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China Unveils 85 New GB Standards, Involving Food Contact Materials, Strains and Food Additives
Sep 27, 2023
Of the new standards, 3 pertain to food products, 5 to food manufacturing and operations, 6 to food contact materials and articles, 55 to testing methods and 16 to specification of food additives and nutrition fortification substances.These standards will come into force in 2024.
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EU Adds DEHCH to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 as an Authorized Substance for the Manufacturing of Plastic FCMs
Aug 15, 2023
EU amends the Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on August 11, 2023.
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EU Amends Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on Authorized Plastic FCMs and Use Requirements Thereof
Jul 18, 2023
EU amends the Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on authorized plastic food contact materials and articles (FCMs), their use requirements, and several group restrictions.
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ANALYSIS
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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UK Launches a New Application Submission System for Products Subject to Premarket Authorization
Jun 29, 2023
On June 20, 2023, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) launched a new system for enterprises to submit applications for products required for premarket authorizations.
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China Publishes the Updated Catalogue of New Food Raw Materials, Food Additives, Food Contact Materials and Their Applicable Standards
May 16, 2023
China published the updated catalogue of new food raw materials, food additives and food contact materials (FCM) and their applicable standards. The catalogue covers a total of 98 new food raw materials, 215 new food additives and 235 FCM approved by the end of 2021. For those approved since 2022, their food safety indicators shall be referenced to the announcement made at the time of their releases.
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China to Amend GB 4806.1 General Safety Requirements for Food Contact Materials and Articles
Apr 21, 2023
On April 19, 2023, CFSA released the draft of the new version of GB 4806.1-2016 General Safety Requirements for Food Contact Materials and Articles, which is the most fundamental and general standard for food contact materials (FCM) in China, applying to all kinds of FCM. The draft proposes changes to the definitions, basic requirements, compliance principles, and product information. This is the first time that a new version has been proposed since its implementation in 2016.
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MERCOSUR Proposes Regulation on Silicone Food Contact Materials
Apr 21, 2023
In March of 2023, the South American trade bloc MERCOSUR released a new draft regulation on the use of silicones in food contact materials (FCM). The proposed regulation includes positive lists and specific migration limits for metal salts.
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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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MARKET
Investigation Report on Consumers’ Awareness of rPET in China, 2022
Mar 15, 2023
To what extent has Chinese consumers’ environmental protection awareness been increased, especially when it comes to the food industry?
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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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