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Global Food Regulation Highlights | December 2023
Jan 05, 2024
In December of 2023, China consulted on 21 GB food standards. South Korea updated the Health Functional Food Code. Japan revised RMLs for eight pesticides and veterinary drugs. Indonesia consulted on the food packaging regulation. EU reached an agreement (general approach) on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) proposal. UK updated requirements for importers, retailers and wholesalers selling and labelling wine. US released food additive permitted in feed and drinking water of animals. Canada modified the List of Permitted Colouring Agents. Australia and New Zealand consulted on a novel food ingredient.
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Global Food Regulation Highlights | November 2023
Dec 05, 2023
In November of 2023, China consulted on amended GB 29938 General Rules for Food Flavorings for public feedback. South Korea updated Food Code. Japan unveiled two drafts of tablets and capsules food products. Indonesia notified WTO six drafts on halal certification regulations. India released rectifiable labeling information for imported food. EU adopted revamped rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging. UK proposed MRLs for pencycuron in food. US proposed to further eliminate the use of brominated vegetable oils in food. Canada to update permitted nutrient content statements and claims. Australia and New Zealand changed the conditions for making the voluntary “No Added Sugar” claims.
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Philippines to Adopt the Philippine National Standards (PNS) and Its Recommended Code of Practices (RCP) for Processed Food Products as Technical Regulation
Nov 24, 2023
On November 20, 2023, the Philippines FDA issued a draft regarding the adoption of the Philippine National Standards (PNS) and its Recommended Code of Practices (RCP) for processed food products as technical regulation.
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Malaysia’s Upcoming Reduction of Trans Fatty Acids in Food Products and Progress in Trans Fat Regulation Across Countries
Nov 22, 2023
This article provides a glimpse of trans fat regulation across countries, starting from Malaysia’s upcoming reduction of trans fatty acids in food products.
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Unlocking EPR Policy in Asia
Nov 13, 2023
A comprehensive introduction of EPR requirements in South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.
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Global Food Regulation Highlights | September 2023
Oct 01, 2023
In September of 2023, China unveiled 85 new food GB standards. South Korea began to implement digital inspection on imported foods. Japan proposed to amend the MRLs for nine pesticides and veterinary drugs in food. Indonesia updated the List of Prohibited Raw Materials in Processed Food and Prohibited Ingredients as Food Additives. India initiated prosecution against FBOs found violating food safety laws. EU Expands the List of Composite Products Exempted from Official Controls at Border Control Posts. UK notified WHO about “The Wine (Amendment) Regulations 2024”. US released the Commodity Specification For Frozen Vegetables. Canada enables the use of new food enzyme. Australia and New Zealand announced to approve three new food applications.
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Philippines Adopts New Dietary Standards for Prepackaged Processed Foods
Sep 13, 2023
On September 7, 2023, the Philippines FDA issued FDA Circular No.2023-009, announcing to adopt the 2015 Philippine Dietary Reference Intakes (PDRI) Percent Recommended Energy Intakes/Recommended Nutrient Intakes (%REI/RNI) as the new dietary standard for all prepackaged processed foods. This move repeals Bureau Circular No. 16 s. 2005, which previously adopted the 2002 Recommended Energy and Nutrient Intakes (RENI) as the dietary standard.
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Global Food Regulation Highlights | August 2023
Sep 04, 2023
In August of 2023, China’s registration channel of health food products reopened with a series of key regulations published. South Korea introduced meat alternative and FSMP standards in Food Code. Japan proposed to revise the approval matters for powdered infant formula. Thailand proposed to revise the labeling requirements for prepackaged food. India issued the Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) First Amendment Regulations, 2023. EU added a new authorized substance for the manufacturing of plastic FCMs. UK proposed legislative reforms on nutrition and health claims. US proposed to restrict the use of partially hydrogenated oils in foods. Canada authorized the use of a new food enzyme. Australia and New Zealand Call for Public Submissions on Proposed Changes to MRLs for Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals in Food.
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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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Food Contact Material Regulations in ASEAN Countries
Jul 04, 2023
On April 12, 2021, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) issued ASEAN General Guideline on Food Contact Materials and ASEAN Guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practice for Food Contact Materials. These guidelines provide vital references for ASEAN countries in regulating FCMs. Some ASEAN countries, including Thailand and Indonesia, have made strides in improving their FCM regulations and monitoring. This article introduces the supervision mechanisms for FCMs in 6 ASEAN countries: Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
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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.
Data and Analysis: Imported Food Rejected by China Customs
For enterprises expand their businesses to the Chinese food market, one of the key challenges is the risk of rejection during customs clearances. ChemLinked collects the latest data of imported food rejected by China customs, and provides related analysis and reports.
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.
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