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The European Union approved expressed orange essential oil, distilled orange essential oil and folded orange oils from citrus as feed additives for all animal species

According to the Official Journal of the European Union, on 23 August 2022, the European Commission issued Regulation (EU) 2022/1421, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council, expressed orange esse

Aug 24, 2022

CFE | Release Approval Document (Decision) for Special Food (Update on August 17)

On August 17, 2022, 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 childr

Aug 22, 2022

Russian Consulate General in Harbin: Russia ranks second in terms of non-GMO soybean exports to China

Beijing, Aug. 19(Sputnik)- Russia and China have deepened cooperation in the soybean industry, with Russia ranking second in the supply of natural non-genetically modified soybeans to China, accounting for 26 % of China's imports of this product, the

Aug 22, 2022

The United States is lifting dual labeling requirements for certain meat and poultry packages

On August 17, 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued Document 2022-17498, eliminating the dual labeling requirement for certain meat and poultry packages, according to the U.S. Federal Register.The

Aug 19, 2022

Chile to revise sanitary requirements for imported processed meat products

On 16 August 2022, Chile's Ministry of Agriculture issued a consultation document to revise the sanitary requirements for processed meat products from imported cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry. The feedback period ends September 16, 2022. Main revisio

Aug 19, 2022

Canada plans to approve the use of grape seed extract as a food supplement

On August 16, 2022, Health Canada issued NOP/ADP SI-002, amending the list of permitted complementary ingredients, seeking comments on the approval of Grape seed Extract as a food supplement.The comment period is open until Oct 29, 2022.2022年8月16日，加拿大卫生部发

Aug 18, 2022

South Korea released a draft for the partial revision of the Codex Alimentarius for Functional Health Foods, including the revision of specifications for seven functional ingredients such as spirulina

On August 16, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued Notice No. 2022-372, proposing to amend part of the Codex Alimentarius for Functional Health Foods. The main contents are as follows:1. Modified the precautions, specifications and da

Aug 17, 2022

Hong Kong: Two kinds of chocolate products may contain undeclared allergens (milk or tree nuts)

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (August 10) announced that two kinds of chocolate products manufactured in Canada might contain food allergens, milk and/or tree nuts (cashew, almond and/or hazelnut),

Aug 17, 2022

Japan to revise health food labeling rules

On August 9, 2022, Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency issued Proposal 235070040 to revise the labeling regulations on health food. The main contents of the revision include:(1) The scope of products applicable to the regulations is clearly defined as fo

Aug 16, 2022

Brazil revised technical regulations on characteristics and quality of wheat flour

On 9 August 2022, the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA) issued Regulation No. 469, revising the technical regulations on the characteristics and quality of wheat flour. Main contents as below: (1) Revision of the definition of

Aug 16, 2022

South Korea has issued a partial revision list of Labeling Standards for Functional Healthy Foods to modify the labeling method of functional ingredients of probiotic products

On August 12, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued Notice No. 2022-59 to revise part of the Labeling Standard for Healthy Functional Foods. The main contents are as follows:1. Modified the labeling of allergens: For the safety of cons

Aug 15, 2022

While Chinese agricultural imports slowed in the first half of this year, Uruguayan beef bucked the trend with a 26 percent increase

The Uruguayan Observer reported on August 1 that China's agricultural imports slowed down in the first half of this year, with global exports to China declining. In the first half of this year, China imported 800,000 tons of pork, less than half the

Aug 15, 2022

South Korea issued a partial revision of the Food Additives Codex to revise the standards for the use of additives in food for infants and young children

On August 10, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued Notice No. 2022-55 to revise part of the Food Additives Codex. The main contents are as follows:1. To set a new standard for the use of Hydroxypropylmethyl Cellulose Phthalate for the

Aug 12, 2022

Canada revises the list of permitted curing agents

On August 5, 2022, Health Canada issued NOM/ADM-0186 to revise the list of permitted curing agents.From time to time, Health Canada makes slight modifications to the list of permitted food additives, such as correction to errors, improvement of clarity, a

Aug 12, 2022

Japan issued an inspection notice on food filled with hard capsules for health food

On August 9, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare of Japan issued a notice saying that hard capsules made from liquid paraffin or titanium dioxide as release agent component are no longer permitted. From this day on, when hard capsules filling food(m

Aug 11, 2022

GACC | Import suspension measures against 1 US enterprise

The Customs detected ractopamine from beef exported from the US KING MEAT SERVICE, INC. (registration number 426) enterprise. In accordance with the Provisions of the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China and the Administrative Measures o

Aug 11, 2022

In the first half of 2022, 76 percent of Argentine beef was sold to China

Argentina exported 426,000 tons of beef products in the first half of 2022, up 2 % year on year, according to a report by the Argentine Meat Exporters Association, the Argentine Agricultural Information Network reported on July 22. Exports amounted to $1.

Aug 08, 2022

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

On August 5, 2022, 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 3 kinds of infant/older infant/young childre

Aug 08, 2022

The United States is set to approve fumonisin esterase for use in animal feed and drinking water

According to the US Federal Register, on August 3, 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Document 2022-16566 to amend the regulations on allowable food additives in animal feed and drinking water. It is proposed to approve the use of Fumo

Aug 05, 2022

Kiev says it has 17 ships loaded with produce waiting to leave ports

Ukrainian Ministry of Infrastructure said on 3 August that 17 ships loaded with agricultural products are waiting to leave Ukrainian ports as Kiev is accepting applications for ships to enter its ports.Earlier, a Sputnik news agency reporter said in a rep

Aug 05, 2022

CFE | Release Approval document (Decision) for Special Food (Update on August 3)

On August 3, 2022, 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 childre

Aug 05, 2022

CFE | Release Approval Document (Decision) for Special Food (Update on July 28)

On July 29, 2022, 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 1 kind of young children formula products, ma

Aug 01, 2022

League of Arab States approves Food Security Initiative in Sudan

Sudan's food security initiative was approved at a special session of the Economic and Social Council held at the headquarters of the League of Arab States in Cairo on July 26, the Sudan News Agency reported. Abubakar Omar Busra, acting Minister of M

Jul 29, 2022

Nine local pastry makers in Singapore have been suspended from business

On July 27, 2022, the Food Authority of Singapore (SFA) has suspended various pastry products made by nine local pastry manufacturers with effect from July 26, 2022, due to the improper use of food additives, according to the SFA.According to Singapore�

Jul 29, 2022

Hong Kong: CFS urges public not to consume kind of imported corn chips due to possible contamination with tropane alkaloids atropine and scopolamine

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (July 27) urged the public not to consume a kind of imported corn chips, due to possible contamination with tropane alkaloids atropine and scopolamine. The trade shoul

Jul 28, 2022

India Issues Draft Regulation and Guidelines on the Use of Recycled Plastics in FCMs

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken further steps towards authorizing the use of certain recycled plastics in food-contact materials (FCMs) under its existing regulations. FSSAI issued aNotification of Draft Regulationson Ma

Jul 28, 2022

Australia to revise infant formula regulations

On 22 July 2022, the Food Standards for Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) issued Notice 209-22 to amend the Australian and New Zealand Food Codex to allow food products for infants and young children (including infant formula, infant special formula food, but

Jul 27, 2022

GACC | Import suspension measures were adopted against 1 Argentine enterprise

During the video inspection by the Chinese Customs department on MATADERO Y FRIGORIFICO FEDERAL S.A. (registration number: 2075), a beef company in Argentina, it was found that the enterprise did not comply with a number of provisions of the Protocol

Jul 26, 2022

Announcement No. 63, 2022 of the General Administration of Customs(Notice on inspection and quarantine requirements for imported Brazilian peanuts)

In accordance with relevant Chinese laws and regulations and the Protocol between the General Administration of Customs of PRC and the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply of the Federal Republic of Brazil on Plant Quarantine Requirements of Braz

Jul 26, 2022

South Korean National Assembly member proposed a draft Law on Food for Medical Purpose

According to South Korean media reports: On July 19, in order to systematize the management of medical food for patients who need special dietary therapy, South Korean National Assembly member proposed the draft of the medical food related law.The Nationa

Jul 21, 2022

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