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CFE | Release Approval Document (Decision) for Special Food (Update on August 1)

On August 1, 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.

Aug 02, 2024

Australian banned Paraquat and Diaquat in most application scenarios

On 30 July 2024, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) issued a proposed regulatory decision on the reevaluation of Paraquat and Diaquat.

Aug 01, 2024

ByteDance responds to large-scale food poisoning: Measures have been taken to support all affected employees

On July 31, according to multiple local media outlets in Singapore, a suspected mass food poisoning incident occurred at ByteDance's Singapore office on Tuesday afternoon (July 30) local time. After having Chinese-style buffet lunch in the cante

Aug 01, 2024

FSIS revised requirements for meat and poultry exports to China

On July 25, 2024, the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recently revised its requirements for exporting meat and poultry products to China.

Aug 01, 2024

EU authorised the placing on the market of the juice of the stems of the Angelica keiskei plant (Ashitaba stem juice) as a novel food

On 31 July 2024, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2024/2061 which, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council, to authorize the placing on the market of Ashitaba stem juice as a novel foo

Aug 01, 2024

GACC Announcement No. 97 of 2024 (Announcement on Inspection, Quarantine and Hygiene Requirements for Imported Cultured Aquatic Products from Kyrgyzstan)

On July 30, 2024, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) issued Announcement No. 97 of 2024, announcing that from now on, imports of cultured aquatic products from Kyrgyzstan that meet the relevant requirements will be allowed.

Aug 01, 2024

EU authorised the placing on the market of Lacto-N-fucopentaose I and 2'-Fucosyllactose mixture produced using a derivative strain of Escherichia coli K-12 DH1 as a novel food

On 30 July 2024, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2024/2090 which, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council, authorises the placing on the market as a novel food of lactoyl-N-fucose-pen

Jul 31, 2024

McDonalds global sales fell for the first time since 2020

McDonald's since 2020 for the first time suffered a decline in global sales. Consumers around the world have been turned off by repeated price increases for burgers, fries and soft drinks.

Jul 31, 2024

Indian peanut exports detected with excessive aflatoxin levels

According to the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), on July 30, 2024, the Netherlands notified through RASFF that the export of peanuts from India exceeded the aflatoxin standard.

Jul 31, 2024

India to implement new regulations on veterinary health certificates for imported milk and milk products

On 10 July 2024, the Indian Ministry of Livestock and Dairy issued an official memorandum (No. (OM) L-11/1/2019-Trade (E-11542)) announcing the delay in the implementation of Veterinary health certificate requirements for imported milk and milk products.

Jul 31, 2024