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EU approved black pepper essential oil and black pepper oleoresin as feed additives for all animals

According to the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU), on 17 January 2024, the Commission issued Regulation (EU) No 2024/261 authorising the use of black pepper essential oil and black pepper oleoresin as feed additives for all animals and t

Jan 25, 2024

South Korea plans to increase formula exports to China

On 19 January 2024, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea (MFDS) announced plans to increase exports of powdered formula to China.

Jan 24, 2024

EU extended the approval period for 13 active substances including Flutolanil

According to the Official Journal of the European Union, on January 19, 2024, the European Commission issued Regulation (EU) No. 2024/324, extending the approval period for 13 active substances such as fluoroamides, which will enter into force on the

Jan 24, 2024

GACC Announcement No. 9 of 2024 (Announcement on Phytosanitary Requirements for Imported Belgian Bell Peppers)

On 19 January 2024, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) issued Announcement No. 9 of 2024, announcing that with immediate effect, the import of Belgian bell peppers meeting the relevant requirements is permitted. Sweet pepper in this ann

Jan 24, 2024

Russian government considers increasing import tariffs on certain fish species

Despite opposition from some producers and analysts, the Russian government will consider raising import tariffs on certain fish for the domestic market, but will not increase them significantly to avoid market volatility.

Jan 23, 2024

Hong Kong: Import of poultry meat and products from Mitchell County of State of Kansas in US suspended

CFS has instructed the trade to suspend the import of poultry meat and products (including poultry eggs) from the area with immediate effect to protect public health in Hong Kong.

Jan 23, 2024

China has become the main buyer of Russian honey

Russian Agriculture Ministry's Agroexport Center said that China has become the main buyer of Russian honey in 2023.

Jan 23, 2024

China proposed to adopt registration management for liquid infant formula products

On January 19, 2024, the the State Administration for Market Regulation of China (SAMR) issued a notice on the public solicitation of opinions on the "Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China (Draft Amendment for Opinion)".

Jan 22, 2024

NHC released a draft for soliciting opinions on four standards including GB7718

On January 19, 2024, the National Health Commission of China (NHC) released a draft for soliciting opinions on four standards, including the General Rules for Prepackaged Food Labeling of National Food Safety Standards (GB 7718), and the deadline for comm

Jan 22, 2024

UK to amend bread and flour regulations

On January 17, 2024, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) website announced that the UK government has agreed to amend the Bread and Flour Regulations, published in 1998, following a public consultation, and that legislative chan

Jan 22, 2024