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Weekly Review of Food Standards & Regulations (Aug. 1-7, 2020)

 
★Announcement of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the General Administration of Customs No. 88 of 2020 (Announcement on preventing the introduction of Newcastle Disease from Bulgaria into China) ★

The General Administration of Customs and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs joint promulgated the "Announcement on the Prevention of Newcastle Disease in Bulgaria into China", which takes effect from the date of promulgation. The announcement concerns the prohibition of direct or indirect import of poultry and related products from The State of Vidin in Bulgaria. Sending or bringing into Bulgaria birds and their products from the state of Vidin is prohibited. once found, they will be returned or destroyed. Any poultry or its products found on an entry vessel, aircraft or any other means of transport from The State of Vidin of Bulgaria shall be put under seal, and shall not be unsealed during the period of stay or operation in the territory of China without customs approval. All wastes and slops shall be disposed of innocently under the supervision of the Customs and shall not be discarded without authorization.

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★The National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment has publicly solicited opinions on 7 new food-related products, including 1,3, 5-tri (2, 2-dimethacrylamide) benzene★

The National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment has solicited public opinions on seven new food-related products, including 1,3, 5-tri (2, 2-dimethacrylamide) benzene, by August 30, 2020.A new additive variety of 1,3, 5-tri-(2, 2-dimethylpropionamide) benzene for food contact materials and products can be used in plastic: polypropylene (PP), with a maximum usage of 0.0025%.Additives for expanded use of food contact materials and products include C.I. pigment red 101, magnesium hydroxide, magnesium aluminate hydrate, etc.

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★Announcement of the State Administration for Market Regulation on Issuing the Detailed Rules for the Implementation of National Supervision and Sampling Inspection of 131 Kinds of Product Quality (No.36, 2020)★

On July 31, the State Administration for Market Regulation issued the Detailed Rules for the Implementation of National Supervision and Sampling Inspection of 131 Kinds of Product Quality. Among them, the food-related implementation rules include the "Implementation Rules for the National Supervision and Sampling Inspection of the Quality of Plastic Milk Bottles for Infants and Young Children", "Implementation Rules for National Supervision and Sampling Inspection of the Quality of Food Contact Paper and Cardboard Materials", "Implementation Rules for National Supervision and Sampling Inspection of the Quality of Glass Food Bottles and Cans", etc.

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★Summary | In the first half of 2020, 836 batches of unqualified food were not allowed to enter the country, down 4.7% year-on-year★

According to the unqualified food and cosmetics information released by China General Administration of Customs from January to June 2020, Foodmate statistics the situation of unqualified food during the first half of 2020. In the first half of 2020, the national customs detected 836 batches of food that were not qualified for safety and health and were not allowed to enter the country, which was 4.7% less than the 877 batches in the first half of 2019.

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What items are required in the test report of imported dairy products?

According to “Administrative Measures on the Inspection and Quarantine Supervision of imported and Exported Dairy Products”, the inspection of imported dairy products is divided into two situations: the first import inspection and the non-first import inspection. There are different test items in different situations. What are the specific testing items?

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