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China Proposes National Food Safety Standard (GB) Legislation Plan for 2024
Mar 29, 2024
On March 26, 2024, China National Health Commission (NHC) issued the draft of national food safety standard legislation plan for 2024 (hereafter as the Plan). 34 food standards are listed in the Plan, covering food products, food additives, food nutritional fortifiers, testing and determination method, as well as food business operation. Among them, 14 are new standards to be formulated, while the rest 20 standards are existing ones with revisions.
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China Customs Releases the List of Rejected Imported Food in January and February 2024
Mar 29, 2024
On March 27, 2024, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published two lists of non-compliant food products in January and February 2024. The lists revealed that a total of 279 batches and 251 batches of imported food were rejected in January and February respectively, involving 43 countries/regions.
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China SAMR Announces New Labeling Guidelines for Prepackaged Foods
Mar 29, 2024
On March 26, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) of China announced several detailed guidelines, encouraging food businesses to improve the labeling of production dates and shelf lives on prepackaged food products, including food additives. The announcement is expected to facilitate greater transparency for consumers in identifying the packaging and labeling information.
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Singapore Proposes Regulations in Defined Food and Pre-market Approval
Mar 27, 2024
On March 15, 2024, Singapore Food Agency (SFA) issued a consultation document, seeking feedback on regulations for defined food and their pre-market approval. The draft regulations aim to clarify the responsibilities of companies selling novel and genetically modified (GM) foods in Singapore, requiring them to obtain pre-approval before market launch. Any comment can be submitted before May 14, 2024 via SFA.
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Japan Bans a Designated Food Additive in Food Products
Mar 27, 2024
On March 15, 2024, Japan Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) issued an amendment to revise the food additive list. As per the amendment, 3,6-dimethyl-5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-2(4H )-benzofuranone will be removed from the Essence List of 18 Kinds as of December 31, 2024.
Japan
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[Updated] Japan MHLW Revises Regulations for Dairy Products
Mar 25, 2024
On January 19, 2024, Japan Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) revealed an amendment for the Ministerial Ordinance Concerning Compositional Standards, Etc. for Milk and Milk Products (hereinafter the “Standards”). Stakeholders and the public have the opportunity to provide comments on the proposed changes until February 17, 2024. The revised standards are expected to come into effect in mid-March 2024.
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[Updated] Canada Food Additives in 2024: Health Canada Authorizes the Use of Two New Food Enzymes
Mar 25, 2024
This article tracks and collects the regulatory updates on food additives in 2024, as per the latest developments. On March 22, 2024, Health Canada modified the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to authorize the use of two new food enzymes.
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Canada
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[Updated] Japan's Revised MRLs for Pesticides and Veterinary Drugs in 2024
Mar 22, 2024
On March 15, 2024, Japan MHLW issued an amendment that to revise the Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for various pesticides and veterinary drugs in certain foods. Additionally, the list of exempted substances was also modified. This amendment came into effect immediately upon its publication, but the changes in the MRLs for certain pesticides and veterinary drugs will be implemented one year after the publication date. Refer to the table below for specific details.
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New Zealand’s Newly Revised MRLs for Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals in 2024
Mar 22, 2024
On March 21, 2024, Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) of New Zealand issued Food Notice: Maximum Residue Levels for Agricultural Compounds, replacing the previous version issued in December, 2023. The food notice sets new MRLs for Pydiflumetofen, and deletes Warfarin for any food, which comes into force immediately.
Pesticide Residue
New Zealand
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Thailand Releases the Draft Regulation on Extraction Solvents Used in Food Production
Mar 20, 2024
On March 15, 2024, Thai Food and Drug Administration announced to consult on Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) Notification regarding Extraction Solvents for Use in Food Production (Draft). Any comments can be sent back prior to May 1st, 2024.
Thailand
Food Additives
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