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US | Exempt the residue limits of Kasugamycin

  Foodmate News: According to the US Federal news, October 8 2020, the EPA issued regulations No. 2020-19761, exempted the residue limits of Kasugamycin. According to the regulations, when Kasugamycin is used as an inert ingredient in pesticide preparations on almond trees, its residue limit is exempted. This provision will take effect on October 8, 2020, and an objection or hearing request must be submitted before December 7, 2020. 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 | Revise the Residue Limits of Afidopyropen in Some Foods

  Foodmate News: According to the US Federal news, October 8 2020, the EPA issued regulations No. 2020-21119, revised the residue limits of Afidopyropen in some food. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducted a risk assessment on its toxicity, dietary exposure, and impact on infants and young children, and finally concluded that the following residue limits are safe. The proposed amendments are as follows: It is understood that this regulation will take effect on October 8, 2020, and objections or hearing requests must be submitted before December 7, 2020. 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 | Import Requirements for the Importation of Fresh Blueberries from Chile into the United States

  According to the US Federal news in 2020 October 8, the US Department of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued document No. 2020-22337, revised import Requirements for the importation of Fresh Blueberries from Chile into the United States The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service advised the public of our decision to revise the import requirements for the importation of fresh blueberries from Chile into the United States by removing the methyl bromide fumigation requirement for blueberries from Regions VIII and XVI of Chile. based on the findings of their commodity import evaluation, which they made available to the public for review and comment through a previous notice, they have determined that the application of the designated phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant pests via the importation of blueberries from Chile. For more details, please refer to: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/10/08/2020-22337/import-requirements-for-the-importation-of-fresh-blueberries-from-chile-into-the-united-states 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

Japan releases management of dried agarics produced in China

  Foodmate News: On October 7, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare released a Notice that the Chinese dry edible agarics which might be salmonella contamination were recalled in the United States and Canada. The manufacturer recall object is SHANGHAI DASHANHE EDIBLE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Therefore, if the dried agarics produced by this manufacturer is submitted to Japan for import declaration, the importer is required to take measures such as returning it. If the dried agarics produced by other manufacturers is declared to Japan for import, on the basis of keeping the goods, the importer is required to carry out independent inspections related to Salmonella. 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 Food Safety Management Certification Institute conducts unified management of the HACCP certification system for livestock products

  Foodmate News: On October 8, Korea Food and Drug Safety Department (MFDS) published the news that: From 8 October 2020, South Korea will be the full implementation of livestock HACCP certification system, but also animal products, like food, by the Korean Food The Safety Management Certification Institute conducts review and objective operation as a specialized agency. The HACCP standards for livestock products in Korea have always been formulated and operated by the operators themselves, but in the future they will be certified by the Korea Food Safety Management Certification Institute. At the same time, with the revision of the Livestock Product Hygiene Management Law, operators who have the obligation to certify HACCP do not comply with the safety management certification standards, or those who do not comply with the order to suspend the shipment and sale of livestock products due to harm will be subject to administrative Punishment. 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

Singapore releases the list of farms and institutions that are allowed to import meat and egg products from August to September 2020

  Foodmate News: On October 1, 2020, the Singapore Food Authority released a list of meat and egg products farms and institutions that were approved to export to Singapore from August to September 2020. The details are as follows: 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

Australia proposed to approve food derived from herbicide-tolerant and insect-protected corn line DP23211

  Recently, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed an application made by Dow AgroSciences Australia Pty Ltd seeking to permit the sale and use of food derived from genetically modified (GM) corn line DP23211, which has tolerance to the herbicide glufosinate and is protected against corn rootworm insect pests. The deadline for submissions is 12 November 2020.         10月9日，澳大利亚新西兰食品标准局拟批准抗虫和耐除草剂玉米DP23211作为食品食用，征求意见截止时间为2020年11月12日。 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

Australia | Review of the biosecurity risks of imported prawns

  On 28 September 2020, Australia's Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment issued the Animal Biosafety Recommendations 2020-A05, which released a draft review of the biosecurity risks of prawns imported from all countries for human consumption. The draft report recommends that biosecurity risks associated with importing non-viable, farm-sourced, frozen, uncooked, whole prawns intended for human consumption and proposes conditions under which imports may be allowed to manage these risks. The comments period is until January 15, 2021.         2020年9月28日，澳大利亚农业和水资源部发布《动物生物安全建议书2020-A05》，发布从所有国家进口供入类食用对虾（prawns）的生物安全风险审查报告草案。报告草案建议，在遵守一系列生物安全措施的前提下，继续允许对虾进口到澳大利亚。征求反馈期至2021年1月15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

South Korea has designated a new import order for Chinese powdered natural spices

  In order to raise importers' awareness of their food safety responsibilities and ensure the safety of imported food, The Korea Food and Drug Safety Agency (MFDS) has newly designated Chinese powdered natural spices as the subject of import inspection.         韩国食品药品安全处（MFDS）为了提高进口商的食品安全责任意识，确保进口食品的安全，新指定中国产粉末状天然香辛料为进口命令检查对象。 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 released the draft for comments on some revisions of the "Notices on Imported Sanitary Conditions of Special Sanitation Management Foods"

Foodmate News: On October 8, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of South Korea issued Announcement No. 2020-439, which intends to amend part of the "Notices on imported Sanitary Conditions and Other Related Foods of Special Sanitation Management ". The main amendments are as follows: 1. Add fish heads and offal from Uruguay to the products allowed to be imported. 2. Modify the format of the attached table and indicate the specific range of species or parts of the species that can be imported. The deadline for soliciting opinions above is until October 28, 2020. 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