Asia Pacific Food Regulation Dynamics | April 2021
In April 2021, China released new Measures for the Safety Administration of Imported and Exported Foods and Administrative Provisions on Registration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Foods. South Korea consults on two drafts of Health Functional Food Code. Japan proposes to approve new countries/regions for meat import.
Singapore Consults on Food Regulations 2021, the Use of 2’-FL in Infant Formula Involved
The use of 2'-fucosyllactose/difucosyllactose (2'-FL/DFL) mixture should not exceed 160 mg/100mL in infant formula targeting at babies not more than six-month-old, and its maximum usage in infant formula designed for babies between six- and twelve-month-old is 120 mg/100mL.
Exposure Risk of PFASs in Major Foods in China, Including Dairy Products and Baby Foods
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are a group of man-made chemicals that are manufactured and used in a variety of industries around the world (e.g. textiles, household products, fire-fighting, automotive, food processing, food packaging, construction, electronics).
