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EU does not approve 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine (caffeine) as a basic substance

According to the Official Journal of the European Union, on 31 October 2024, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2024/2766, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, not approving caf

Nov 01, 2024

U.S. EPA released final biological assessment of dinotefuran and acetamiprid

Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final biological assessment reports for two neonicotinoid pesticides, dinotefuran and acetamiprid.

Nov 01, 2024

RASFF: Indian rice exports detected with excessive levels of Ochratoxin A

According to the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), on October 29, 2024, Spain notified through RASFF that rice exports from India exceeded the Ochratoxin A standard.

Nov 01, 2024

Indian FSSAI revised food safety standards

On October 21, 2024, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) revised the Food Safety Standards (Food Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, with the revisions taking effect from May 1, 2025.

Oct 31, 2024

Australia approves D-allulose as novel food

On October 28, 2024, Notice F2024L01377 was published on the website of the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, amending the standards in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code by approving the use of D-allulose as a Novel Food in some food products

Oct 31, 2024

EU confirms safety of silica as food additive

On October 17, the European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) Expert Panel on Food Additives and Flavoring Agents formally confirmed, after a thorough evaluation, that the additive silicon dioxide (E 551), as applied to the food industry, does not pose

Oct 31, 2024

Argentina approved 1 transgenic maize for food, feed and commercial cultivation

On October 15, 2024, the Argentine Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries issued a transformant approval notice dated October 9, 2024, approving transgenic maize DP-91Ø521-2 for food, feed and commercial cultivation.

Oct 31, 2024

Hong Kong: Import of poultry meat and products from District of Altötting of State of Bayern in Germany 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.

Oct 31, 2024

South Korea amends Customs Act to exempt some vegetables from import tariffs

On October 28, 2024, the National Legal Information Center of Korea (NLIC) issued a regulation amending the application of quota tariffs under Article 71 of the Customs Act, effective October 29, 2024, which allows the imposition of quota tariffs at a tar

Oct 31, 2024

U.S. approves importation of fresh guanabana from Mexico

According to the Federal Register, on October 29, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued 2024-25085, authorizing the importation of fresh prickly fruit lychees from Mexico.

Oct 31, 2024
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