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[Updated] EU Amends Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470, the Union List of Novel Foods
Apr 11, 2024
This article collects EU’s amendments to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 Establishing the Union List of Novel Foods in 2024.
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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.
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A New Designated Food Additive Granted Approval in Japan
Mar 05, 2024
On March 1, 2024, Japan MHLW announced that “Polyvinyl Alcohol” would be regulated as "Designated Additive", which became effective since the date of...
Japan
Food Additives
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Japan Introduces Updated Standards for Food Additives
Feb 23, 2024
Japan Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) recently issued Notice No. 29, announcing updates to certain provisions in the Japan's Specifications and Standards for Food Additives. The notice declares updates including various aspects such as testing and experimental requirements for food additives, ingredient specifications for additive ingredients, storage requirement, as well as requirements for manufacturing and usage. To facilitate enterprises’ better adaption to the new rules, MHLW has granted them a one-year transition period.
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EU’s Food Raw Material Updates in 2024
Jan 22, 2024
On Jan 17, 2024, EU approved the use of iron hydroxide adipate tartrate (nano) in the manufacture of food supplements.
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Japan Bans on Six Substances in Food Products
Jan 04, 2024
On December 27, 2023, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan announced six substances as "designated drugs" under the category of "dangerous drugs" with effect from January 6, 2024. The designated drugs include HHCV, HHCB, HHC, HHCH, HHCP, and “HHC-Octyl, HHCjd”.
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Malaysia’s Upcoming Reduction of Trans Fatty Acids in Food Products and Progress in Trans Fat Regulation Across Countries
Nov 22, 2023
This article provides a glimpse of trans fat regulation across countries, starting from Malaysia’s upcoming reduction of trans fatty acids in food products.
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[Updated] EU’s Latest Amendment on Food Additive: Buffered Vinegar, Stearyl Tartrate, Nitrites and Nitrates
Oct 10, 2023
This update involves buffered vinegar (E 267), stearyl tartrate (E 483), nitrites (E 249-250), and nitrates (E 251-252).
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Japan Reconsiders Food and Drug Classification and Listing Method
Oct 08, 2023
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) held a closed working group, specifically focused on the "Drug List and Non-drug List." ChemLinked learned from its post-meeting documents that the MHLW is exploring regulatory requirements for melatonin and considering restructuring lists.
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Navigating the Availability of NMN in Food Across the Major Countries/Regions
Jul 31, 2023
The health potential of NMN has attracted the attention of enterprises. However, the regulation of NMN foods is not uniform across different countries. Some countries clearly allow NMN to be used in foods, while some have not yet legislated, creating obstacles for enterprises to develop NMN products.
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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.
Data and Analysis: Imported Food Rejected by China Customs
For enterprises expand their businesses to the Chinese food market, one of the key challenges is the risk of rejection during customs clearances. ChemLinked collects the latest data of imported food rejected by China customs, and provides related analysis and reports.
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.
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