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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 | 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 | 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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Global Food Regulation Highlights | March 2023
Apr 07, 2023
In March of 2023, China proposed national food safety standard legislation plan for 2023. South Korea proposed to amend Regulation on Inspection of Imported Food. Japan updated the positive list of food contact materials. Singapore announced the introduction of a new set of pre-import control measures for infant cereal products. India checked the quality and safety of the nutraceuticals and health supplement products. EU proposed a directive on green claims. UK consulted on the application of precautionary allergen labeling (PAL). U.S. released a national strategy for safe & nutritious infant formula supply. Canada modified the List of Permitted Food Enzymes. Australia and New Zealand proposed to permit the use of a new food additive.
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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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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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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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