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Philippines to Enhance the Management and Conduct of Product Recalls for Prepackaged Processed Food
Mar 07, 2024
On February 29, 2024, the Philippines Food and Drug Administration (PFDA) published a draft of supplemental Guidelines aimed at enhancing the management and conduct of product recalls for prepackaged processed food products. In accordance with the provisions of the Food Safety Act of 2013, the Guidelines is designed to ensure the safety and compliance of food products in the market. All comments in MSWord format can be sent via email to ojolaurenana@fda.gov.ph no later than March 15.
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Global Food Regulation Highlights | February 2024
Mar 05, 2024
Top food regulatory updates in February 2024: New Mandatory Allergen Labelling Requirements in Australia and New Zealand; Taiwan Revises Regulations on Nutrition Claim for Prepackaged Food Products; Macau Unveils the Food Additives Usage Standard in Food; Japan Amends Food Labeling Standard and Updates Standards for Food Additives; Indonesia BPJPH Urges Business Actors to Immediately Obtain Halal Certification; Vietnam Launches an Online System for Registering, Reporting and Declaring EPR Information; EU to Ban the Use of Bisphenol A in Food Contact Materials; FDA Announces PFAS Used in Grease-Proofing Agents for Food Packaging No Longer Being Sold in the U.S.
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Philippines Senate Proposes Bill to Ban Added Sugar for Baby Foods
Feb 28, 2024
In January of 2024, the Philippines Senate introduced and revealed Senate Bill No. 2518 titled An Act Prohibiting Producers and Manufacturers of Baby Food From Adding Sugar on Their Products, and for Other Purposes, also known as No Added-Sugar on Baby Foods Act. Currently, this new bill has been undergone the first reading and is now pending in the committee.
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Explore Southeast Asia’s Rising Online Health Supplement Market and the Latest Regulatory Trends
Feb 19, 2024
This article delves into the flourishing e-commerce market for health supplements in Southeast Asia while highlighting the recent significant regulatory developments that are reshaping the industry. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, heightened health consciousness has fueled a global surge in demand for nutrition and well-being products. Southeast Asia (SEA), boasting stable GDP growth and a thriving e-commerce landscape, presents a lucrative market for health products, where both local and international brands stand to thrive. However, intensified competition, new technologies and the complicated regulatory barriers pose challenges.
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Global Food Regulation Highlights | January 2024
Feb 06, 2024
Top food regulatory updates in January 2024: Thailand unveils three notifications related to the nutrition labeling of prepackaged food (Effective on July 2, 2024); China consults on four national food safety standards, including GB standards for the labeling of prepackaged food, FSMP and complementary baby food; South Korea revises "Health Functional Food Act", introducing the new food category of Custom Health Functional Food (Effective on January 3, 2025); Taiwan revises act governing food safety and sanitation, representing tougher stance on food advertising violations (Effective on January 31, 2024); Japan proposes amendments to regulations for dairy products, establishing new product standards for certain dairy products that can be stored at room temperature
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Philippines Proposes Guidelines for the Classification of Vitamins and Minerals for Food/Dietary Supplements
Jan 16, 2024
On January 9, 2024, the Philippines FDA unveiled a draft document titled Guidelines for the Classification of Vitamins and Minerals for Food/Dietary Supplements under Processed Food Product Repealing the Provisions for Food in the Office Order No. 22 s. 1991 entitled "Guidelines for the Classification of Vitamins and Minerals as Drug or as Food". All concerned stakeholders may submit comments via email to gapascual@fda.gov.ph before January 26. The new draft aims to provide guidelines to all Food Business Operators (FBOs) on the classification of vitamins and minerals as food/dietary supplements, and set updated limit of vitamins and minerals to be classified as food/dietary supplements.
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Top 10 Global Food Regulation Highlights in 2023
Jan 10, 2024
2023 witnessed significant advancements and shifts in global food regulations, with governments and regulatory bodies taking bold steps to ensure food safety, sustainability, and consumer protection. In this article, ChemLinked compiled the top 10 global food regulation highlights of 2023, shedding light on the key trends, policies, and regulations that shaped the landscape of food safety and quality on a global scale.
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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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