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Japan Introduces Updated Standards for Food Additives
Feb 23, 2024
Japan Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) recently issued Notice No. 29, announcing updates to certain provisions in the Japan's Specifications and Standards for Food Additives. The notice declares updates including various aspects such as testing and experimental requirements for food additives, ingredient specifications for additive ingredients, storage requirement, as well as requirements for manufacturing and usage. To facilitate enterprises’ better adaption to the new rules, MHLW has granted them a one-year transition period.
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Thailand Proposes to Amend the Regulatory Requirements for Packaged Drinking Water, Beverage and Ice
Feb 22, 2024
The proposed amendments to "Ministry of Public Health Notification regarding Drinking Water in Sealed Containers" involve the application scope, quality standards and labeling requirements. These revisions necessitate updates in regulations for beverages and ice.
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EU to Ban the Use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in Food Contact Materials
Feb 22, 2024
On February 9, 2024, the European Union (EU) proposed a ban on the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and certain other bisphenols in food contact materials (FCMs).
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Vietnam Promulgates Lists of HS Codes for Imported Products Subject to Specialized Inspection in the Agriculture and Rural Development Sector
Feb 22, 2024
On February 2, 2024, Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development promulgated Circular No. 01/2024/TT-BNNPTNT, stipulating HS codes for goods under MARD’s management as well as imported and exported goods subject to specialized inspection in the field of agriculture and rural development.
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China Consults on Filing Requirements for Health Food Added with Ginseng, American Ginseng, and Lingzhi
Feb 21, 2024
China SAMR announced to solicit public comments on the draft of Technical Requirements for Health Food Filing Using Health Food Ingredients Including Ginseng, American Ginseng, and Lingzhi. The draft specifies the filing requirements for health food products added with the three ingredients, mainly covering five aspects including auxiliary materials, product dosage forms, product processing, product technical requirements, and other requirements.
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Macau Unveils the Food Additives Usage Standard in Food
Feb 20, 2024
On Feb 15, 2024, Macau SAR released the Food Additives Usage Standard in Food (hereafter referred to as the Standard), stipulating approved food additives, food categories permitted to be added with food additives, and maximum doses of food additives in specific food categories.
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Explore Southeast Asia’s Rising Online Health Supplement Market and the Latest Regulatory Trends
Feb 19, 2024
This article delves into the flourishing e-commerce market for health supplements in Southeast Asia while highlighting the recent significant regulatory developments that are reshaping the industry. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, heightened health consciousness has fueled a global surge in demand for nutrition and well-being products. Southeast Asia (SEA), boasting stable GDP growth and a thriving e-commerce landscape, presents a lucrative market for health products, where both local and international brands stand to thrive. However, intensified competition, new technologies and the complicated regulatory barriers pose challenges.
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Singapore Proposes Changes to Food Regulations, Involving New Ingredients in Infant Formula and the Expanded Use Scope of Food Additives
Feb 07, 2024
On January 31, 2024, Singapore Food Agency (SFA) issued Draft Food (Amendment) Regulations 2024. Major revisions involve extending the use scope of permitted food additives, and allowing the use of new ingredients in infant formula, which is slated to come into effect in Q2 2024. Any feedback can be submitted to toh_kian_han@sfa.gov.sg before March 31, 2024.
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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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Australia Introduces a New Standard Import Permit for Fish Oil
Feb 05, 2024
On February 1, 2024, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of Australia introduced import changes for fish oils. Major revision includes a new standard permit for all fish oils imported for human consumption, human therapeutic use or cosmetic use in humans. The changes have taken effect from February 1, 2024.
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China Food Additive Standard GB 2760-2024 Standard for Uses of Food Additives
GB 2760-2024 marks a significant chapter in China's regulatory approach to food additives, following the thorough groundwork laid by GB 2760-2014 and informed by drafts in subsequent years. The meticulous refinement process through drafts in 2017, 2021, and 2022 has led to this well-structured standard. Now, the GB 2760-2024 standard is ready for implementation, set to become effective on February 8, 2025, as the authoritative guide for food additive usage in China.
Global Halal Certification Requirements and Regulation Dynamics
Halal food refers to food products consistent with the Islamic doctrine, which is one of the most profitable and influential sectors of the global food industry. Currently, there is no unified Halal certification standard used globally. Certain details, such as the processing method, slaughtering procedure, labeling items, etc. are subject to different standards in different countries. To help remove the market access barriers and catch the market opportunities, ChemLinked collects contents related to halal certification and its regulation dynamics around the world.
Exclusive Interview A Deep Insight into Chinese Infant Formula Market's Now and Future
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