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China’s tuna exports grow against the trend in 2020, especially in Spain and Thailand

According to statistics from China Customs, China exported 136,000 tons of tuna in 2020, an increase of 10% over the previous year, and the export value reached US$579 million, an increase of 15%. Especially in November, the export volume exceeded 16,000 tons, a year-on-year increase of 52%. Among them, about 30,000 tons of tuna fillet products were exported to the Spanish market, an increase of 27% over 2019 and an increase of 105% over 2017. Since the Sino-US trade war in 2018, Chinese tuna export companies have been forced to find new markets, successfully occupy a place in the EU, and continue to expand their market share. In 2020, China’s total exports of tuna to the United States fell to 3,300 tons, a decrease of 88% from 2018 (total exports to the United States in 2019 were about 4,300 tons). In addition to Europe, Chinese manufacturers are also actively exploring other international markets. In 2020, China exported approximately 23,500 tons of tuna products to Thailand, an increase of 44% over the previous year and an increase of 368% over 2017. Thailand has therefore become China's second largest tuna export destination, second only to Spain.  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

Malta bans single-use plastic products from placing on the market

In recent years, many countries have issued bans on single-use plastic products. For example, the European Union issued a directive (EU) 2019/904 on reducing the environmental impact of certain plastic products in 2019 [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri= uriserv:OJ.L_.2019.155.01.0001.01.ENG], the directive conveys the EU’s plastic strategy and is an important factor for the EU to move towards a circular economy. By adopting a series of measures for the products covered by the directive, including banning the use of single-use plastic products in the EU where there are alternatives, it will promote the EU's transition to a circular economy. At present, some EU member states have or are in the process of transforming and formulating their own laws and regulations in accordance with the requirements of this directive, including Belgium, Greece, France, Lithuania and Slovakia. At the end of 2020, another EU member state, Malta, issued the "Regulations on Market Restrictions for Disposable Plastic Products", clarifying its actual measures to implement the EU's management requirements for disposable plastic products. 1. The key content of Malta's EU directive The "Regulations on the Market Restriction of Disposable Plastic Products" issued by Malta focuses on implementing the key contents of Article 5 and Article 6(1) and 6(2) of the European Union Directive (EU) 2019/904. Article 5 of the Directive (EU) 2019/904 is a restriction on the placing of products on the market: Member States are required to prohibit the sale of disposable plastic products listed in Part B of the Directive and products made of oxygen-containing degradable plastics on the market. This part of the content has been adopted by Malta’s “Regulations on the Market Restriction of Disposable Plastic Products” and directly transformed into Article 4(1) and Part A of the Schedule, but Malta directly prohibits such products from being placed on the market. Directive (EU) 2019/904 Article 6 is related to product form requirements. Article 6(1) requires: For the single-use plastic products with plastic bottle caps listed in Part C of the Directive, member states shall ensure that their caps and lids (caps and lids) remain When attached to the container, it can be put on the market. Article 6(2) stipulates: For the product requirements of Article 6, metal caps or lids with plastic seals shall not be regarded as made of plastic. This part of the content This part of the content has been adopted by Malta's "Regulations on the Market Restriction of Disposable Plastic Products" and directly transformed into Article 4(2) and Part B of the Schedule, but Malta directly prohibits such products from being placed on the market. 2. Prohibited content Disposable plastic products that are restricted by EU directives and prohibited by Maltese regulations on the market refer to products that are wholly or partly made of plastic. The purpose of conceiving, designing, or placing on the market is not to complete multiple trips or rotations during their lifetime. It is returned to the manufacturer for refilling or reuse for the same purpose as it was conceived. In short, this product cannot be reused after its design is completed, cannot be refilled, or reused according to its original purpose of use. It is a product for single use only. According to the requirements of the ban, such products mainly include two categories: disposable plastic products and products made of oxygen-containing degradable plastics, and disposable plastic products with plastic bottle caps. Among them, disposable plastic products and products made of oxygen-containing degradable plastics mainly include the following 9 categories (Part A of the Schedule of Malta Regulations): (1) Cotton swabs, except for products that fall within the scope of Council Directive 90/385/EEC or Council Directive 93/42/EE; (2) Tableware (fork, knife, spoon, chopsticks); (3) plate; (4) Straws, except for products falling within the scope of Directive 90/385/EEC or 93/42/EEC; (5) Beverage mixer; (6) Sticks attached to and supporting balloons, except balloons for industrial or other professional uses and applications, which are not distributed to consumers, including the mechanical devices of such sticks; (7) Food containers made of expanded polystyrene, that is, containers with or without lids, such as boxes, used to contain the following foods: (A) Can be eaten directly: on-site or takeaway, (B) usually eat directly in the container, (C) Ready to eat without any further preparation, such as cooking, boiling or heating, including food containers for fast food or other ready-to-eat meals, except for beverage containers, plates and packaging bags containing food, and wrapping paper ； (8) A beverage container made of expanded polystyrene, including its caps and lids. (9) A beverage cup made of expanded polystyrene, including its caps and lids (covers and lids). Disposable plastic products with plastic bottle caps (Part B of the Schedule of Malta Regulations) are mainly beverage containers with a capacity of no more than 3L, that is, containers used to hold liquids, such as beverage bottles (including bottle caps and bottle caps) and composite beverages Packaging (including bottle caps and bottle caps), but does not include: (a) glass or metal beverage containers with plastic caps, (b) used in European Union Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 Article 2 (g) definition Liquid form of beverage containers for special medical use products. 3. Implementation period and instructions for handling violations Malta regulations: from January 1, 2021, it is prohibited to put on the market the disposable plastic products listed in Part A of the Regulations and products made of oxygen-containing degradable plastics. From July 3, 2024, it is prohibited to put on the market the disposable plastic products listed in Part B of the Regulations, and such products must have plastic caps or caps. However, the disposable plastic products listed in Part B of the Schedule are exempt from the prohibition only when the caps and caps are made of plastic. During the product use phase, the lid remains on the container. In addition, in accordance with regulatory requirements, metal covers or lids with plastic seals shall not be considered to be made of plastic. Anyone who violates or fails to comply with the prohibited content required by this law shall be a crime upon conviction. The first conviction is punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand five hundred euros (€1,500); The second or subsequent conviction is punishable by a fine not exceeding 2500 Euros (€2,500). 4. Unclear questions In view of China’s management requirements for disposable plastic products, the requirements for bans and restrictions on plastics initiated by the Ministry of Commerce of China are mainly aimed at various supermarkets, shopping malls, bazaars, e-commerce platforms and takeaway companies (through e-commerce platforms, etc.) Retail and catering companies that provide take-out services); the types of products involved mainly include: non-degradable plastic shopping bags, roll bags, plastic packaging bags (including woven bags), non-degradable disposable plastic lunch boxes, plastic tableware (knives, forks) , Spoon) and plastic straws. The targets and product categories of China’s plastic bans and restrictions are relatively clear. In contrast, the EU Plastics Restriction Directive and Malta’s plastic ban: they do not clearly specify the applicable types of companies and specific product categories, and there will be a lot of problems in the specific implementation process. Understanding deviations, as member states transform and implement directives and actual problems arise, the EU level or the Maltese authorities may consider issuing further guidelines or similar documents. 5. Summary Combining the management requirements of EU directives and Maltese regulations for single-use plastic products, it can be seen that Malta has adopted stricter prohibition measures when transforming the requirements of EU directives and formulated corresponding illegal disposal requirements. In accordance with the requirements of the European Union Directive (EU) 2019/904, the management measures for the two major types of plastic products that are restricted to be placed on the market in the transformation and formulation of the member states should be completed by July 3, 2021 and July 3, 2024, respectively. . Therefore, in the first half of this year, more EU member states should introduce corresponding policies or management measures to restrict or prohibit the marketing of single-use plastic products. By then, the plastic forks in our common barreled instant noodles, vermicelli and other convenience products should be banned by the legislation of many EU member states. Companies that export such products to Europe should prepare relevant plans and countermeasures in advance.  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. 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

Nestlé China cooperate with Xiaomi to create a new smart and healthy life

Nestlé Health Manager "Nesfinity" jointly created by Nestlé China and Xiaomi was officially released. The combination of Nestlé's nutritional products and Xiaomi's healthy lifestyle technology provides a novel scene-substitution experience to meet the escalating personalized health needs of Chinese consumers. The two parties have also stepped into strategic cooperation from brand cooperation. Nestlé Health Manager is an ecosystem in the era of intelligent interconnection, covering all types of high-quality healthy foods under Nestlé's brands and professional nutrition knowledge. By connecting with Xiaomi smart devices, consumers can not only complete the health data management of themselves and their family members, and realize "healthy check-in", but also understand fresh and practical nutrition knowledge through online interaction with Nestlé super players; at the same time, Nestlé online Directly-operated stores will also provide safe and fast "home service" to meet consumers' demand for high-quality products and instant services. Among them, one of the highlights of Nestlé Health Butler is the smart cooking application, which can be directly connected to smart refrigerators, smart electric ovens, etc. through mobile phones, and cooperates with the bean fruit gourmet community platform to provide people's comfort through real-time data transmission. Daily diet provides delicious recipes and nutritional knowledge. The cooperation between Nestlé and Xiaomi began in 2018, when Nestlé Yiyang and Xiaomi cooperated to build a health management platform for adults, especially middle-aged and elderly people. It is based on big data and scientific algorithms, through Xiaomi's wearable devices, combined with everyone's health needs to form a nutrition report, and further provide users with tailor-made dietary recommendations. Nestlé Greater China Chairman and CEO Luo Shide said that in the future, Nestlé China will also explore more cooperation opportunities with Xiaomi and continue to expand in the direction of accurate health data tracking.  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

South Korea will impose mandatory resume management on special-purpose foods

On February 3, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of South Korea announced that: In order to manage the safety of special-purpose foods consumed by pregnant women, breastfeeding women and patients, From December this year, MFDS will enforces the retrospective management and registration of resumes for special-purpose food production and import companies with sales exceeding 100 million won. Special purpose foods: milk formula , infant formula foods, growth phase formula foods, infant complementary foods (registered), foods for pregnant and breastfeeding women, foods for special medical purposes, formula foods for weight adjusting (the scope of registration is being expanded). Food resume retrospective management refers to the recording of information at all stages from food production, processing to sales, and when food safety incidents and other problems occur, the causes will be tracked and identified, and necessary measures will be taken such as recalls. 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

Singapore imposes temporary import restrictions on poultry products fromareas of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Poland

On February 1, 2021, the Singapore Food Authority (SFA) announced that it would impose temporary restrictions on the import of poultry and their products near the place where the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak occurred in Poland. Due to the outbreak of H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza in Wolsztyn County, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Province, and Słupsk County in Pomeranian Province, Singapore will Temporary restrictions will be imposed on the import of poultry and their products within 10 kilometers of the affected area. Poultry products that meet the requirements of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) for avian influenza virus inactivation and heat treatment will not be affected by import restrictions. In order to facilitate customs clearance of other poultry and poultry products, when poultry and products are imported, the attached veterinary health certificate should also include the following additional certifications: A. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and H5 and H7 low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) are notifiable diseases in exporting countries. B. According to the definition of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), poultry derived from meat have not been vaccinated against H5 and H7 subtypes of avian influenza. C. Poultry meat and meat products do not originate from poultry near the highly pathogenic avian influenza epidemic area in Poland. D. Poultry derived from meat are born, raised and slaughtered in Poland, or day-old chicks legally imported from a country with the same poultry health status. 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

Russian price controls may bring out food shortage risks

Itas News Agency reported on January 25 that the Russian Federal Audit Office stated that price controls would bring out systemic food shortage risks, and it would be unprofitable for manufacturers to sell products at specified prices, government compensation would not be enough to make up for the loss of profits of manufacturers. Producers will either switch to export or store goods in warehouses until price restrictions are lifted. In addition, price restrictions will also induce panic buying, trigger product shortages and stimulate manufacturers and trade outlets to raise prices in violation of regulations. After the price restriction is lifted, there is still a risk of accelerated price increases. The final assessment of the effectiveness of the price-limiting measures will be made at the end of the first quarter of 2021. 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

Vitiligo found in shrimp exports from Ecuador to China

From Intrafish on January 25, the Ecuadorian Aquaculture Association (CNA) confirmed that the Chinese government has suspended shipments of Ecuadorian prawn supplier Songa, after vitiligo was found in a batch of shipments. China Customs informed the Ecuadorian Ambassador in Beijing. Since July, exports of Ecuadorian shrimp to China have experienced a sharp decline. Previously, a series of COVID-19 viruses were found on the outer packaging of Ecuadorian shrimp products. This has caused people to worry that the exports to China may take several years to recover. In mid-August, China lifted the import ban on Santa Priscila and Empacreci, the largest shrimp exporters in Ecuador. The dialogue between Chinese and Ecuadorian officials prompted the two countries to sign a protocol in August that aims to clear the way for the export of Ecuadorian shrimp to China. 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 Thai Food and Drug Administration notified that the claimed content of "FORTAMIN" dietary supplement was not approved

The Food and Drug Administration of Thailand reported on February 1st: The bureau received consumer complaints requesting to review the advertisements of "FORTAMIN" dietary supplements. The bureau's review found that the registration information on the online sales website selling "FORTAMIN" dietary supplements was anonymously registered abroad; "FORTAMIN" dietary supplements claim to treat various joint and bone pain diseases, which is an exaggeration of the product's efficacy to express or imply the diet supplements have disease treatment effects, which are advertisements not authorized by the Thai Food and Drug Administration. The bureau will notify the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society of Thailand to deal with its violations in accordance with the law. 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, France and Korea suspended

  The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced on February 1 that in view of notifications from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of Korea about outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza in Wejherowski District of Pomorskie Region in Poland, Lot-Et-Garonne Department in France and Hampyeong-gun of Jeollanam-do Province, Pohang-si of Gyeongsangbuk-do Province and Paju-si of Gyeonggi-do Province in Korea, 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, about 11,940 tonnes of chilled and frozen poultry meat and about 1.07 million poultry eggs from France and about 1,190 tonnes of chilled and frozen poultry meat and about 11.15 million poultry eggs from Korea last year. "The CFS has contacted the Polish, French and Korean 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

China will become the world's largest pet food sales market

From Intrafish on January 28, the United States Packaged Facts released a data report on pet food. In 2020, the global pet product market value reached 125 billion U.S. dollars, a year-on-year increase of 5%. Among them, pet food sales reached 94 billion dollars. Pet food is getting more refined and delicious. Pets’ health, brain development, shiny fur and longevity have become more important, which require better nutrition. In fact, China will surpass the United States in the next five years to become the world's largest pet food market and provide huge opportunities for seafood manufacturers. Analysis pointed out that "pet food" is a gold mine, and it seems that few seafood companies seize this opportunity. Those well-known companies in the pet food market, such as Thai unio, New Zealand King Salmon, Oceana, Aker Biomarine, benefit from the profits brought by the pet market. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, the company’s revenue is showing a growing trend . Thai Uion's pet care and value-added commercial services revenue increased by 12% in the third quarter of 2020. South Africa's Oceana Group stated that as the supply of fish meal and fish oil in the US pet food market improves, the trend of continued growth will continue in 2021. This is of course a little-known market. Few companies invest a lot of money in researching traditional seafood consumption. However, because Omega-3 is popular all over the world, Omega-3 is also an emerging and growing market segment. 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