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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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China Consults on Four National Food Safety Standards, Including GB Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Food, FSMP and Complementary Baby Food
Jan 23, 2024
On January 19, 2024, China National Health Commission (NHC) opened four GB standards for public feedback. Any comments can be sent back prior to February 29, 2024.
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China Unveils Draft of GB 29922 General Rules for Foods for Special Medical Purposes
Jan 23, 2024
On January 19, 2024, National Health Commission (NHC) released the consultation draft of GB 29922, with the aim to replace the 2013 version concerning foods for special medical purposes (FSMP) intended for consumers above the age of one. It covers nutritionally complete foods, specific nutritionally complete foods, and nutritionally incomplete foods. The revisions mainly involve the product types, labels and technical requirements. Any feedback can be sent to the online platform before February 29, 2024.
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EU to Amend Regulation (EU) 2023/915 on Maximum Levels for Certain Contaminants in Foods
Jan 09, 2024
As per three WTO notifications issued on January 4, 2024, EU is to amend Regulation (EU) 2023/915 on Maximum Levels for Certain Contaminants in Food.
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China Reduces Tariffs for FSMP Products in 2024
Dec 25, 2023
On December 21, 2023, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) of China unveiled Tariff Adjustment Plan for 2024, involving several changes in the import and export tariffs of certain products. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2024.
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Update | Taiwan Revises the Review and Registration Requirements for Infant Formula, Formula for Certain Disease, and Food Additives
Dec 06, 2023
On November 30, 2023, Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) published the amendment to the Regulations Governing the Management of the Review, Registration and Issuance of Permit Documents for Food and Related Products. The amendment takes into effect immediately, except for a one-year grace period granted to provisions related to the original hygiene analysis report.
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Canada Proposes to Modernize the Regulations for Foods for Special Dietary Use and Infant Foods
Dec 06, 2023
On November 28, 2023, Health Canada announced to seek public comments on a proposal to modernize the regulations for foods for special dietary use (FSDU) and infant foods, which are currently regulated by the Divisions 24 and 25 of the Food and Drug Regulations. Any comments can be sent to bns-bsn@hc-sc.gc.ca until February 6, 2024.
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China Revises Administrative Measures for FSMP Registration
Dec 05, 2023
On December 3, 2023, State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) unveiled the updated Administrative Measures for Registration of Foods for Special Medical Purpose, replacing the 2016 version. Major revisions include priority review and approval procedures, situations not approved for registration, labels, penalties, and measures to optimize the registration procedure. The new version will come into force on January 1, 2024.
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Taiwan to Revise Contaminants and Toxins in Food
Nov 17, 2023
On November 13, 2023, Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) released Draft Sanitation Standard for Contaminants and Toxins in Food, involving food categories such as young child formula, infant drinks, offal of poultry and livestock, nut, seeds, and chocolate. The amended contents are proposed to take effect from July 1, 2024. Any feedback can be submitted within 60 days from November 13, 2023.
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China Consults on 24 GB Food Standards, Involving Dairy Products, FCM, FSMP and Food Additives
Oct 20, 2023
On October 18, 2023, National Health Commission (NHC) announced to seek public comments on 11 national food safety standards, involving dairy products, food contact materials (FCM), food for special medical purposes (FSMP), canned food, and food additives. Any comments can be submitted online prior to December 15, 2023.
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