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Indonesia to implement new food labeling requirements

On November 27, 2024, the Indonesian Medicines and Food Control Agency (BPOM) required the mandatory introduction of a "nutrition value" system for the sugar, salt and fat (SSF) content in relevant food products, and specified the maximum level

Dec 05, 2024

Hong Kong: Import of poultry meat and products from Miyazaki Prefecture in Japan 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.

Dec 05, 2024

Thailand proposed to revise regulations on packaging and labeling of alcoholic beverages

On November 28, 2024, Thailand's Ministry of Health issued a proposal to revise the regulations governing the packaging and labeling of alcoholic beverages, with a feedback period ending on December 28, 2024 for comments.

Dec 05, 2024

GACC Announcement No. 180 of 2024 (Announcement on Phytosanitary Requirements for Imported Brazilian Grapes)

On December 2, 2024, the General Administration of Customs of China issued Announcement No. 180 of 2024, announcing that from now on, imports of Brazilian table grapes that meet the relevant requirements will be allowed.

Dec 05, 2024

Japan proposed to revise food and food additive standards

On December 3, 2024, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) issued Proposal No. 235110010, which proposes to revise the standards for food and food additives.

Dec 05, 2024

Chlorpyrifos regulatory update: U.S. EPA Proposed to withdraw use in most foods

On December 2, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule to withdraw residue limits for chlorpyrifos, an organophosphate (OP) insecticide, for use in most foods, but retained residue limits associated with 11 food and

Dec 05, 2024

Brazil revised rules on the use of food supplements

On December 2, 2024, the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) issued document INNo336, revising the regulations on the use of food supplements, which will be implemented from the date of publication.

Dec 05, 2024

Switzerland amended regulations on the use of food origin marks

On November 27, 2024, Notice 701 of 2024 was published on the website of the Swiss Federal Gazette, amending the regulations on the use of the indication of origin for food products.

Dec 05, 2024

Denmark revised two administrative orders on nutrient fortification in foods

On December 3, 2024, the Danish Official Gazette published Notices 1319 and 1320, the new versions of the Administrative Order on the Requirements for the Fortification of Nutrients in Foods in the Category of Vitamins and Minerals, and the Administrative

Dec 05, 2024

EU proposed to authorize Beta Hydroxybutyrate salts mix as a novel food

On December 2, 2024, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued Public Consultation Paper No. PC-1220 proposing to authorize Beta Hydroxybutyrate salts mix (59% BHB-Na, 27% BHB-Mg, 14% BHB-Ca) as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.

Dec 05, 2024
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