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[Updated] Japan Formulates the Standard for Textured Soy Protein Products
Feb 25, 2022
On November 5, Japan MAFF announced the draft of Japanese agricultural standard (JAS) for textured soy protein products. "Soy meat foods" and "prepared soy meat foods" will be standardized.
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Japan Rejects 51 Batches of Imported Food in January 2022
Feb 21, 2022
51 batches of imported food from 13 countries/regions failed to export to Japan in January 2022. The top reason was the violation of the food and additives standards.
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Japan Rejects 83 Batches of Imported Food in December 2021
Jan 28, 2022
83 batches of imported food from 22 countries/regions failed to export to Japan in December 2021. Agricultural food accounts for 71% of the non-compliant imported food. The main reason for rejection was the violation of food and additive standards.
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Asia Pacific Food Regulation Dynamics | January 2022
Jan 28, 2022
In January, China consulted on Health Function Catalogue for Health Food (2022) and other supporting documents. South Korea launched a new pesticide MRLs information platform. Japan publicly solicited opinions on the evaluation of five substances. Indonesia sought comments on the labeling of health supplements. India proposed to amend regulations regarding various food products. Singapore updated the MRLs of veterinary drugs in food.
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Annual Report | A Look Back at 2021 with ChemLinked: Food Regulation Updates
Jan 27, 2022
The year 2021 witnessed many significant regulatory updates in the Asia-Pacific region. In China, several significant food standards were released, such as the new GB standard for infant formula milk powder. It is noteworthy that GACC released two important regulations regarding imported food as well. South Korea has many critical regulatory revisions in 2021, regarding labeling requirements, food raw material inventory and the HACCP accreditation for overseas Kimchi factories. Japan also adopted new food additives and labeling requirements in the past year.
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Japan Releases the Guideline for Non-use Labeling of Food Additives (Draft)
Jan 13, 2022
On December 22, 2021, CAA released the Guideline for Non-use Labeling of Food Additives (Draft) for public consultation. The Guideline based on food labeling standards mainly focuses on the labeling items that considered as prohibited claims.
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Japan Updates the Positive List of FCM
Jan 06, 2022
On December 24, 2021, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan released the revision of the FCM positive list, which applies to food contact utensils, containers and packaging made of synthetic resin. The latest version of the positive list adds 125 new substances that can be safely used in food contact materials
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Asia Pacific Food Regulation Dynamics | December 2021
Jan 05, 2022
In December, China clarified implementation matters of decree 248 & 249. South Korea consulted on Food Labeling Standard. Japan proposed to revise the residue limits of 16 pesticides and veterinary drugs in food. Indonesia consulted on the Criteria and Procedure for Registration of Health Supplements. Thailand released the standard for dried mushroom. India proposed to amend advertising and claims requirements for food.
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Japan Revises Labeling Regulations for Soy Milk Products
Dec 31, 2021
On December 22, 2021, the Federation of Fair Trade Conferences and Consumer Affairs Agency jointly issued a statement, which added “additives”, “raw material origin name”, and “amount and calorie of nutritional ingredients” as mandatory labeling items for soy milk products. This statement came into force upon issuance.
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Japan Revises Maximum Residue Limits for 47 Pesticides and Veterinary Drugs
Dec 23, 2021
On Dec. 17, 2021, Japan MHLW released the amendment to "Standards and criteria for food and food additives, etc. ", which mainly revised the residue limits of 47 pesticides and veterinary drugs, and added the test method for gentian violet. The amendment came into effect immediately after the promulgation.
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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
Many enterprises are eager to know if there are still opportunities in China’s infant formula market, and what strategies can be taken to revive the sales performance. ChemLinked interviewed Mr. Song Liang, a famous dairy expert in China, to share his unique insight on China’s infant formula industry.
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