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Global Food Regulation Highlights | March 2023
Apr 07, 2023
In March of 2023, China proposed national food safety standard legislation plan for 2023. South Korea proposed to amend Regulation on Inspection of Imported Food. Japan updated the positive list of food contact materials. Singapore announced the introduction of a new set of pre-import control measures for infant cereal products. India checked the quality and safety of the nutraceuticals and health supplement products. EU proposed a directive on green claims. UK consulted on the application of precautionary allergen labeling (PAL). U.S. released a national strategy for safe & nutritious infant formula supply. Canada modified the List of Permitted Food Enzymes. Australia and New Zealand proposed to permit the use of a new food additive.
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Japan Updates the Positive List of Food Contact Materials
Mar 28, 2023
On March 6, 2023, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan released a revised draft of the Positive List of Substances Allowed for Food Contact Utensils, Containers and Packaging. According to the draft, MHLW newly published the 20230306 New Draft of Table 2, which contains the additives for food contact materials included as of March 6, 2023. Besides, MHLW issued 20230306 New Draft of Table 1, containing base materials compiled by March 6, 2023. The details are as follows:
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Uncover Alt-meat Revolution: Global Landscape, Challenges, and Exciting Opportunities
Mar 16, 2023
Marketshake shares the current situation for alt-meat, as well as the existing challenges. The opportunities to watch in 2023 are also introduced, including regulatory supports, new product types and how the APAC market is for alt-meat.
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Global Supervision Situation of Recycled Plastic FCM: Keynotes of the Technology Symposium on the Safety of Food Contact Recycled Plastics
Mar 14, 2023
REACH24H Consulting Group, the parent company of ChemLinked, joined the “Technology Symposium on the Safety of Recycled Plastic Food Contact Materials” last week.
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Global Food Regulation Highlights | February 2023
Mar 03, 2023
In February of 2023, China unveiled 38 national food safety standard drafts. South Korea implemented the Food Additive Code and relaxed restrictions on meat alternatives additives. Japan revised the maximum residue limits for seven pesticides. Indonesia unveiled the List of Permitted Probiotic Microorganisms in Processed Food. India issued the revised guidelines for submission of applications for endorsement of vegan logo. EU proposed restricted uses of PFAS in applications including food contact materials. UK proposed the maximum residue levels for thiram and mefentrifluconazole in certain foods. US FDA released the draft guidance for plant-based milk alternatives. Canada updated the List of Permitted Food Additives. FSANZ consulted on three new food additives.
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Taking Stock: Japan’s Foods with Function Claims in 2022
Feb 23, 2023
In 2022, Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) approved a total of 1,361 Foods with Function Claims (FFC), of which 417 products are registered under the status of sales. ChemLinked made a statistical summary of the 417 foods, aiming to identify the most popular ingredients and functional food among consumers.
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Japan Revises the Enforcement Regulation of the Food Sanitation Act
Feb 10, 2023
On January 19, 2023, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) released an amendment to the Enforcement Regulation of the Food Sanitation Act, specifying 16 new types of foods exempted from sealed packaged food manufacture permits...
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Global Food Regulation Highlights | January 2023
Feb 03, 2023
In January of 2023, China consulted on the Standard for the Use of Nutritional Fortification Substances in Foods. South Korea consulted on the Food Additive Code. Japan revised the Enforcement Regulation of the Food Sanitation Act. Philippines proposed to revise regulations on food additives and processing aids. India amended the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives). EU revised the regulation on MRLs for pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin. US amended the color additive regulations. Canada proposed MRLs for five pesticides in multiple food categories. FSANZ consulted on the energy labelling on alcoholic beverages.
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Japan Updates the Permitted Food Additives List
Jan 13, 2023
On December 27, 2022, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan unveiled a notice, announcing the formal deletion of the food additive 3-acetyl-2,5-dimethylfuran, and issued the revision for other food additives. This notice has taken effect since January 1, 2023.
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Global Food Regulation Highlights | December 2022
Jan 04, 2023
In December of 2022, China consulted on the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods for Special Dietary Uses. South Korea amended Food Labeling Standard. Japan revised the Drug/Non-drug List for Food Ingredients. Indonesia regulated the registration and import requirements for three food additives. India amended the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims). EU established a harmonized European Union Single Window Environment for Customs. U.S. amended the standard for yogurt. Canada proposed MRLs for Ipflufenoquin in two food categories. Australia and New Zealand permitted new substances used in food.
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