China Consults on 34 National Food Safety Standards, Including 10 for Food Related Products
On Oct. 25th, 2021, China opens 34 national food safety standards for public feedback, including the revisions to “GB 4806.11-2016 National Food Safety Standard Rubber Materials and Articles in Contact with Foodstuffs” and “GB 4806.7-2016 National Food Safety Standard Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Foodstuffs”.
Japan Revises the Residue Limits of Three Pesticides in Food
As revealed by the amendments released on Oct. 19, 2021, Japan MHLW officially revised the maximum residue limits (MRLs) of three pesticides, including Tolfenpyrad, Fenquinotrione, and Flazasulfuron. The amendments came into effect immediately after the promulgation.
15 New Food Ingredients and Food-related Products Granted Approval in China
As revealed by the notification released on Oct. 22, 2021, China National Health Commission (NHC) officially approved the use of 15 new food ingredients and food-related products, including one new food raw material, nine new food additives and five food-related products.
SAMR and CFSA Officials Indicate the Supervision Trend of Probiotic Health Foods in China
Last week, ChemLinked joined the 6th China Special Food Conference held from Oct. 15 to 18 in Jiangsu Province. To help enterprises catch up on the latest industry dynamics, this article updates the supervision trend of probiotic health foods, especially the highlights of the conference.
Japan Rejects 58 Batches of Imported Food in September 2021
58 batches of imported food from 19 countries/regions failed to export to Japan in September 2021. The top reason for Japan’s import rejection is the violation of the food and additives standards.
China Consults on 11 New Varieties of Food Additives
On Oct. 21, 2021, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) opened 11 new varieties of food additives for public feedback, including seven new food additives and four food additives with expanded application scope. Any comment can be sent back to zqyj@cfsa.net.cn prior to Nov. 18, 2021.
