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Hongkong | Excessive cadmium found in prepackaged mantis shrimp sample

  The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department on October 14 announced that a prepackaged mantis shrimp sample was detected with cadmium, a metallic contaminant, at a level exceeding the legal limit. The CFS is following up on the incident. Product details are as follows: Product name: (Not available in English) Place of origin: China Distributor: Sun Ocean Food Co., Ltd Net weight: 150 grams per pack Best-before date: September 26, 2021 A spokesman for the CFS said, "The CFS collected the abovementioned sample from an online shop for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained cadmium at a level of 2.82 parts per million (ppm), exceeding the legal limit of 2 ppm." The CFS has informed the vendor concerned of the irregularity and instructed it to stop sale and remove from shelves the affected batch of the product. The distributor concerned has initiated a recall according to the CFS' instructions. Members of the public may call the distributor's hotline at 3999 9229 during office hours for enquiries about the recall. The CFS is also tracing the source of the affected product. According to the Food Adulteration (metallic Contamination) Regulations (Cap 132V), any person who sells food with metallic contamination above the legal limit is liable upon conviction to a fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for six months. The CFS will alert the trade, continue to follow up on the incident and take appropriate action. Investigation is ongoing. 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

UK | Dried peppers exported from India were unqualified

  Foodmate News: According to EU food and feed Rapid alert System (RASFF) messages, 12 October 2020, the UK notified through RASFF from India dried chili failed. The specific notification content is as follows: Notification time Notifying country Notification product Numbering Reason for notification Sales status/action Notification type 2020-10-12 United Kingdom Dried chili 2020.4219 Aflatoxin (B1= 27.5µg/kg; Tot.= 29.1µg/kg) Product has not been put on the market/destroyed Notification of refusal of entry Foodmate reminds export companies to strictly follow the requirements of EU member states to export products, pay attention to the existence of mycotoxins in food, ensure product safety, and avoid export risks. 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

South Korea releases the results of random inspections on the epidemic prevention status of restaurants, cafes, etc.

  Foodmate News: October 13, Korea Food and Drug Safety Department (MFDS) released the results of random inspections on whether restaurants and cafes comply with the epidemic prevention code in the first two weeks of October (10.5~10.11). The results of the random inspection are as follows: Since May, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of South Korea has been working with local governments to inspect high-risk facilities such as restaurants, cafes, and entertainment venues for compliance with anti-epidemic regulations such as wearing masks and keeping distance. 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

UK | Recall a doughnut containing undeclared allergens

  Foodmate News: According to the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) message, October 8 2020, the British Food Standards Agency issued a circular saying, North South Retail is recalling a donut, because the product contains eggs, milk, soybeans and Wheat gluten, but not mentioned on the label. The information of the recalled products is as follows: According to the notice, the name of the recalled product is Dunkin Boston Kreme Donuts and the weight is 280g (2 packs). All date coded products are recalled this time. The British Food Standards Agency recommends that consumers who are allergic to eggs, milk, soy and wheat gluten do not consume the above products and can return them for a full refund. 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

US | Latest action of FDA on dietary supplements containing cesium chloride

Foodmate News: 2020. October 9, the US Food and Drug Administration Bureau (the FDA) to five dietary supplements issued warning letters to companies that product label claims cesium chloride as a dietary ingredient on. FDA considers these products are adulterated because they are labeled as containing new dietary ingredients cesium chloride, and because they do not meet the new dietary ingredient sold legally drink containing Sibu conditions charge products. Cesium chloride is sometimes promoted as an alternative therapy for cancer, but its safety and effectiveness have never been proven for cancer or other uses. In the public health alert in February 2020, the FDA warned consumers to avoid taking dietary supplements containing cesium salts (mainly cesium chloride). The FDA warning letter has been sent to the following companies: American Nutriceuticals, LLC, Complete H2O Minerals, Inc., Daily Manufacturing, Inc., Elemental Research, Inc. and The Mineral Store, Inc. and Essence-of-Life, LLC. The FDA has asked the company to respond within 15 working days, stating how the company will correct the violation. Failure to promptly correct illegal behaviors (or provide reasons and supporting information for products that are not illegal) may lead to legal proceedings, including seizures and injunctions. Under current laws, including the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, if the FDA determines that a dietary supplement product is adulterated (for example, the product is unsafe or lacks safety evidence) or mislabeled (for example, the label is false or misleading) ), and then the agent can take measures to remove these products from the market. 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

US | implements automatic detention of Chinese confectionery exports

  Foodmate News: On October 2, 2020, US FDA website updated its import alert, which implemented automatic detention measures for related products of a company in China. The details are as follows: Warning number  Release date Area Company Name Product name Project 45-02 2020-10-2 Quanzhou, Fujian Quanzhou Yongda Foodstuff Co.,Ltd Candy Undeclared pigments Foodmate reminds relevant export companies to strictly follow the requirements of exporting countries to export their products and use food color additives reasonably to ensure food safety. 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

The European Union notified Chinese unqualified rice noodles

  Foodmate News: According to EU food feed rapid alert system (RASFF) messages, 12 October 2020, the EU informed of our export rice qualified. The specific notification information is as follows: Notification time Notifying country Notification product Numbering Reason for notification Sales status/action  Notification type 2020-10-12 Netherlands rice flour 2020.4142 Unauthorized genetic modification Product has not been put on the market / official detention Notification of refusal of entry In recent years, Chinese exported rice products have often been notified by the European Union that they contain genetically modified ingredients. Foodmate reminds export companies to strictly control the use of rice raw materials to avoid export risks. 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

US | FDA conducts sampling inspections of fresh herbs, guacamole and processed avocados

  Foodmate News: On October 9, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the results of sampling and testing of fresh herbs, guacamole and processed avocados. As of March 31, 2020, the U.S. FDA has tested 1272 fresh herbal samples (759 domestic and 513 imported). The FDA plans to collect 1,600 fresh herbal samples (761 domestic samples and 839 imported samples) under this task. Among the fresh herbal samples, Salmonella was detected in 15 samples (6 in China, 9 imported), and Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) was detected in 10 (5 domestic and 5 imported). Further research shows that only one STEC positive sample in China is pathogenic, and all other samples are unlikely to cause serious disease. The FDA did not detect E. coli O157: H7 in fresh herbal samples. Given that cyclosporidium-related diseases usually occur in summer, the FDA also started testing for cyclosporidium in fresh herbal samples in July 2018. 691 fresh herbal samples were tested, of which 17 samples were detected with cyclosporidium (5 domestically produced, 12 copies imported). The current sampling of fresh herbs is being suspended, and travel restrictions and social distancing measures make it temporarily impossible to continue most monitoring sampling. If it is safe, it is expected that the operation can be resumed, and data analysis and final report will be provided at the end of the study. The US Food and Drug Administration completed the collection of processed avocado or guacamole samples at the end of fiscal year 2019. The analysis and testing started recently, and the results will be announced in the final report. 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

EU | Updates regarding EU plant protection product approvals

  The European Commission (EC) has recently issued notifications of the change of plant protection product (PPPs) approval status within the European Union (UE). Of particular interest is the non-renewal of approval of 2 key PPPs: benalaxyl and fenamiphos. MRL changes following non-renewal of these active substances Following non-renewal of EU authorizations and the expiry of all grace periods, the maximum residue levels (MRLs) are generally lowered to the limit of determination (LOD): 0.01 mg/kg. In most cases this will mean that these substances can no longer be used on crops for export to the EU. Decisions on the new MRLs will be taken at forthcoming meetings of the European Commission Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed. Considering the extensive use of these 2 substances in ACP horticulture, growers are advised to start looking for alternatives as soon as possible. If you have any major concern about these changes, and fear that you will be left without an effective and available alternative, please contact COLEACP at: network@coleacp.org Non-renewal of fenamiphos Fenamiphos is an insecticide and nematicide used to control nematodes and aphids. It is used on a wide range of horticultural crops in ACP countries including: bananas, citrus, pineapples, tomatoes, peppers, aubergine, cucumber, and zucchini. On September 2 2020, the European Commission published a Regulation withdrawing the approval of fenamiphos by September 23 2020 and the authorization for use in the EU by September 23 2021 (grace period). The MRL will likely be reduced to the LoD, but the date of entry into force of the new MRLs is not yet known. COLEACP will keep you informed as soon as more information becomes available. Non-renewal of benalaxyl Benalaxyl is a fungicide used to control oomycetes such as blue mould, late blight and downy mildew. It is used on a wide range of horticultural crops in ACP countries including: onion, potato and tomato. On September 15 2020, the European Commission published a Regulation withdrawing the approval for benalaxyl by October 6 2020 and the authorization for use in the EU by October 5 2021 (grace period). The MRL will likely be reduced to the LoD, but the date of entry into force of the new MRLs is not yet known. COLEACP will keep you informed as soon as more information becomes available. 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

SAMR | Solicit Opinions on the "Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Accreditation Institutions (Draft for Comment)"

  On October 13, the State Administration for Market Regulation publicly solicited opinions on the "Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Accreditation Institutions (Revised Draft for Comment)", and the deadline is November 12, 2020.         10月13日，国家市场监督管理总局就《认可机构监督管理办法（修订征求意见稿）》公开征求意见，截止日期为2020年11月12日。 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