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Front-of-Pack (FOP) Nutrition Labeling on Food Products in the Asia Pacific
Aug 24, 2023
Front-of-Pack (FOP) labeling has emerged as a vital tool to empower consumers to make informed decisions. This article aims to provide an overview of FOP labeling requirements in several key F&B markets in the Asia Pacific region.
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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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MHLW Implements New Requirements for Two Designated Additives
Aug 03, 2023
On July 26, 2023, Japan MHLW issued an amendment to Specifications and Standards for Food Additives. According to the amendment, Japan added Calcium Phytate as a new designated additive, and revised the scope of application for another designated food additive named Cupric Sulfate. The changes came into effect immediately.
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Navigating the Availability of NMN in Food Across the Major Countries/Regions
Jul 31, 2023
The health potential of NMN has attracted the attention of enterprises. However, the regulation of NMN foods is not uniform across different countries. Some countries clearly allow NMN to be used in foods, while some have not yet legislated, creating obstacles for enterprises to develop NMN products.
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MHLW Proposes to Eliminate 78 Food Additives from the Existing List Based on Sales Conditions
Jul 21, 2023
Japan announced to initiate an investigation on 78 existing food additives from List of Existing Food Additives. MHLW believed these 78 food additives are unlikely sold on the market. As of now, 132 additives have been identified in the four previous investigations and have finally been banned for use.
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EU Lifts the Fukushima Restrictions for Food from Japan
Jul 18, 2023
On July 14, EU released Commission Implementating Regulation (EU) 2023/1453, officially repealing the restrictions on imported food originating in or dispatching from Japan.
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Global Food Regulation Highlights | June 2023
Jul 04, 2023
In June of 2023, China proposed Yerba Mate as a novel food raw material. South Korea amended Food Additive Code. Japan intended to formulate a list of food additives to be eliminated. Indonesia unveiled new regulation on food category and food raw materials. India proposed to promote organic products. EU amended the use of four food additives. UK launched a new application submission system for products subject to premarket authorization. USDA revised commodity specification for canned fruit. Canada modified the List of Permitted Food Enzymes. Australia and New Zealand consulted on the use of four HiMO ingredients as nutritive substances in infant formula.
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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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Japan Expands Food Labeling Scope for Food for Special Dietary Uses
May 30, 2023
On May 19, 2023, the Consumer Affairs Agency of Japan amended the labeling requirements for Food for Special Dietary Uses (FOSDU)*. According to the amendment, enterprises now can apply for FOSDU labels for oral rehydration solution (ORS) products. The label review criteria are as follows.
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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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