 2024

Brazil revised regulations on the use of food additives

On July 3, 2024, the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) published Directive INNo 306 through the Official Gazette, amending the regulations on the use of food additives (i.e., Directive INNo 211 issued in 2023).

Jul 09, 2024

CFE | Release Approval Document (Decision) for Special Food (Update on July 5)

On July 5, 2024, 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 6 kinds of infant/older infant/young children

Jul 08, 2024

Australia approved amendments to infant formula standards

On 13 June 2024, Food Standards Australia New Zealand issued Circular 293-24 approving the Amendment to the Infant Formula Standards (Proposal P1028).

Jul 05, 2024

EU imposed prohibitive tariffs on Russian and Belarusian agricultural products

From July 1, the European Union started to raise import tariffs on Russian and Belarusian grains and oilseeds, as well as processed products.

Jul 04, 2024

Brazil proposed to revise standard for the use of food additives

The main content is to add two new food additives, including rosemary extract, in some foods, as shown in the table below.

Jul 03, 2024

CFE | Release Approval Document (Decision) for Special Food (Update on July 2)

On July 2, 2024, 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 15 kinds of infant/older infant/young children

Jul 03, 2024

GACC Announcement No. 76 of 2024 (Announcement on Inspection and Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Polish French Beans)

On June 26, 2024, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) issued Announcement No. 75 of 2024, announcing that with immediate effect, the import of Polish French beans meeting the relevant requirements is permitted.

Jul 01, 2024

GACC Announcement No. 75 of 2024 (Announcement on the Inspection and Quarantine Requirements of Brazilian Pecans exported to China)

On June 26, 2024, the General Administration of Customs of China issued Announcement No. 75 of 2024, announcing that from now on, the import of Brazilian pecans that meets the relevant requirements will be allowed.

Jun 28, 2024

South Korea proposed to set a new standard for the use of six food additives such as sulfur dioxide in fruit wine

On June 26, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea issued Notice No. 2024-308, proposing to amend part of the Food Additives Code.

Jun 26, 2024

GACC Announcement No. 73 of 2024 (Announcement on Phytosanitary Requirements for the Importation of New Zealand Kiwiberry)

On June 25, 2024, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) issued Announcement No. 73 of 2024, announcing that with immediate effect, the importation of New Zealand fresh kiwiberry that meets the relevant requirements is permitted.

Jun 26, 2024

GACC Announcement No. 72 of 2024 (Announcement on Phytosanitary Requirements for Importation of Malaysian Fresh Durian)

On June 24, 2024, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) issued Announcement No. 72 of 2024, announcing that with immediate effect, the importation of Malaysian fresh durian that meets the relevant requirements is permitted.

Jun 26, 2024

U.S. blueberries enter peak harvest season, first batch of blueberries to be exported to China this season will depart soon

In June, the U.S. entered the peak season of blueberry harvest. This year, U.S. blueberry production continues to remain at a high level in recent years, and market supply is abundant.

Jun 26, 2024

CFSA seeks public opinion on 9 new food additive varieties including Steviol Glycosides (produced by fermentation)

On June 24, 2024, the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued a public announcement seeking opinions on nine new food additive varieties, including steviol glycosides (produced by fermentation).

Jun 25, 2024

The adjustment of Russian grain export tariffs will come into effect on July 1

Russia's grain export tariff adjustment will take effect on July 1, 2024, which will increase the baseline price of grain tariffs.

Jun 24, 2024

Korea modified printing standards for appliances and container packaging and other direct food contact surfaces

On June 21, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea issued Notice No. 2024-29, revising part of the "Standards and Specifications for Appliances and Container Packaging".

Jun 24, 2024

EU approved benzoic acid as feed additive for weaned piglets and fattening pigs

According to the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU), on June 21, 2024, the Commission issued Regulation (EU) No 2024/1730 authorizing the use of benzoic acid as a feed additive for weaned and fattened piglets in accordance with Regulation

Jun 24, 2024

China and Malaysia sign protocol on fresh durian exports to China

Malaysia's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS), Mr. Shabu, said that representatives from China and Malaysia have signed the Protocol on Phytosanitary Requirements for the Export of Fresh Durian from Malaysia to China on June 20, accordi

Jun 24, 2024

Philippines to expand meat imports in 2024

Philippines to import 1.09 million tons of meat this year, up from 1.045 million tons last year, due to the extension of low tariffs on pork imports as well as an increase in demand for meat.

Jun 21, 2024

Brazilian grapes are expected to enter the Chinese market this year

China-Brazil High-Level Coordination and Cooperation Committee announced that the two countries have basically agreed on the text of the phytosanitary protocol for Brazilian grapes and sesame seeds to be exported to China, and that Brazilian grapes will s

Jun 21, 2024

FSANZ approves 2-Fucosyllactose produced by genetically modified Corynebacterium glutamicum for use in infant formulas

According to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), on June 19, 2024, FSANZ issued Notice 294-24, which approves application A1283 to allow the use of 2′-fucose-based lactose produced by the genetically modified Corynebacterium glutamicum for i

Jun 20, 2024

Imported shrimp-flavored raw chips illegally added preservatives

On June 18, 2024, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration issued a list of unqualified food at the border inspection, showing that the preservative content of a batch of shrimp crispy chips in Indonesia did not meet the requirements.

Jun 20, 2024

FSANZ approved Subtilisin from genetically modified Bacillus subtilis as processing aid

On June 19, 2024, FSANZ issued Notice 294-24, in which it approved application A1282 to allow the use of Subtilisin from the genetically modified Bacillus subtilis as a processing aid.

Jun 20, 2024

GACC again announced that heavy metal levels in Vietnamese durian exceed standards, suspending imports from 18 orchards to China

The Department of Animal and Plant Quarantine of the General Administration of Customs of China issued a written notice on June 11, showing that 77 batches of Vietnamese durians exported to China recently were detected with excessive cadmium, and the unqu

Jun 19, 2024

EU notified ice cube molds exported from China unqualified

According to the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), on June 18, 2024, the EU notified China's exports of ice cube molds failed.

Jun 19, 2024

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