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Asia Pacific Food Regulation Dynamics | March 2022
Apr 02, 2022
In March of 2022, China approved 32 new varieties of food ingredients and food-related products. South Korea revised the Enforcement Rule of Imported Food Act. Japan revised the MRLs of 6 pesticides in 36 kinds of food. Indonesia unveiled new Halal label logo. Singapore updated Regulatory Guidance for Health Supplements. India operationalized FSS (Nutra) Regulations 2022.
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Singapore Updates Regulatory Guidance for Health Supplements
Mar 07, 2022
In early March 2022, Singapore Health Sciences Authority (HSA) unveiled the new version of the Health Supplements Guidelines (Guidelines for short), which provides the regulatory information for enterprises dealing with health supplements in Singapore. It is noteworthy that this Guideline is just a collection of information and does not supersede any of prior national legislation.
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Abbott Nutrition Recalls Certain Powdered Infant Formula due to Possible Presence of Cronobacter sakezakii and Salmonella Newport
Feb 22, 2022
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating four consumer complaints of infant illness related to powdered infant formula produced from Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, Mich., facility. These complaints include three reports of Cronobacter sakazakii infections and one report of Salmonella Newport infection* in infants. “All four cases related to these complaints were hospitalized and Cronobacter may have contributed to a death in one case,” says the U.S. FDA.
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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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ASEAN Harmonised Standards and Requirements for Health Supplements
Jan 17, 2022
Since 2004, ASEAN, with the support from the ASEAN Consultative Committee for Standards and Quality Traditional Medicines and Health Supplements Product Working Group (ACCSQ TMHS PWG) has been working on the harmonisation of Health Supplement standards and requirement. The harmonisation has finally comes closer to completion following the recent ACCSQ TMHS PWG meeting held in November 2020, where it has been agreed for the finalisation of ASEAN Agreement on Health Supplements. The finalised ASEAN Agreement on Health Supplement will be submitted to the Senior Economic Official Meeting (SEOM) for signing by the ministers by end of 2021. Implementation of the Agreement will be thereafter.
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Singapore Unveils the Revision to Food Regulation 2021, Involving Nutri-Grade Beverage
Jan 10, 2022
On Dec. 30, 2021, Singapore Food Agency (SFA) released Food (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 20211, which newly includes the concept of Nutri-Grade beverage. The updated regulation will come into effect on Dec. 30, 2022.
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Singapore Updates the Maximum Residue Limits of Veterinary Drugs in Food
Jan 07, 2022
All traders in Singapore shall conform to the new MRLs of veterinary drugs in food after Jan. 17, 2022.
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Asia Pacific Food Regulation Dynamics | September 2021
Sep 30, 2021
In September 2021, China unveiled "GB 23350-2021 Requirements of Restricting Excessive Package—Foods and Cosmetics" to strengthen control over excessive package for foods and cosmetics. South Korea revised requirements for food packaging materials. Japan revised the “Food Labeling Standards”. India revised regulations regarding food for infant nutrition. Singapore released “The Food (Amendment) Regulations 2021”.
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Asia Pacific Food Regulation Dynamics | May 2021
Jun 11, 2021
In May 2021, China fined Abbott for the violation of adding vanillin in stage 1 infant formula. South Korea consulted on the regulation on the inspection of imported food and imported health functional food. Japan approved new countries/regions for meat import. Singapore proposed to approve the use of 2’-FL in infant formula. Thailand released National Standard for Solid Herbal Tea. Malaysia revised the MRL of propiconazole in food.
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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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