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Interview | Consumer Affairs Agency Highlights the Significance of Health Food
Apr 11, 2024
Starting from April 1, 2024, Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency has officially taken over the supervision of health functional foods. In a recent interview, two ministers of the CAA stated...
Japan
Health Supplement
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Food Safety Alert: A Deep Look into Japan’s Kobayashi Pharma Supplement Pill Scandal
Apr 01, 2024
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's recall of FFC products containing beni koji ingredient has greatly impacted the current health functional food Industry. Many enterprises have been asked to provide product safety information.
Japan
Health Supplement
Food Safety
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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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Japan Releases Draft Guidelines for Food Products in Tablet and Capsule Form
Dec 06, 2023
On November 21, 2023, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan issued Proposal No. 495230249, involving the Guidelines for Self-inspection and Product Design Regarding the Safety of Food Products in Tablet and Capsule Form (Draft) & Guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) of Food Products in Tablet and Capsule Form (Draft). Any comments can be submitted before December 21, 2023.
Japan
Health Supplement
ANALYSIS
Health Claims for Foods: Decoding Global Regulatory Landscape
Nov 06, 2023
This article comprehensively introduces the requirements related to health claims for food products in South Korea, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, EU, and USA.
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Health Supplement
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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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Food Ingredients
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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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Japan Expands Food Labeling Scope for Food for Special Dietary Uses
May 30, 2023
On May 19, 2023, the Consumer Affairs Agency of Japan amended the labeling requirements for Food for Special Dietary Uses (FOSDU)*. According to the amendment, enterprises now can apply for FOSDU labels for oral rehydration solution (ORS) products. The label review criteria are as follows.
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Labeling
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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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Food Ingredients
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[Updated] Japan Revises Health Food Labeling Regulations
Aug 29, 2022
On August 9, 2022, Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan unveiled proposition 235070040, a draft version of Points to Attention Regarding Health Foods Under the Act Against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations and the Health Promotion Act (hereinafter referred to as the draft). According to the draft, the product in the form of tablets and capsules are clearly included in the scope of health food; a batch of permitted health claims are newly added; the requirements for advertising and labeling claims of health food are further explained. Any comments can be sent to i.kinousei@caa.go.jp before September 7, 2022.
Japan
Health Supplement
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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.
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