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Hong Kong | Import of poultry meat and products from areas in Germany and Sweden suspended

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced today (February 5) that in view of a notification from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) about an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza in Uckermark District of the State of Brandenburg in Germany, and an notification from the Swedish Board of Agriculture about an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Mönsterås Municipality, Kalmar County in Sweden, the CFS has instructed the trade to suspend the import of poultry meat and products (including poultry eggs) from Uckermark District and Oskarshamn Municipality, which is adjacent to Mönsterås Municipality, with immediate effect to protect public health in Hong Kong. A CFS spokesman said that according to the Census and Statistics Department, Hong Kong imported about 3,900 tonnes of frozen poultry meat and about 1.41 million poultry eggs from Germany and about 1,550 tonnes of frozen poultry meat from Sweden last year. "The CFS has contacted the German and Swedish authorities over the issues and will closely monitor information issued by the OIE and relevant authorities on the avian influenza outbreaks. Appropriate action will be taken in response to the development of the situation," the spokesman said. Business Division of Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance of Global Foodmate provides food standards & regulations research, labelling compliance consulting/Chinese label design, industry public opinion monitoring and analysis, registration services (of Infant formula, FSMP, Health food, Novel Food Ingredients, Novel Food Additives, New Varieties of Food-Related Products and Overseas manufacturers of imported food) and other comprehensive food safety solutions for domestic and overseas enterprises and institutions in food industry.  Please feel free to contact us: +86 10 68869850, E-mail: global_info@foodmate.net

GACC | Emergency Preventive Measures against A Peruvian Enterprise

On February 6, 2021, the General Administration of Customs took emergency preventive measures against a Peruvian enterprise, due to the positive nucleic acid test of COVID-19 in a sample of one batch of Frozen Squid minced meat imported from Peru, the national customs suspended the acceptance of Peruvian aquatic product manufacturer PRODUCTORA ANDINA DE ConGELADOS S.R.L. (Registered number: P234-SUL-POAD) import declaration for one week from February 6. Product declaration will resume automatically after expiration.         因从秘鲁进口1批冻鱿鱼碎肉的1个内包装样本中检出新冠病毒核酸阳性，按照海关总署公告2020年第103号的规定，全国海关自即日起暂停接受秘鲁水产品生产企业PRODUCTORA ANDINA DE ConGELADOS S.R.L.（注册编号为P234-SUL-POAD）的进口申报1周。 Business Division of Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance of Global Foodmate provides food standards & regulations research, labelling compliance consulting/Chinese label design, industry public opinion monitoring and analysis, registration services (of Infant formula, FSMP, Health food, Novel Food Ingredients, Novel Food Additives, New Varieties of Food-Related Products and Overseas manufacturers of imported food) and other comprehensive food safety solutions for domestic and overseas enterprises and institutions in food industry.  Please feel free to contact us: +86 10 68869850, E-mail: global_info@foodmate.net

EU revised maximum residue limits for some pesticides in food

  The Official Journal of the European Union issued Regulation (EU) No. 2020/1633 on November 5, 2020 , amending (EC) No. 396/2005 Implementation Regulation (Regulations on Maximum Residue Limits of Pesticides in Food ). Part of the content of this revision is to amend or newly increase the maximum residue limits of 10 pesticides such as azinphos-methyl in some foods. This regulation will take effect 20 days after the publication of the communique. Serial number Pesticide name Food type The revised maximum residue limit ( mg/kg )   1 Azinphos-methyl Tree nuts and root vegetables 0.01 Revision Herbs and edible flowers 0.02 Revision 2 Bentazone Stem vegetables 0.03 Revision beef 0.02 Revision 3 Dimethomorph onion carrot 0.6 Revision beef 0.02 Revision Business Division of Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance of Global Foodmate provides food standards & regulations research, labelling compliance consulting/Chinese label design, industry public opinion monitoring and analysis, registration services (of Infant formula, FSMP, Health food, Novel Food Ingredients, Novel Food Additives, New Varieties of Food-Related Products and Overseas manufacturers of imported food) and other comprehensive food safety solutions for domestic and overseas enterprises and institutions in food industry.  Please feel free to contact us: +86 10 68869850, E-mail: global_info@foodmate.net

The Status of World Fisheries and Aquaculture in 2020

“2020 The Status of World Fisheries and Aquaculture" report released The global per capita fish consumption has set a new record of 20.5 kg per year, and is expected to increase further in the next decade, which highlights the key role of fish in global food and nutrition security. The latest report of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations pointed out that sustainable aquaculture development and effective fisheries management are essential to maintaining the above trends. According to the "State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture" (hereinafter referred to as SOFIA), by 2030, total fish production will increase to 204 million tons, an increase of 15% from 2018, and the share of aquaculture will also be 46% from the current 46% Has grown. This increase is about half of the increase in the past ten years, converted into per capita fish consumption in 2030, which is estimated to be 21.5 kg. FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu said: “Fish and fishery products are not only recognized as the healthiest food in the world, but also belong to the food category with less impact on the natural environment.” He emphasized that fish and fishery products must be food safe at all levels. And play a key role in nutrition strategy". Director General also pointed out that the SOFIA report shows that there is more and more evidence that effective fisheries management can make fish stocks grow steadily or recover, and that poor implementation of measures threatens their contribution to food security and livelihoods. The root causes of the failure of sustainable measures are complex and require solutions tailored to local conditions. According to SOFIA's benchmark analysis, currently about 34.2% of fish populations are caught at a biologically unsustainable level, and the overall proportion is too high. And globally, this trend has not improved, although 78.7% of fish caught ashore belong to biologically sustainable stocks, which is a bit of relief. In addition, the sustainability trends of many major species are improving. In 2018, the catch of various species of tuna reached about 7.9 million tons, a record high. Now, two-thirds of the fish population is at a biologically sustainable fishing level, and the proportion of sustainable fishing is just short. An increase of ten percentage points within two years proves that intensive fishery management is indeed effective in this industry characterized by the pursuit of high-value commodities and severe overcapacity in some fleets. "This improvement is the result of the joint efforts of many stakeholders. It proves the importance of active management to achieve and maintain biological sustainability, and highlights the urgency of promoting such methods in fisheries sectors and regions with weak management systems." Manuel Barange, Director of FAO’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, said, “As expected, we noticed that sustainable development is particularly difficult in areas where hunger, poverty and conflict exist, but we have no choice but to sustainable solutions.” Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Although the compilation of SOFIA is based on information before the outbreak of the new crown epidemic, the benchmark information contained in it still provides a reference for FAO to formulate relevant technical solutions and targeted interventions to respond to the epidemic in the fisheries and agricultural sectors. The Director-General has pointed out that And agriculture are the two sectors most affected by the epidemic. The SOFIA appendix released by FAO shows that due to restrictions and labor shortages caused by health emergencies, global fishing activities may have been reduced by about 6.5%. The hindrance of international transportation has hit the export of aquatic products particularly severely, and the rapidly shrinking tourism and restaurant closures have also greatly affected the distribution channels of many products, despite the fact that the long shelf life of frozen, canned, pickled and smoked fish retail remains Stable or increase. In parts of the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, more than 90% of small-scale fishermen are forced to stop fishing because they cannot sell their catch, and this situation is often exacerbated by falling prices. Input market conditions, immigrant labor issues, and the risks of a crowded fresh market all have an impact on fishery output and consumption. Among them, informal supply chains lack contractual relationships and cold chains are the most under pressure. FAO is mainly committed to supporting, restarting and strengthening the supply chain and livelihoods of the sector, with priority given to the most vulnerable groups and regions. Global fish supply trends The SOFIA report contains fishing data classified by species, region and source of capture (wild or farmed). It is estimated that the global fish production in 2018 was about 179 million tons, and the total value of the first sale was estimated at 401 billion US dollars. Aquaculture products account for 46% of total production and 52% of human fish consumption. China's production has consistently ranked first in the world. Since 1991, the highly developed aquaculture industry has provided the country with a large number of aquaculture products, which is more than the sum of other parts of the world. SOFIA stated that the aquaculture industry will continue to expand, although the growth rate will slow down, and farmed fish will occupy a larger share of consumption and trade in the next decade. It is estimated that Africa’s aquaculture production will increase by 48%, helping to alleviate the expected decline in per capita fish consumption in Africa due to population growth. Driven by the strong rebound in production in Peru and Chile, the Peruvian anchovy has become the most fished species in the ocean, followed by Alaska pollock and bonito. As an important food source for many food-constrained countries, inland fisheries have set a record high of 12 million tons. Fish consumption accounts for one-sixth of the global population’s animal protein intake. In Bangladesh, Cambodia, Gambia, Ghana, Indonesia, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka and several small island developing States, fish consumption accounts for animal protein intake. More than half of the amount. The Director-General of FAO emphasized that the important dietary value of fish highlights the importance of developing aquaculture, which is of great significance to Africa. For this reason, strategic measures must be adopted to promote the use of feed, genetic selection, biosecurity and commercial development. Innovative technologies to promote sustainable aquaculture production. He also pointed out that FAO's "hand in hand" initiative is "an ideal framework for all parties to jointly respond to fisheries and aquaculture trends and challenges in the context of blue growth." To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, this FAO report has a dedicated section on sustainable development measures. The report also pointed out that FAO is working with many partners to implement the "Clarification of Hidden Catch" "The project, the results of this global research will be released in the second half of 2020, aiming to promote small-scale fisheries support policies and promote the efficient, sustainable and fair development of small-scale fisheries. Small-scale fisheries are capable and do provide basic nutrition for billions of people, and provide livelihoods and jobs for the vast majority of the 120 million people who depend on the fishing industry. The key data in "The Status of World Fisheries and Aquaculture in 2020" 2018 global fish production: 179 million tons The output of marine capture fishery: 84.4 million tons Freshwater capture fishery output: 12 million tons, a record Aquaculture production: 82.1 million tons, a record high Amount used for human food consumption: 156 million tons The first sales value of all fishery and aquaculture products in 2018: US$401 billion The first sales value of aquaculture products: US$250 billion Employment in the primary sector of fisheries and aquaculture: 59.5 million Percentage of women: 14% The area with the most fishermen and fish farmers: Asia (85% of the total) Number of fishing vessels in the world: 4.56 million The region with the most fishing vessels: Asia (3.1 million vessels, 68% of the global fishing vessels) Share of motor boats within 12 meters in length: 82% Percentage of global fish production entering international trade: 38% The output value of fish for export: 164 billion US dollars The world's largest fish producer and exporter: China Net fish export regions: Oceania, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asian developing countries Africa is a net importer by volume and a net exporter by value The most unsustainable areas for fisheries development: Mediterranean and Black Sea (62.5% of overfished populations), Southeast Pacific (54.5%), Southwest Atlantic (53.3%) The main sources of inland capture fisheries production: Mekong, Nile, Irrawaddy, Yangtze River  Please note: This article is translated based on Google web translation software, if there is an error, please contact us as soon as possible to correct. 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South Korea’s imports of health functional foods increase

On February 5, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of South Korea announced that: From 2018 to 2020, the import volume of imported health functional foods in South Korea increased by 21.4% annually, accounting for 33.8% of the domestic health functional food market (in 2019). import status: 13,531 tons in 2018 → 16,066 tons in 2019 → 19,825 tons in 2020. The top five countries in terms of import volume are: the United States, China, Germany, Canada, and India → account for 78.3% of total imports (2020). The analysis results of healthy functional foods (including raw materials) declared through the import food integrated system show that the top products imported in the last 3 years are: complex nutrient products, oligofructose, oils containing EPA and DHA, nutrients，sexual compound products and protein products, five types of products (based on 2020 as the standard) accounted for 59.0% of the total import volume.  Business Division of Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance of Global Foodmate provides food standards & regulations research, labelling compliance consulting/Chinese label design, industry public opinion monitoring and analysis, registration services (of Infant formula, FSMP, Health food, Novel Food Ingredients, Novel Food Additives, New Varieties of Food-Related Products and Overseas manufacturers of imported food) and other comprehensive food safety solutions for domestic and overseas enterprises and institutions in food industry.  Please feel free to contact us: +86 10 68869850, E-mail: global_info@foodmate.net

China's food violations of Australia's imported food control law in 2020

  According to the information that imported food violates the Australian imported Food Control Law monthly issued by the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment, Foodmate has incomplete statistics. In 2020, there are 79 batches of unqualified food exported from China to Australia. Statistics show that the reasons for China's unqualified food exports to Australia in 2020 include pesticide and veterinary drug residues, microbial contamination, illegal added substances, excessive iodine, aflatoxin and others. The statistics are shown in the figure below: The illegally added substances include vitamins and pigments. Other reasons include heavy metal (lead) pollution (4 cases), inorganic arsenic (1 case), and histamine (1 case). Foodmate reminds domestic export companies to Australia to strictly control product quality in accordance with the provisions of the Australia and New Zealand Food Standards Code, ensure product safety, and avoid export products that violate regulations. Business Division of Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance of Global Foodmate provides food standards & regulations research, labelling compliance consulting/Chinese label design, industry public opinion monitoring and analysis, registration services (of Infant formula, FSMP, Health food, Novel Food Ingredients, Novel Food Additives, New Varieties of Food-Related Products and Overseas manufacturers of imported food) and other comprehensive food safety solutions for domestic and overseas enterprises and institutions in food industry.  Please feel free to contact us: +86 10 68869850, E-mail: global_info@foodmate.net

Eurasian Economic Union re-examines beef import regulations

  Kazakh News Agency, Moscow, February 1, Eurasian Economic Commission Trade Commissioner (Ministerial) Srepnev said that the Eurasian Economic Commission will start to adjust the Eurasian Economic Union beef import regulations. Srepnev said that the beef import issue is very sensitive. In recent years, the member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union have made great achievements in the agricultural sector, especially in the livestock sector. The Eurasian Economic Commission will re-enact beef import regulations to ensure compliance with WTO regulations, and ensure the stability of consumer product prices, fully consider the predictability of such decisions. The Eurasian Economic Commission will issue favorable solutions to lay a solid foundation for the long-term development of the alliance's livestock industry, especially the meat breeding industry. Regarding Russia and Kazakhstan’s issue of imposing zero tariffs on titanium scrap, Srepnev said that this will help alliance companies increase production capacity, and the Eurasian Economic Commission supports this. Business Division of Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance of Global Foodmate provides food standards & regulations research, labelling compliance consulting/Chinese label design, industry public opinion monitoring and analysis, registration services (of Infant formula, FSMP, Health food, Novel Food Ingredients, Novel Food Additives, New Varieties of Food-Related Products and Overseas manufacturers of imported food) and other comprehensive food safety solutions for domestic and overseas enterprises and institutions in food industry.  Please feel free to contact us: +86 10 68869850, E-mail: global_info@foodmate.net

Across China: Spring Festival shopping moves online amid epidemic control

  Spring Festival shopping, a time-honored tradition for the Chinese New Year, has taken a virtual twist, as more Chinese people, having chosen to stay put during the upcoming holiday due to COVID-19 concerns, are going online to buy gifts for their family and friends. Spring Festival shopping, a time-honored tradition for the Chinese New Year, has taken a virtual twist, as more Chinese people, having chosen to stay put during the upcoming holiday due to COVID-19 concerns, are going online to buy gifts for their family and friends. In an effort to contain the latest resurgence of COVID-19, many places across China have encouraged residents and migrant workers to stay where they are to celebrate the Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 12 this year. In response to the call, many people have cancelled their travel plans for the Spring Festival, the most important festival in China and one traditionally marked by mass migration and family reunions. However, while family reunions seem out of the question for these people, they are making efforts to ensure their gifts, together with their best wishes, are delivered to the doorsteps of their loved ones. Li Jie, an employee of a Beijing-based company, has decided to spend the holiday in the national capital instead of returning to his hometown in the southwestern Sichuan Province. He has bought food and other gifts online for his parents, who will celebrate the festival more than 1,500 km away. "It's the first time that I'm spending the festival away from my family. I want to express my best wishes through the gifts," Li, 27, said. A novice in the kitchen, he has also bought himself half-cooked foods from online platforms in preparation for dinner on Spring Festival Eve. China's leading e-commerce platforms, including Taobao, JD.com, and Pinduoduo, have launched a series of promotional events in the run-up to the Spring Festival, kick-starting an online shopping spree. JD.com has reported booming sales in beverages, vegetables and fruits since Jan. 1, more than double the number in the same period last year, according to data from the JD Big Data Research Institute. JD.com has also seen a surging number of orders placed in one city but sent to another city. In particular, the number of such orders placed by the people in the northeastern city of Dalian has soared by 219 percent year on year. Chinese Internet search giant Baidu said in a recent report that the most searched buzzwords in the days leading up to the festival were "Spring Festival shopping gala" and "what to buy for parents ahead of Spring Festival." "Now that I can't go back home and visit my family and friends in person, the choice of Spring Festival gifts becomes very important," said Fang Xue, who has decided to stay in Beijing, cancelling plans to return to her hometown in the northwestern Shaanxi Province. Fang, 26, bought a cleaning robot online for her parents. "Spring Festival is an occasion when you buy things that your parents would normally think are too expensive," she said. "My parents used to say they can do just fine without the robot. Now they are crazy about the little gadget that saves them time and effort." According to the JD Big Data Research Institute, home appliances, mobile phones, computers, foods, beverages and health-and-wellness products are among the most popular goods on JD.com in recent days. Specialty products from across China, such as Sichuan's hotpot seasoning, pu'er tea from Yunnan Province, and porcelain from Jiangxi Province, have also seen booming sales on the platform. Young people are getting creative with selecting Spring Festival gifts for their parents. For the post-1990's generation, smart speakers, cleaning robots, massage chairs, and foot massagers have joined mobile phones and skincare products among the most popular choices for parents, according to the Baidu report. China's e-commerce platforms have ramped up efforts to ensure supplies and meet the rising demand. Zeng Chen, vice-president of JD.com, said the platform will keep its logistics service in regular operation in nearly 300 cities in 30 provincial-level regions across the country during the Spring Festival holiday. The company has tripled its stock of fresh foods compared to the same period last year, said Zeng. Fresh-food chain Freshippo has been selling specialty foods from across China in its online and offline stores since early January, including Sichuan-style marinated steak and eight-treasure glutinous rice from Jiangsu Province. "Our customers can enjoy the flavors of their hometowns without going back home," said Chen Meijun, from Freshippo's Beijing branch. 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Hong Kong | Import of poultry meat and products from areas in Japan and France suspended

  The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced on February 3 that in view of a notification from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan about an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza in Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan, and from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) about an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza in Ardennes Department in France, the CFS has instructed the trade to suspend the import of poultry meat and products (including poultry eggs) from the above-mentioned areas with immediate effect to protect public health in Hong Kong. A CFS spokesman said that according to the Census and Statistics Department, Hong Kong imported about 70 tonnes of chilled poultry meat, about 5,680 tonnes of frozen poultry meat and about 270.17 million poultry eggs from Japan, and about 80 tonnes of chilled poultry meat, about 11,860 tonnes of frozen poultry meat and about 1.07 million poultry eggs from France last year. "The CFS has contacted the Japanese and French authorities over the issues and will closely monitor information issued by the OIE and the relevant authorities on the avian influenza outbreaks. Appropriate action will be taken in response to the development of the situation," the spokesman said. Business Division of Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance of Global Foodmate provides food standards & regulations research, labelling compliance consulting/Chinese label design, industry public opinion monitoring and analysis, registration services (of Infant formula, FSMP, Health food, Novel Food Ingredients, Novel Food Additives, New Varieties of Food-Related Products and Overseas manufacturers of imported food) and other comprehensive food safety solutions for domestic and overseas enterprises and institutions in food industry.  Please feel free to contact us: +86 10 68869850, E-mail: global_info@foodmate.net

Hong Kong | Import of poultry meat and products from areas in Poland suspended

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced today (February 4) that in view of a notification from the General Veterinary Inspectorate of Poland about outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Gnieźnieński District of Wielkopolskie Region, Sieradzki District of Łódzkie Region, and Iławski District of Warmińsko-Mazurskie Region in Poland, the CFS has instructed the trade to suspend the import of poultry meat and products (including poultry eggs) from the above-mentioned areas with immediate effect to protect public health in Hong Kong. A CFS spokesman said that according to the Census and Statistics Department, Hong Kong imported about 13,500 tonnes of frozen poultry meat and about 39.08 million poultry eggs from Poland last year. "The CFS has contacted the Polish authorities over the issue and will closely monitor information issued by the World Organisation for Animal Health and the relevant authority on the avian influenza outbreaks. Appropriate action will be taken in response to the development of the situation," the spokesman said. Business Division of Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance of Global Foodmate provides food standards & regulations research, labelling compliance consulting/Chinese label design, industry public opinion monitoring and analysis, registration services (of Infant formula, FSMP, Health food, Novel Food Ingredients, Novel Food Additives, New Varieties of Food-Related Products and Overseas manufacturers of imported food) and other comprehensive food safety solutions for domestic and overseas enterprises and institutions in food industry.  Please feel free to contact us: +86 10 68869850, E-mail: global_info@foodmate.net