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The Philippines issued guidelines for the issuance of sample-only import licences for pre-packaged processed foods for research and development purposes

On May 7, 2024, the Philippine Food and Drug Authority issued Document 2024-004, guidelines on the issuance of "sample only" import licenses for pre-packaged processed foods for research and development purposes.

May 15, 2024

EU proposed to amend the regulation on the use of the food enzyme glucan 1, 4-alpha-glucosidase

On May 8, 2024, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued document No. 2024.8773, proposing to amend the provisions for the use of the food enzyme glucan 1, 4-alpha-glucosidase of the non-genetically modified Rhizopus strain AE-G.

May 14, 2024

Argentina revised legislation on non-alcoholic beverages

On April 29, 2024, the Argentine Government Gazette published Joint Resolution No. 1/2024, amending the regulations on non-alcoholic beverages.

May 14, 2024

The Philippines developed guidelines for importing pre-packaged processed food samples

On May 7, 2024, the Philippine Food and Drug Authority issued Notice 2024-004 establishing guidelines for imported pre-packaged processed food samples, effective 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or any newspaper in circulation.

May 14, 2024

Turkey published standards for sampling and analysis methods for controlling trace elements and processing contaminants in food

On May 8, 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Turkey issued Communique No. 2024/10, establishing official control standards for trace elements and processing contaminants in food, which will be implemented from the date of publication.

May 14, 2024

GACC Announcement No. 57 of 2024 (Announcement on Inspection and Quarantine Requirements for the Export of Dried Plums from Serbia to China)

On May 11, 2024, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) issued Announcement No. 57 of 2024, announcing that from now on, the import of Serbian dried plums that meet the relevant requirements will be allowed.

May 14, 2024

Hong Kong: Import of poultry meat and products from Dodge County of State of Minnesota 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.

May 14, 2024

The Philippines enacted regulations related to imported aquatic products

Recently, the Philippine Department of Agriculture issued 2 regulations related to aquatic products, the main contents of which are as follows:

May 14, 2024

Russian seafood exports to China begin to fall due to export taxes

Seafood exports from Russia's Far East to China have been on a general downward trend since the beginning of 2024, with crab sales rising, according to data from Russian fisheries agency Rosrybolovstvo.

May 13, 2024

US exempts cocamidopropyl betaine from residue limits

According to the U.S. Federal Register, on May 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued Regulation 2024-10182, which exempts cocamidopropyl betaine from residue limits.

May 13, 2024
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