How the RCEP Agreement Affects the Food Industry of the APAC Countries Involved
On Nov. 15, 2020, 15 countries, namely, 10 ASEAN members, together with China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, officially signed a landmark Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement to make it the world’s largest free trade agreement.
China Updates Catalogue of Feed Raw Materials and Feed Additives
As revealed by MOARA announcement issued on Nov. 16, China newly approved 3 feed raw materials, 3 feed additives and the application scope of 2 feed additives were expanded. The revision came into effect from the date of promulgation.
South Korea Consults on Supporting Rules of HACCP Accreditation
The procedure of application for HACCP Accreditation is drafted. Grace periods are for certain enterprises are listed. Additionally, MFDS proposed to designate the Foreign Food Facility manufacturing Kimchi as the first batch of facility subject to comply with HACCP Accreditation.
