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RASFF: Dragon fruit exported from Thailand detected with excessive pesticide residues

According to the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), on November 18, 2024, France notified through RASFF that Thailand's exported dragon fruits were unsatisfactory.

Nov 19, 2024

UK issued the Bread and Flour (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2024

The UK has revised the Bread and Flour Regulations 1998 to update the relevant definitions, ingredient requirements, enforcement provisions, etc., to align with the application and modifications of the Food Safety Act and to comply with the EU standards,

Nov 19, 2024

Canada established maximum residue limits for Cyclaniliprole in certain foods

On November 13, 2024, Health Canada issued Circular No. CAN/1541/Add.1, establishing MRLs for Cyclaniliprole in certain foods as shown in the table below, which came into effect on November 7, 2024 and were entered into the MRL database.

Nov 19, 2024

Hong Kong: Import of poultry meat and products from Kern County of State of California 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.

Nov 19, 2024

CAC proposed to revise a number of special dietary standards

On November 13, 2024, the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) published Bulletin CL 2024/86-CAC proposing the revision of a number of standards for special diets, with a comment period ending on November 20, 2024, to provide feedback.

Nov 19, 2024

EU proposed to authorize esterified propoxylated glycerol as a novel food product

On November 15, 2024, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published Public Consultation No. PC-1204 on the proposed authorization of esterified propoxylated glycerol (EPG) as a novel food, with a public consultation deadline of December 6, 2024.

Nov 19, 2024

Over 90 percent of sunflower seeds exported from Kazakhstan to China this year

In the last agricultural season (September 2023-August 2024), Kazakhstan sold sunflower seeds to foreign markets for $87.2 million. The main buyer was China, to which more than 90% of sunflower seeds were sold.

Nov 19, 2024

GACC Announcement No. 160 of 2024 (Announcement on Inspection, Quarantine and Hygiene Requirements for Imported Wild Aquatic Products of Maldives)

On November 14, 2024, the General Administration of Customs of China issued Announcement No. 160 of 2024, announcing that from now on, Maldives wild aquatic products that meet the relevant requirements will be allowed to import.

Nov 19, 2024

Brazilian beef exports hit new record in October

Brazilian beef exports hit a new record in October, reaching 301,166 tons and revenues of $1.36 billion, according to the latest statistics from the Brazilian Meat Exporters Association (Abiec). In the first 10 months of 2024, beef exports grew 29.9% to 2

Nov 18, 2024

CDC investigates E. coli outbreak associated with organic carrots

On November 17, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a notice of investigation of an E. coli outbreak associated with organic carrots.

Nov 18, 2024
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