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RASFF: Salmonella detected in Polish turkey meat exports

According to the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), on December 20, 2024, Italy notified through RASFF that Polish exports of turkey meat were unsatisfactory.

Dec 23, 2024

FDA urges caution: Do not eat raw cookie dough when baking for the holidays

As holiday baking begins, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reminds consumers to avoid eating raw cookie dough, cake batter, and other uncooked flour-based products. While many know the dangers of raw eggs and Salmonella, fewer realize that raw flour

Dec 23, 2024

Japan proposed to revise the standard for miso

On December 17, 2024, Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) issued a notice seeking comments until January 5, 2025 on revisions to the Japanese Agricultural and Forestry Standard for Miso.

Dec 23, 2024

UK will not renew the approval of the pesticide active substance silver sodium thiosulfate

In the UK, the renewal application for sodium silver thiosulfate as a pesticide active substance was not approved and has now officially expired. This change has been reflected in the statutory register of approvals.

Dec 23, 2024

Thailand raided durian packaging factories and investigated 6 illegal enterprises

Recently, according to Thai media reports, the Thai Ministry of Agriculture has recently taken a series of strict and comprehensive regulatory measures against the use of illegal chemical substances found in durian exported to China.

Dec 23, 2024

Moldova intends to amend the requirements for meat products and meat product quality

On December 17, 2024, the Moldovan Legal Portal informed that the Moldovan Government decided to amend Resolution No. 624/2020 (on the approval of the quality requirements for meat products and meat product quality).

Dec 20, 2024

Singapore resumes imports of pork and pork products from Shandong Province, China

On December 18, 2024, the Singapore Food Authority (SFA) issued a news release stating that it will resume imports of pork and pork products from Shandong Province, China.

Dec 20, 2024

FSANZ approves use of Vitamin K2 as permitted form of Vitamin K in foods for special medical purposes

According to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), on December 19, 2024, FSANZ issued Notice 322-24, in which it approved application A1300 to allow the use of vitamin K2 as a permitted form of vitamin K in food for special medical purposes.

Dec 20, 2024

Hong Kong: Import of poultry meat and products from areas in Korea suspended

CFS has instructed the trade to suspend the import of poultry meat and products (including poultry eggs) from the relevant areas with immediate effect to protect public health in Hong Kong.

Dec 20, 2024

EFSA publishes guidance for reporting the 2025 national control plans for Veterinary Medicinal Product Residues

On December 13, 2024, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published the 2025 Guidance for Reporting on National Control Plans for Residues of Veterinary Drugs.

Dec 20, 2024

Over 2 million cans of coconut water recalled due to seal compromise concerns

Tipp Distributors, Inc., doing business as Novamex, is recalling Jarritos Coconut Water 12-can cartons because the hermetic seal on the lid of the cans may be compromised.

Dec 20, 2024

USDA released annual report on agricultural biotechnology in Japan

On December 3, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Overseas Agricultural Service released its annual report on agricultural biotechnology in Japan.

Dec 20, 2024

Containing undeclared allergens, U.S. recalls a potato chip

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), on December 18, 2024, the U.S. FDA issued a recall notice stating that Frito-Lay is recalling a potato chip because the product contains an undeclared allergen (milk).

Dec 20, 2024

RASFF: Listeria monocytogenes detected in French exports of goat raw milk cheese

According to the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), on December 16, 2024, France notified through RASFF that the country's exports of goat raw milk cheese were unsatisfactory.

Dec 19, 2024

Malaysia released draft amendment to the Food Act 1983

On December 9, 2024, the Department of Food Safety and Quality (DFSQ) of the Ministry of Health, Malaysia, issued a draft amendment to the Food Act 1983 (Bill No. 281) for public consultation until January 8, 2025 for comments.

Dec 19, 2024

U.S. EPA issued final cancellation and termination order for several chlorpyrifos products

Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final order terminating all food uses of six chlorpyrifos products made by Drexel and three made by Loveland, but retaining their use in 11 crops in specific states.

Dec 19, 2024

Brazilian coffee industry to raise prices due to weather conditions

Brazil's major coffee roasters, including JDE Peet's, one of the world's largest coffee companies, are expected to raise prices in the domestic market from early next year due to poor weather conditions that have led to higher prices for co

Dec 19, 2024

Oysters from Canada recalled because of outbreak of norovirus infections

S&M Shellfish Co. of San Francisco, CA, has issued a recall for certain oysters harvested from British Columbia, Canada, because of a norovirus outbreak.

Dec 19, 2024

Hong Kong: Import of poultry meat and products from District of Stade of State of Niedersachsen in Germany 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.

Dec 19, 2024

As control lifted, Peruvian organic quinoa can be exported to the EU from 2025

The Association of Peruvian Exporters (ADEX) recently announced that the European Union has excluded Peruvian organic quinoa from the list of organic products subject to additional controls, which means that Peruvian organic quinoa can enter the EU m

Dec 19, 2024

Japan announced a genetically modified corn and a genetically modified enzyme pass food safety review

On November 29, 2024, Japan's Consumer Agency announced that genetically modified corn DP915635 and a genetically modified transglutaminase passed a food safety review.

Dec 19, 2024

Hong Kong: Import of poultry eggs from areas in India suspended

CFS has instructed the trade to suspend the import of poultry eggs from the area with immediate effect to protect public health in Hong Kong.

Dec 18, 2024

Russia released 2024 monitoring report on meat quality and safety

On December 13, 2024, the National Center for Safety of Fish and Agricultural Products of the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor) released its 2024 monitoring report on the quality of meat.

Dec 18, 2024

Thailand proposed to develop rice standard

Thailand's National Agency for Agricultural and Food Standards proposes to develop a rice standard, with a feedback period ending February 11, 2025 for comments.

Dec 18, 2024

South Korea released revised shelf life reference values for foods

On December 13, 2024, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea released an updated announcement on shelf-life reference values for food products.

Dec 18, 2024

Ecuador proposes to amend technical regulations for the production and marketing of processed foods

Ecuador proposes to amend the Technical Regulation on the Production and Marketing of Processed Foods, with a comment period ending February 10, 2025.

Dec 18, 2024

Argentina proposed to amend food codex

On December 13, 2024, Argentina's National Food Safety Commission released six proposals to revise the Argentine Food Codex (CAA).

Dec 18, 2024

Netherlands proposes rules for prophylactic allergen labeling of food products

On December 13, 2024, the Netherlands published document 2024/0678/NL proposing rules for prophylactic allergen labeling of food. Feedback period of March 17, 2025 for comments.

Dec 18, 2024

EU proposed the extension of uses of quillaia extract (E 999) as a food additive

On December 13, 2024, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published document 2024.9140, which proposes to extend the scope of use of quillaia extract as a food additive, as shown in the table below.

Dec 18, 2024

U.S. to reform approach to obtaining federal inspection authorization for imported foods

On December 13, 2024, the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that it will be reforming the methodology for official imported food inspection agencies to apply for a Federal Grant of Inspection (GOI).

Dec 18, 2024

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