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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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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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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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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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Global Food Regulation Highlights | October 2023
Nov 03, 2023
In October of 2023, China consulted on 24 GB food standards. South Korea introduced new food additives. Japan released key updates to positive list for food utensils, containers, and packaging. Vietnam proposed to revise the mandatory EPR requirements. India banned four highly hazardous pesticides. EU updates regulations for three novel foods. UK updated consumer advice on CBD food products. US updated compliance program for infant formula. Canada permitted the use of a new food enzyme. Australia and New Zealand amended the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.
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Global Food Regulation Highlights | September 2023
Oct 01, 2023
In September of 2023, China unveiled 85 new food GB standards. South Korea began to implement digital inspection on imported foods. Japan proposed to amend the MRLs for nine pesticides and veterinary drugs in food. Indonesia updated the List of Prohibited Raw Materials in Processed Food and Prohibited Ingredients as Food Additives. India initiated prosecution against FBOs found violating food safety laws. EU Expands the List of Composite Products Exempted from Official Controls at Border Control Posts. UK notified WHO about “The Wine (Amendment) Regulations 2024”. US released the Commodity Specification For Frozen Vegetables. Canada enables the use of new food enzyme. Australia and New Zealand announced to approve three new food applications.
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Global Food Regulation Highlights | August 2023
Sep 04, 2023
In August of 2023, China’s registration channel of health food products reopened with a series of key regulations published. South Korea introduced meat alternative and FSMP standards in Food Code. Japan proposed to revise the approval matters for powdered infant formula. Thailand proposed to revise the labeling requirements for prepackaged food. India issued the Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) First Amendment Regulations, 2023. EU added a new authorized substance for the manufacturing of plastic FCMs. UK proposed legislative reforms on nutrition and health claims. US proposed to restrict the use of partially hydrogenated oils in foods. Canada authorized the use of a new food enzyme. Australia and New Zealand Call for Public Submissions on Proposed Changes to MRLs for Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals in Food.
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Global Food Regulation Highlights | July 2023
Aug 03, 2023
In July of 2023, China unveiled the updated Administrative Measures for Registration of Infant and Young Children Milk Powder Formula Recipes. South Korea to further crack down on food raw materials and ingredients that cannot be imported. Japan implemented new requirements for two designated food additives. Malaysia revised guidance document affecting health supplement registration. India consulted on five food testing methods. EU amended regulation on authorized plastic FCMs and use requirements thereof. UK opened the consultation on the draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024. U.S issued standards for vegetable oils. Canada proposed amendment to the List of Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for Veterinary Drugs in Foods. New Zealand passed the Therapeutic Products Bill.
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Global Food Regulation Highlights | May 2023
Jun 02, 2023
In May of 2023, China published the updated catalogue of new food raw materials, food additives, food contact materials and their applicable standards. South Korea consulted on COO labeling requirements for imported foods. Japan expanded food labeling scope for food for special dietary uses. Malaysia proposed to revise Food Regulations 1985. India announced to conduct PAN-India milk & milk products surveillance 2023. EU improved the regulation on food contaminant levels. UK published updated guidance for companies submitting EPR packaging data. US solicited comments for repealing titanium dioxide as a color additive in food. Canada updated guidance on Front-of-Package (FOP) nutrition labeling. Australia and New Zealand accepted the application of first whole GM fruit.
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Global Food Regulation Highlights | April 2023
May 05, 2023
In April of 2023, China proposed new version of GB 4806.1-2016 General Safety Requirements for Food Contact Materials and Articles. South Korea updated the Food Code. Japan proposed to amend the Specification and Standards for Food, Food additives. Singapore released Food (Amendment) Regulations 2023. India acted against food business operators involved in false or misleading advertisement and claims. EU proposed revisions to existing marketing standards for several agri-food products. UK intended to introduce a new mechanism for food imports. US solicited public comments for food labeling requirements. Canada modified the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients. Australia and New Zealand proposed to update regulatory requirements for infant formula.
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