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Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 164)

  On September 11, the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs released the Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 164) 1. The report of the US Department of Agriculture on September 2 shows that the US federal government's expenditure on agriculture has increased substantially in the past two years. In 2019, it increased by 64.2% compared with 2018, and in 2020 it increased by 65.7% compared with 2019. From 2018 to 2020, expenditures on agriculture will be USD 13.7 billion, USD 22.4 billion and USD 37.2 billion respectively. 2. In 2020, Mexico's agricultural trade with Japan increased by 5% over the same period of the previous year. In 2019, Mexico's agricultural exports to Japan were US$1.265 billion. In the past five years, Mexico’s exports to the Asia-Pacific region have increased by nearly 57%, of which Japan is the main exporter of Mexican agricultural products; but Mexican agricultural products only account for 1.8% of the total imports of Asian countries, so Mexican agricultural products have Huge growth potential. 3. In July, Argentina’s exports to China accounted for 11.3% of Argentina’s total exports, and Argentina’s imports from China accounted for 21.9% of Afghanistan’s total imports. The total trade volume with China was US$1.303 billion. China has become the Arab Republic for four consecutive months. A large trading partner. 4. The French government announced an economic recovery plan on September 3, planning to invest 100 billion euros in two years. The agricultural recovery plan includes it, of which 100 million euros will be used for the plant protein plan project to adjust the industry structure and achieve three goals: reduce dependence on Brazilian soybean imports; increase the productivity of feed protein; expand the production of plant protein for human consumption channel. 5. According to FAO, the forecast of world cereal production in 2020 is reduced by 25 million tons (-0.9%) compared with the forecast in July. Despite this, the forecast of world cereal production is still at 2.765 billion tons, 58 million tons higher than in 2019 and a record high. 6. According to data from the Ministry of Commerce of Myanmar, exports of Myanmar's agricultural products soared to US$3.5 billion this fiscal year, an increase of US$490 million over the same period last year. Agriculture performed best in Myanmar’s export sector, accounting for 22% of total exports. The main agricultural exports include rice, broken rice, beans and corn. 7. India’s exports of agricultural products in fiscal year 2020 amounted to 255.5 billion rupees, an increase of 23% over the same period of the previous year. 95% of the increase in exports came from rice and sugar. Recommend article: Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 154) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 155) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 156) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 157) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 158) 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) 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

Egg Products Hazards and Controls Guide

  On September 9, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) released hazard Control guidelines for egg products, which are designed to help FSIS personnel systematically evaluate egg production processes.It targets FSIS personnel at the egg processing plant.This guide relates to the final rules, Egg Products Inspection Regulations 9 CFR 590.510 and 9 CFR 590.570.         9月9日，美国农业部食品安全检验局发布蛋制品危害控制指南，本指南旨在帮助食品安全检验局人员对蛋类产品生产过程进行系统评估。它针对的是鸡蛋加工厂的FSIS人员。本指南涉及最终规则《蛋制品检验条例》9 CFR 590.510和9 CFR 590.570。 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

FSIS Food Safety Guideline for Egg Products

  On September 9, the USDA Food Safety Inspection issued food Safety Guidelines for egg products, which contain information to help factories produce egg products that have been pasteurized, heat-treated, cooled, and frozen to comply with new requirements in the Final rule, the Egg Product Inspection Ordinance.It is suitable for egg products factories.This guideline relates to the final rule "Egg Product Inspection Provisions", 9 CFR 412.2 and 9 CFR sections 416, 417, 500 and 590.         9月9日，美国农业部食品安全检验发布蛋制品食品安全指南，本指南包含的信息可帮助工厂生产经过巴氏灭菌，热处理，冷却和冷冻的蛋制品，以符合最终规则“蛋制品检验条例”中的新规定。 它适用于蛋制品厂。 该准则与最终规则“鸡蛋产品检验规定”，9 CFR 412.2和9 CFR第416、417、500和590部分有关。 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

MARA & GACC | Announcement of No. 105 of 2020 (Announcement on Preventing the Introduction of African Horse Disease in Malaysia into China)

  On September 12, the General Administration of Customs issued a notice on preventing The introduction of Malaysian African horse disease into China. This notice shall be implemented as of the date of promulgation.The main content includes the prohibition of direct or indirect import from Malaysia of equine animals and their related products (products originating in equine animals that are not processed or processed but are still likely to spread the disease).It is prohibited to send or bring equine animals and their products from Malaysia, which will be returned or destroyed upon discovery. 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

MARA & GACC | Announcement of No. 104, 2020 (Announcement on Preventing the Introduction of African Swine Fever in Germany into China

  On September 12, the General Administration of Customs issued a notice on preventing the introduction of German African swine fever into China, which will be implemented as of the date of publication. The main contents include banning the direct or indirect import of pigs, wild boars and their products from Germany, stopping the issuance of the "Quarantine Permit of Entry Animals and Plants" for the importation of pigs, wild boars and their products from Germany, and revoking the "Quarantine Permit of Entry Animals and plants" that has been issued within the valid period. All pigs, wild boar and their products shipped from Germany as of the date of this announcement shall be returned or destroyed. The pigs, wild boar and their products shipped from Germany before the release of this announcement shall be quarantined and released after passing the quarantine. 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 suspends imports of pork and its products from areas affected by the African swine fever epidemic in Germany

  According to Singapore Food Agency, Germany has reported the first detection of African Swine Fever (ASF) in one dead wild boar in the municipality of Schenkendöbern, Spree-Neiße, Brandenburg, Germany. In view of the outbreak, the National Parks Board/Animal & Veterinary Service (NParks/AVS) has imposed a suspension on the import of pork and pork products from Germany with effect from 10 September 2020. Processed pork products which comply with the OIE guidelines for inactivation of ASF virus will not be subjected to the restriction. To facilitate the clearance of permits for processed pork products, we would require the following attestations to be included in the veterinary health certificate accompanying the import of pork products: (a) The meat has been subject to heat treatment for at least 30 minutes at a minimum temperature of 70°C throughout the meat; or (b) The meat has been subject to any equivalent heat treatment which has been demonstrated to inactivate ASFV in meat; or (c) The meat has been cured with salt and dried for a minimum of 6 month. 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 issues Food Safety Testing Notice (2020-9-9)

  On September 9, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food safety inspection notice. CFIA monitors levels of chemical and microbial hazards, undeclared allergens and gluten in the food supply, and develops risk management strategies. When a violation is detected, CFIA will take appropriate action, including notification to the manufacturer or importer, further targeted sampling or seizure, recall, etc. The food safety monitoring bulletin includes four parts: the annual report of the Children's Food Program (2017); ethyl carbamate in alcoholic beverages and vinegar (2018-2019); pesticides and metals in certain foods (2018-2019); and undeclared allergens and gluten in herbal and flavored products (2015-2016 and 2017-2018).         9月9日，加拿大食品检验署（CFIA）发布了食品安全检测公告。加拿大食品检验署监测了化学和微生物危害水平，食物供应中未申报的过敏原和麸质，并制定了风险管理策略。当发现违规情况时，加拿大食品检验署将会采取适当行动，包括通知制造商或进口商、进行进一步定向取样或对产品扣押、召回等。此次食品安全监测公告包括儿童食品项目年度报告（2017）、酒精饮料和醋中的氨基甲酸乙酯（2018-2019）、某些食品中的农药和金属（2018-2019）以及草药和香料产品中未申报的过敏原和麸质（2015-2016和2017-2018）四部分。 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

Brazil's beef exports increased by 12% in the first eight months, exports to China increased by 65.8%

  According to data released by the Brazilian Frozen Food Association (Abrafrigo) on the 8th, from January to August this year, Brazil exported about 1.3 million tons of beef (including fresh beef and processed beef), an increase of 12% year-on-year, and the export volume to China increased by 65.8%. . The Brazilian National News Agency reported that Abrafrigo stated that China’s meat supply has decreased and import demand has increased due to the impact of African swine fever. In the first eight months of this year, beef exports to China accounted for 62.4% of Brazil's total beef exports, including exports to mainland China (530,458 tons) and Hong Kong, China (212,261 tons). Egypt is Brazil's second largest beef customer. From January to August this year, it imported 91,529 tons of beef from Brazil, a decrease of 25.4% year-on-year; Chile ranked third with 50,360 tons of beef imports (down 34.2% year-on-year). In August, Brazil once again set a new monthly beef export record, exporting a total of 191,141 tons of beef, of which 108,000 tons were exported to China. In addition, from January to August, Brazil’s beef export revenue reached US$5.4 billion, an increase of 23%. Among them, export revenue in August reached 753.2 million U.S. dollars, a year-on-year increase of 19%. 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

Russian Ministry of Agriculture: By 2024, 50% of sunflower oil imported to the Chinese market will come from Russia

  Russian Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sergey Levin stated that by 2024, Russian sunflower oil producers can meet most of the supply in the Chinese and Indian markets. Levin said at a conference entitled "Russian Oil Products Exports to India and China: A Successful Strategy": "The incomes of the population of China and India are increasing. Therefore, the consumer market in these countries is gradually changing from cheaper vegetable oils to sunflowers. Seed oil." Levin predicted: "We believe that China will greatly increase imports of this product in the next few years , and India will increase its purchase of sunflower oil even faster than China. By 2024, Russian producers are likely to occupy China's largest In some markets, the share will reach 50%, and the market share in India will reach 30%." 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

Russian customs seized illegally imported dietary supplement products containing prohibited ingredients

  Foodmate News: The official website of the General Administration of Customs of the Russian Federation reported on its official website on September 10: Russian Federation Krasnodar Customs officers successfully seized an illegal entry package weighing more than 7kg during border inspection of an inbound package. After investigation, the package contained various brands of dietary supplements and slimming products. After testing, the weight loss product (1.2kg) contains a powerful ingredient sibutramine , which is prohibited from free circulation in the Russian Federation. At present, the recipient of the above parcels-a resident of Kuban (planning to sell the above products online) has been filed a criminal lawsuit according to law, or will face 3-7 years in prison. 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