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The U.S. implements automatic detention of Chinese fern exports

  Foodmate News: Recently, the US FDA website has updated its import warning measures (import alert), among which, automatic detention measures were implemented for related products of a company in China. The details are as follows: Foodmate reminds export companies to strictly follow the requirements for food production and processing, pay attention to the content of heavy metals and other harmful substances in food, ensure the compliance and safety of food, and avoid the risk of export products being detained. 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

Canada | Modify the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides (CITREM) in whole protein-based infant formulas for special dietary purposes. CITREM is already permitted for use as an emulsifying agent in infant formula based on crystalline amino acids or protein hydrolysates, or both. The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of CITREM for its requested use. Consequently, Health Canada has enabled the use of CITREM described in the information document below by modifying the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents, effective September 18, 2020. The purpose of this communication is to publically announce the Department's decision in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for any inquiries or for those wishing to submit any new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive.  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

Notice of the State Council on Printing and Distributing the Overall Plan of Beijing, Hunan and Anhui Pilot Free Trade Zones and the Expanded Regional Plan of Zhejiang Pilot Free Trade Zone

  On September 21st, the State Council printed and distributed the Overall Plan of China (Beijing) Pilot Free Trade Zone, the Overall Plan of China (Hunan) Pilot Free Trade Zone, the Overall Plan of China (Anhui) Pilot Free Trade Zone, and the Expanded Regional Plan of China (Zhejiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone.         9月21日，国务院印发《中国（北京）自由贸易试验区总体方案》、《中国（湖南）自由贸易试验区总体方案》、《中国（安徽）自由贸易试验区总体方案》以及《中国（浙江）自由贸易试验区扩展区域方案》。 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

Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 170)

On September 21, the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs released the Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 170) 1. Since August, the number of U.S.-produced soybeans in China booked for the year (September 2020-August 2021) has increased dramatically. As of September 15, it reached 9.89 million tons, an increase of 2.2 times year-on-year. Among them, the number of bookings in August was 3.27 million tons and reached 2.07 million tons in early September. 2. According to the National Bureau of Statistics of Argentina, from January to August 2020, the cumulative inflation rate in Argentina was 18.9%. Commodity wholesale prices rose by 14.7%, of which agricultural prices rose by 19.5%, fisheries prices by 36.5%, industrial prices by 16.5%, and manufacturing prices by 19.6%. 3. According to statistics from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), Pakistan imported 21.811 million US dollars’ worth of spices in July 2020, an increase of 60.22% compared to 14.237 million US dollars in the same period last year; tobacco exports increased sharply to 2.171 million US dollars compared to last year The US$914,000 in the same period increased by 137.53%. 4. Brazil's 2019-2020 cotton production reached a record 2.9 million tons, an increase of 5% year-on-year. Brazil is the fourth largest cotton producer in the world and can supply cotton to the market throughout the year. 5. According to the Ukrainian Flour Association, Ukrainian wheat exports from July to August in this marketing year exceeded 4.9 million tons, an increase of 9% year-on-year. The main importers were Indonesia (720,500 tons, a year-on-year increase of 2%), Bangladesh (519,200 tons, a year-on-year increase of 13%), and Egypt (507,900 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 4%). Recommend article: Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 160) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 161) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 162) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 163) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 164) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 165) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 166) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 167) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 168) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 169) 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

Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 169)

  On September 16, the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs released the Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 169) 1. The U.S. Department of Agriculture updated the global supply and demand forecasts for major agricultural products on September 11. It is estimated that the total global cereal output in 2020/2021 will increase by 2.4% over the previous year, the oil production will increase by 5.5%, and the cotton output will decrease by 3.9%; the total U.S. cereal output will increase. 7.8%, oil production increased by 19.4%, cotton production decreased by 14.3%; compared with last month’s forecast, the forecast for US corn and soybean production has been revised downward. 2. The latest forecast by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture shows that the total agricultural output value in 2020 is expected to be 146.3 billion reais, a year-on-year increase of 10.1%. Among them, the output value of crops accounted for 67.3%, a year-on-year increase of 13.6%; the output value of animal husbandry accounted for 32.7%, a year-on-year increase of 3.7%. Recommend article: Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 159) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 160) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 161) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 162) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 163) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 164) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 165) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 166) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 167) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 168) 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

Head of the Treaty and Law Department of Ministry of commerce answered questions on the Provisions on the List of Unreliable Entities

  On September 19, the Ministry of Commerce released the unreliable entity listing rules, the head of treaty and law department answered questions from reporters about adding foreign entities to the list of unreliable entity standards and other relevant questions, who said the Chinese government is committed to building market under the rule of law, take powerful measures to protect the legitimate rights and interests of market players. Meanwhile, the Chinese government has the right to take necessary measures against illegal ACTS as defined in the Provisions. This is a common practice of other countries in the world and a necessary measure to create a sound business environment.         9月19日，商务部公布《不可靠实体清单规定》，商务部条约法律司负责人就将外国实体列入不可靠实体清单的标准等有关问题回答了记者的提问，商务部条约法律司负责人表示中国政府致力于打造市场化法治化国际化营商环境，采取各项有力举措保护市场主体合法权益。同时，对《规定》界定的违法行为，中国政府有权采取必要措施，这既是世界上其他国家的普遍做法，也是营造良好营商环境的必要举措。 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 Issues Draft for Soliciting Comments on Partial Modifications of the Labeling Standards for Foods

  Foodmate News: On September 18, Korea Food and Drug Safety Department (MFDS) issued a "Food Labeling and Other Standards" section modify comments draft, the following key elements: 1. Newly set the caffeine labeling standard for cooking food (coffee, tea). 2. Revise the labeling standard of processed foods "sugar-free": when sugars, sugar substitutes or raw materials containing sugar are not used in food production, they can be labelled as "sugar-free". The above comments will be collected until October 19, 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

South Korea releases draft for comments on partial revisions to "Countries (Regions) and Hygienic Conditions for Imports of Livestock Products"

  Foodmate News: On September 17, South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued Announcement No. 2020-406, which intends to amend part of the "Countries (Regions) and Hygienic Conditions for imports of Livestock Products", the main contents of which are as follows : 1. The government of the exporting country shall submit the annual livestock product residue management project plan and performance results to the Korean government. 2. The import of poultry meat from Lithuania is allowed. The above comments will be collected until October 7, 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

China became the largest export destination of Chilean beef

  According to the latest report from the Odepa, Department of the Ministry of Agriculture of Chile, from January to August 2020, Chilean beef exports totaled US$65.3 million, a year-on-year increase of 33%; the total export volume was 16,673 tons, a year-on-year increase of 36%. China is the main destination for Chilean beef exports, accounting for 85% of its total exports. Canada (7%) and Spain (2%) rank second and third. Chilean radio station Bío-Bío reported that the head of Odepa, María Emilia Undurraga, congratulated the news. She said that the increase in Chilean beef exports is mainly due to the increase in demand in the Chinese market. She also pointed out that expanding exports is a major way to boost the development of the national beef industry. On the other hand, from January to August 2020, Chilean beef imports totaled US$605 million, a year-on-year decrease of 15%; total imports amounted to 130,491 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 15%. According to Odepa, the decrease in beef imports is mainly due to the decline in consumption of related products caused by the new crown epidemic. However, the good news is that Chilean consumers prefer domestic beef to imported beef. According to statistics, the main sources of imported beef from Chile are Paraguay (40.6%), Brazil (35%) and Argentina (19.1%). 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

Notice of the State Administration for Market Regulation on soliciting public opinions on the Anti-Monopoly Compliance Guidance for Overseas Enterprises' (Draft)

  On September 18, the State Administration for Market Regulation launched a public consultation on the draft Anti-monopoly Compliance Guidance for overseas Enterprises , with the deadline of September 30, 2020.         9月18日，国家市场监督管理总局就《企业境外反垄断合规指南(征求意见稿）》公开征求意见，截止日期为2020年9月30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