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Global Food Regulation Highlights | February 2023
Mar 03, 2023
In February of 2023, China unveiled 38 national food safety standard drafts. South Korea implemented the Food Additive Code and relaxed restrictions on meat alternatives additives. Japan revised the maximum residue limits for seven pesticides. Indonesia unveiled the List of Permitted Probiotic Microorganisms in Processed Food. India issued the revised guidelines for submission of applications for endorsement of vegan logo. EU proposed restricted uses of PFAS in applications including food contact materials. UK proposed the maximum residue levels for thiram and mefentrifluconazole in certain foods. US FDA released the draft guidance for plant-based milk alternatives. Canada updated the List of Permitted Food Additives. FSANZ consulted on three new food additives.
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Australia and New Zealand Approve the Use of Bovine Lactoferrin in Infant Formula Products
Feb 21, 2023
FSANZ permits the voluntary use of bovine lactoferrin as a nutritive substance in infant formula products, whose maximum usage level is set at 40 mg/100kJ.
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Global Food Regulation Highlights | January 2023
Feb 03, 2023
In January of 2023, China consulted on the Standard for the Use of Nutritional Fortification Substances in Foods. South Korea consulted on the Food Additive Code. Japan revised the Enforcement Regulation of the Food Sanitation Act. Philippines proposed to revise regulations on food additives and processing aids. India amended the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives). EU revised the regulation on MRLs for pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin. US amended the color additive regulations. Canada proposed MRLs for five pesticides in multiple food categories. FSANZ consulted on the energy labelling on alcoholic beverages.
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Global Food Regulation Highlights | December 2022
Jan 04, 2023
In December of 2022, China consulted on the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods for Special Dietary Uses. South Korea amended Food Labeling Standard. Japan revised the Drug/Non-drug List for Food Ingredients. Indonesia regulated the registration and import requirements for three food additives. India amended the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims). EU established a harmonized European Union Single Window Environment for Customs. U.S. amended the standard for yogurt. Canada proposed MRLs for Ipflufenoquin in two food categories. Australia and New Zealand permitted new substances used in food.
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Australia and New Zealand Approve the Use of 2′-FL Combined with GOS and/or ITF in Infant Formula Products
Dec 22, 2022
On December 19, 2022, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) announced the approval of Application A1251, which permitted the combination of 2′-fucosyllactose (2′-FL) with galactooligosaccharides (GOS) and/or inulin-type fructans (ITF) as ingredients in infant formula products.
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Global Food Regulation Highlights | November 2022
Dec 02, 2022
In November of 2022, China consulted on the Labeling Guideline of Foods for Special Medical Purposes. South Korea revised the Recommended Daily Nutrient Intake Value. Japan proposed to amend Import Plant Quarantine Requirements. Singapore revised the import requirements for specific ready-to-eat food. India issued the draft of the Food Safety and Standards (Genetically Modified Foods) Regulations. EU proposed a revision on Packaging and Waste Directive. The U.S. FDA amended the Color Additive Regulations. Canada amended the Table of Reference Amounts for Food. Australia and New Zealand permitted the use of Alpha-Amylase from the GM Bacillus Licheniformis as processing aid.
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Australia Unveils the Import Requirements of Retorted Food
Nov 16, 2022
On November 3rd, 2022, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of Australia published the import conditions and requirements of retorted food (including packaged and canned).
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Global Food Regulation Highlights | October 2022
Nov 02, 2022
In October of 2022, China proposed to add Ginseng, American Ginseng, and Lingzhi to Health Food Raw Material Directory. South Korea published the modifications in Food Code. Japan revised the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Food Sanitation Act. Indonesia drafted new regulation for processed food registration. Thailand unveiled the exposure drafts of five food regulations. Singapore updated the List of New Farms and Establishments Approved to Export to Singapore. Philippines proposed to revise Guidelines on the Unified Licensing Requirements and Procedures. India mandated the rules for foreign food manufacturing facilities of five food categories to register with FSSAI. EU amended regulation as regards maximum levels of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs in certain foodstuffs. The U.S. announced to remove the dual labeling requirements for certain packages of meat and poultry products. Canada seeks approval for the use of alpha-cyclodextrin. Australia and New Zealand consulted on the use of alpha-amylase.
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Global Food Regulation Highlights | September 2022
Oct 01, 2022
In September of 2022, China released 18 GB standard drafts on food additives, including GB 2760. South Korea revised Health Functional Food Code. Japan released new requirements for imported organic agricultural products and organic livestock products. Indonesia proposed to amend the quality requirements for health supplements. EU promulgated its new regulation on food contact recycled plastics/recycled plastic FCMs. America revised the irradiation phytosanitary treatment of imported fruits and vegetables. Canada enabled the use of Pectin Lyase from Trichoderma reesei RF6199 in various foods. Australia revised the product standard for beverage.
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Australia Revises the Product Standard for Beverage
Sep 29, 2022
On Sep. 20, 2022, Australian government published announcement F2022C00910, which detailed the amendment to Standard 2.6.2 Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Brewed Soft Drinks under Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.
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