LOGO

Japan released draft revisions to food and food additive standards

On July 29, 2024, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan (MHLW) issued Proposal No. 235110003 to revise some food and food additive specifications and standards.

Jul 31, 2024

Chile intends to develop regulatory requirements and guidelines for importing products containing animal origin

On July 25, 2024, Chile's Ministry of Agriculture proposed to develop regulatory requirements and guidelines for imports of products containing animal origin, with a comment period ending September 25, 2024.

Jul 31, 2024

Argentina extended tax breaks on some imported foods and medicines until the end of the year

Argentine Federal Public Revenue Administration issued resolution 5527/2024 in the "Official Announcement" on the 17th, deciding to suspend the collection of value-added tax and income tax incentives for enterprises with "Argentina's s

Jul 31, 2024

Iraq imposes customs duties on some packing materials

Iraqi Cabinet meeting approved the recommendations of the Department of Industrial Development and Organization in the Ministry of Industry and Minerals in accordance with the amended Iraqi Products Protection Law (No. 11 of 2010).

Jul 31, 2024

Eel poisoning of 147 people in Japan confirmed to be caused by Staphylococcus aureus

On the 24th and 25th of this month, 147 consumers suffered from vomiting and diarrhea after consuming eel and eel rice sold by a store, and one of them, a woman in her 90s, died.

Jul 30, 2024

ANZ proposed to approve endo-1,4-β-xylanase from genetically modified Bacillus licheniformis as a processing aid

According to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), on July 30, 2024, FSANZ issued Notice 297-24, with application No. A1304 for the use of Endo-1, 4-β-xylanase from genetically modified Bacillus licheniformis as a processing aid.

Jul 30, 2024

The NHC of China announced 2024 national food safety standard project plan

On July 29, the General Office of the National Health Commission issued the Notice on Issuing the 2024 National Food Safety Standards Project Plan (hereinafter referred to as the Notice).

Jul 30, 2024

Chilean fruit exports hit record in the first half of the year, with China the biggest buyer of cherries

Chile's export Promotion Agency (ProChile) recently released a report showing that in the first half of 2024, Chile's fresh fruit exports exceeded 7 billion US dollars, a record high. In addition, China is the largest buyer of cherries and a maj

Jul 30, 2024

Mars moves into ready-to-eat foods industry

Mars FoodNutrition, a business unit of Mars Inc., has announced its entry into the ready-to-eat food space with the launch of Ben's Original Street Food, first in the United States and Canada, and Ben's Original Favourites and Lunch Bowls in the U

Jul 30, 2024

GACC Announcement No. 94 of 2024 (Announcement on Phytosanitary Requirements for the Importation of Fresh Mangoes from Bangladesh)

On July 26, 2024, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) issued Announcement No. 94 of 2024, announcing that with immediate effect, importation of Bangladeshi fresh mangoes meeting the relevant requirements is permitted.

Jul 30, 2024