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One hot stick from Weilong recalled in Japan

A recent recall of one of Weilong's snack products in the Japanese market has sparked concern in the market.

Nov 05, 2024

Russia approves exemption of export duties on pollock fillets

Recently, the Russian government approved the exemption of export tariffs on pollock fillet, frozen Pacific sardines and some processed shellfish products to ease the pressure on the aquaculture industry. According to Decree No. 1482 of November 2, the ex

Nov 05, 2024

Average price of rice in Sri Lanka is higher than the price set by the government

Sri Lanka's Daily Mirror reported on October 31 that although the Sri Lankan government has set the price of Nadabang rice at Rs. 220 per kilogram, the average price in the market has reached Rs. 235 per kilogram, according to recent reports.

Nov 05, 2024

USDA will launch testing of bulk raw milk for bird flu contamination

The USDA is set to begin testing bulk raw milk for bird flu contamination in an effort to control the rapid spread of the virus.

Nov 05, 2024

RASFF: Portugal notifies UK exports of instant coffee as non-compliant

According to the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), on October 22, 2024, Portugal notified the UK of failed exports of instant coffee through RASFF.

Nov 05, 2024

​PAIS cut lowers prices of imported food in Argentina

Argentina's El Financiero newspaper reported on October 27 that since September, the Argentine government has lowered the PAIS rate from 17.5% to 7.5%.

Nov 05, 2024

RASFF: Dried figs exported from Turkey detected with excessive aflatoxin levels

According to the EU Rapid Alert System for the Food and Feed Category (RASFF), on November 1, 2024, Germany notified through RASFF that Turkey's export of dried figs exceeded the aflatoxin standard.

Nov 04, 2024

U.S. revised residue limits for mefenoxam in palm oil

According to the U.S. Federal Register, on November 4, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued Regulation No. 2024-25564 revising the residue limits for mefenoxam in palm oil.

Nov 04, 2024

EU allows the use of iron milk caseinate as a source of iron in total diet replacement for weight control and in food for special medical purposes, excluding food for infants and young children

On 31 October 2024, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2024/2791 amending Regulation (EC) No 609/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council. The use of iron milk caseinate as a source of iron is permitted in foods for special medica

Nov 04, 2024

CFE | Release Approval Document (Decision) for Special Food (Update on October 31)

On October 31, 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 child

Nov 04, 2024