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Japanese agricultural, forestry and aquatic products exports to China fell 43 percent in the first half of the year

Japan's Kyodo News agency reported that the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF) announced on the 2nd that the export value of agricultural, forestry and water products and food in the first half of 2024 was 701.3 billion y

Aug 05, 2024

Bytedance mass poisoning: restaurants involved were exposed, and the suspected spoiled chicken became the culprit

Bytedance's Singapore office is suspected of a collective food poisoning incident, a number of employees in the canteen after eating a Chinese buffet lunch feel sick, at least 130 people have gastrointestinal symptoms, some employees vomited in the o

Aug 05, 2024

Confectionery giant Mars is reportedly looking to buy Kellanova ,the parent company of Pringles

On August 4, sources familiar with the matter said that the US confectionery giant Mars is considering acquiring the snack food company Kellanova.

Aug 05, 2024

European market flooded with inferior olive oil, food safety concerns rise over olive oil fraud

The UK's Guardian reported on the 29th that due to a sharp decline in olive oil production and soaring prices, Europe has frequently witnessed incidents of adulterated edible olive oil in recent years, triggering public concern about food safety issu

Aug 02, 2024

Heavy metals have been detected in cocoa products sold in the United States

Scientists at George Washington University have found that cocoa products sold in the United States contain large amounts of heavy metals, with levels of lead and cadmium exceeding acceptable limits.

Aug 02, 2024

China initiates the formulation and revision of 35 food safety standards for pre-prepared dishes and other categories in 2024

The National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China (NHC) recently released the "2024 Annual National Food Safety Standards Initiation Plan," outlining the formulation of new standards and the revision of 35 existing ones for p

Aug 02, 2024

Paris Olympics | Experts: Doping Positives Due to Food Contamination Are Not Rare

In response, domestic anti-doping experts in China stated that doping positives caused by food contamination are not uncommon, and the sources of contamination leading to doping positives abroad are even more diverse.

Aug 02, 2024

EU approved Schizochytrium (TKD-1) oil for market as novel food product

On July 31, 2024, the European Commission issued Regulation (EU) No 2024/2049 approving the placing on the market of Schizochytrium (TKD-1) oil as a novel food product.

Aug 02, 2024

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

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

Philippines plans to export more food to China

The Philippine media reported on July 22 that the Philippine Exporters Association (Philexport) said China remains an important export market for Philippine food products, including coconut snacks and processed fruits.

Jul 30, 2024

Austria published residue surveillance 2023 for milk, eggs and honey

On July 25, 2024, the Austrian Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection (BMSGPK) and the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) jointly published the "Residue Surveillance Program 2023: Final Report on Milk,

Jul 29, 2024

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