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Vietnamese instant noodles have been removed from the EU food safety control list

According to a notice issued by the European Commission (EC) on June 12, Vietnamese instant noodle products will be officially removed from the EU food safety control list from July 2.

Jun 14, 2024

Korea designated Chinese steeped tea as the subject of Import Order Inspection again

On June 13, Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea once again designated Chinese-made steeped tea as the subject of an import order for inspection in order to raise the awareness of importers' responsibility for food safety

Jun 13, 2024

A food company from Shandong Province has been placed on the U.S. sanctions entity list

On June 11, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Shandong Meijia Group and two of its subsidiaries - Rizhao Meijia Aquatic Foods Co. and Rizhao Meijia Keyuan Foods Co. - had been placed on the sanctions list on the grounds that th

Jun 13, 2024

Canada proposed to revise the MRLs for cyflumetofen in certain foods

On June 11, 2024, Health Canada issued Notice PMRL 2024-10 that the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) proposes to revise the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for cyflumetofen in certain foods.

Jun 13, 2024

Japan implemented cyclamate inspection on two Chinese food enterprises

On June 11, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare issued the notice of Health, Food and Drug Administration 0611 No. 3, which stated that, due to the independent inspection at the time of import from CHENYU FOOD CO., LTD., NINGLING COUNTY. SH

Jun 13, 2024

Pistachio exported from Iran detected with excessive aflatoxin levels

According to the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), on June 11, 2024, Germany notified through RASFF that Iranian exports of pistachios exceeded the aflatoxin standard.

Jun 13, 2024

South Korea revised food labeling standards to prohibit labeling of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or Cannabidiol (CBD) by name or content

On June 11, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea issued Notice No. 2024-23, amending parts of the Content Standards for Inappropriate Labeling or Advertising of Food Products, etc., with the following key points:

Jun 12, 2024

Chili sauce exported from China was detected with excessive Bacillus cereus

According to the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), on June 11, 2024, the EU notified that chili sauce exported from China was unqualified.

Jun 12, 2024

China lifted import ban on shrimp products from nine Ecuadorian factories

China recently lifted the import ban on nine white shrimp processing plants in Ecuador, including well-known producers Santa Priscila, Omarsa and Songa.

Jun 12, 2024

MiO Energy Drink Mixes recalled in Canada because of potentially unsafe caffeine levels

Kraft Heinz Canada is recalling MiO Energy brand Energy Drink Mixes because of potentially unsafe caffeine levels.

Jun 12, 2024