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Global Food Regulation Highlights | March 2024
Apr 02, 2024
Top food regulatory updates in March 2024: 1) China Introduces 53 New GB Standards, with Food Additives (GB 2760), Food Contact Materials (GB 4806.15) and Dairy Products (GB 19644) Involved 2) Singapore Proposes Regulations in Defined Food and Pre-market Approval 3) Thailand Issued the Draft of MOPH Notification regarding Solvents Used in Extraction for Food Production 4) EU to Increase Quality Control Over Plastic Food Contact Materials 5) FDA Issues Final Guidance on New Dietary Ingredient Notification Procedures and Timeframes
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New Zealand’s Newly Revised MRLs for Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals in 2024
Mar 22, 2024
On March 21, 2024, Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) of New Zealand issued Food Notice: Maximum Residue Levels for Agricultural Compounds, replacing the previous version issued in December, 2023. The food notice sets new MRLs for Pydiflumetofen, and deletes Warfarin for any food, which comes into force immediately.
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Global Food Regulation Highlights | February 2024
Mar 05, 2024
Top food regulatory updates in February 2024: New Mandatory Allergen Labelling Requirements in Australia and New Zealand; Taiwan Revises Regulations on Nutrition Claim for Prepackaged Food Products; Macau Unveils the Food Additives Usage Standard in Food; Japan Amends Food Labeling Standard and Updates Standards for Food Additives; Indonesia BPJPH Urges Business Actors to Immediately Obtain Halal Certification; Vietnam Launches an Online System for Registering, Reporting and Declaring EPR Information; EU to Ban the Use of Bisphenol A in Food Contact Materials; FDA Announces PFAS Used in Grease-Proofing Agents for Food Packaging No Longer Being Sold in the U.S.
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Navigating Nutrition Claims: A Comparison of China with Australia and New Zealand
Feb 29, 2024
Nutrition and health claims in food labels or advertisements are known to significantly impact consumers' perception of the healthfulness of products and influence their food purchasing decisions. When it comes to nutrition claims, Australia and New Zealand have nutrition content claim, comparing to China’s nutrition claims which consist of nutrient content claims and nutrient comparative claims. It is important to note that the classification mentioned in this article does not include claims related to health supplements. This article compares the regulations governing nutrition claims in Australia and New Zealand with those in China.
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Global Food Regulation Highlights | January 2024
Feb 06, 2024
Top food regulatory updates in January 2024: Thailand unveils three notifications related to the nutrition labeling of prepackaged food (Effective on July 2, 2024); China consults on four national food safety standards, including GB standards for the labeling of prepackaged food, FSMP and complementary baby food; South Korea revises "Health Functional Food Act", introducing the new food category of Custom Health Functional Food (Effective on January 3, 2025); Taiwan revises act governing food safety and sanitation, representing tougher stance on food advertising violations (Effective on January 31, 2024); Japan proposes amendments to regulations for dairy products, establishing new product standards for certain dairy products that can be stored at room temperature
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All New Zealand Dairy Products Exported to China Are Exempted from Tariff Since 2024
Jan 08, 2024
With the protective tariffs on milk powder expiring on December 31, 2023, all New Zealand dairy products can now enter China without duty starting from January 1, 2024, marking the full completion of the phased tariff reductions agreed in the free trade agreement.
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Global Food Regulation Highlights | December 2023
Jan 05, 2024
In December of 2023, China consulted on 21 GB food standards. South Korea updated the Health Functional Food Code. Japan revised RMLs for eight pesticides and veterinary drugs. Indonesia consulted on the food packaging regulation. EU reached an agreement (general approach) on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) proposal. UK updated requirements for importers, retailers and wholesalers selling and labelling wine. US released food additive permitted in feed and drinking water of animals. Canada modified the List of Permitted Colouring Agents. Australia and New Zealand consulted on a novel food ingredient.
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[Updated] Australia and New Zealand Change the Conditions for Making the Voluntary “No Added Sugar” Claims
Dec 14, 2023
On December 13, 2023, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) issued Amendment No. 224 to amend Schedule 4 Nutrition, health and related claims of the Food Standard Code, involving changes to the conditions for making voluntary nutrition content claims about added sugars.
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New Zealand Releases New Maximum Residue Levels for Agricultural Compounds
Dec 06, 2023
On December 1, 2023, Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) of New Zealand issued Maximum Residue Levels for Agricultural Compounds, replacing the previous version issued in November. The food notice amends MRLs for fenpyrazamine, fenpyroximate, fluxapyroxad, mefentrifluconazole and sulfoxaflor, which comes into force on December 4, 2023.
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Global Food Regulation Highlights | November 2023
Dec 05, 2023
In November of 2023, China consulted on amended GB 29938 General Rules for Food Flavorings for public feedback. South Korea updated Food Code. Japan unveiled two drafts of tablets and capsules food products. Indonesia notified WTO six drafts on halal certification regulations. India released rectifiable labeling information for imported food. EU adopted revamped rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging. UK proposed MRLs for pencycuron in food. US proposed to further eliminate the use of brominated vegetable oils in food. Canada to update permitted nutrient content statements and claims. Australia and New Zealand changed the conditions for making the voluntary “No Added Sugar” claims.
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