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Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 163)

  On September 8, the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs released the Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 163) 1. The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts that the net income of U.S. farms in 2020 will increase by 19 billion U.S. dollars (22.7%) to 102.7 billion U.S. Inflation-adjusted net farm income will increase by $18.3 billion (21.7%) from the previous year, 25.4% lower than the peak of $137.6 billion in 2013, but 13.8% higher than the 2000-2019 average ($90.2 billion). 2. In order to achieve the goal of 25% of agricultural land for organic agriculture by 2030, the EU will take 4 measures: First, formulate an organic agriculture action plan; second, postpone the implementation of new organic legislation; third, implement EU agri-food promotion policies; The fourth is to implement a common agricultural policy. 3. Brazil's 2020-2021 soybean planting area is expected to be 37.94 million hectares, and the output will exceed 130 million tons, setting a new historical record. Planting of the new season of Brazilian soybeans starts in September. Recommend article: Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 153) 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) 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 has issued a partial amendment to the Implementation Order of the Law on The Quality Management of Agricultural aquatic Products, relaxing restrictions on aquatic product exporters

  On September 4, Korean media reported that the Ministry of Marine and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (ROK) issued a draft amendment to the Implementation Order of the Law on The Quality Management of Agricultural Water Products. The amendments include measures to exempt minor illegal ACTS from administrative sanctions, strengthen self-discipline management of enterprises and relax restrictions on aquatic product export enterprises for violations of hygiene management standards for production and processing facilities used for export of aquatic products. The above comments will be solicited until October 14, 2020.         9月4日，据韩媒报道，韩国海洋水产部发布了《农水产品质量管理法实施令》部分修改草案。修改内容包括针对违反用于出口水产品的生产、加工设施的卫生管理标准的行为，将对轻微的违法行为采取免除行政处分的措施，加强企业的自律管理，放宽对水产品出口企业的限制等。以上意见征集时间至2020年10月14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

Soliciting Opinions on the National Standard "Food Quality Management System Requirements for Various Organizations in the Food Chain" (Draft)

  On September 4th, China National Institute of Standardization solicited public opinions on the national standard "Food Quality Management System Requirements of Various Organizations in Food Chain" (Exposure draft), and the deadline was November 3rd, 2020.         9月4日，中国标准化研究院就国家标准《食品质量管理体系 食品链中各类组织的要求》（征求意见稿）公开征求意见，截止日期为2020年11月3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

Soliciting Opinions on “National Standards, General Principles of Nuts and Seed Foods"(Draft)

  On September 4, the China National Light Industry Council publicly solicited opinions on the national standard "General Rules for Nuts and Seed Foods" (Draft), and the deadline is November 4, 2020.         9月4日，中国轻工业联合会就国家标准《坚果与籽类食品通则》（征求意见稿）公开征求意见，截止日期为2020年11月4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

Thailand issues tax rules, procedures and conditions for fruit and vegetable juice beverages added with nutrients or other substances

Foodmate News: Thai Government Bulletin published on September 6 the " Taxation Rules, Procedures and Conditions for Fruit and Vegetable Juice Beverages Added with Nutrients or Other Substances " issued by the Ministry of Consumption Tax of Thailand on July 9. The above-mentioned regulations include: 1. The definition and characteristics of "fruit and vegetable juice beverages with added nutrients or other substances " 2. The description of the nutrients or other substances added to the fruit and vegetable juice beverages. 3. The addition of nutrients or Mandatory label information for fruit and vegetable juice beverages of other substances. 4. Explain that the operation process of applying for taxation according to the requirements of this law, including the list of documents to be submitted. 5. Explain that the consumer tax department of other provinces has the right to approve tax applications. 6 In accordance with the principles of risk management, the Ministry of Consumer Taxation shall sample and obtain evidence of taxable beverages in accordance with the regulations. 7. A list of the mixing ratio of nutrients or other substances added to fruit and vegetable juice beverages. 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 U.S. Revises the Residue Limits of Fluconazole Hydroxylamide in Some Foods

  Foodmate News: According to the US Federal news, September 4 2020, EPA issued regulations No. 2020-17791, revised fluorine pyraoxystrobin acid hydroxylamine (Pydiflumetofen) in some food residue limits. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 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 September 4, 2020, and objections or hearing requests must be submitted before November 3, 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

Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 162)

  On September 4, the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs released the Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 162) 1. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) stated that global cereal production in 2020 is expected to reach a record 2.765 billion tons, a year-on-year increase of 3%. Considering that unfavorable weather will lead to reduced corn production in the United States, this forecast is lowered by 25 million tons from July. 2. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday that the Trump administration this year provided the highest agricultural subsidies in history to U.S. agriculture, about 37 billion U.S. dollars. Even if the upcoming $14 billion in federal subsidies are not taken into account, agricultural income in 2020 will be the highest in seven years. 3. The European Commission approved two Romanian national assistance programs with a total budget of 47.4 million euros to support pig and poultry farming enterprises affected by the epidemic. It is expected to benefit more than 2,000 companies. 4. The latest data shows that Canada exported 670 million Canadian dollars in agricultural products to China in July, a decrease of 20.9% from the previous month and an increase of 69.1% from the same period last year. imports of agricultural products from China were 140 million Canadian dollars, a decrease of 14.8% month-on-month and 1.6% year-on-year. 5. In the first half of 2020, Argentina’s agricultural exports amounted to 20 billion U.S. dollars, accounting for 74% of the total Afghan exports. This increased fiscal revenue for the Afghan government by 3.6 billion U.S. dollars, mainly soybeans and their products (38.4%), corn (16.6%), Wheat (9.2%), beef (7.4%), fish (4.1%), peanuts (2.3%), barley (2.1%), grapes (2.1%), cheese (2.0%), sunflower seeds (1.9%) and lemon (1.3%), mainly exported to 9 countries including China and Brazil. Recommend article: Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 152) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 153) 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) 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

Amending and correcting Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food

  On September 3, the European Union revised the plastic materials and products in contact with food (EU) No 10/2011, which added to revise the authorized substances in the accessories of plastic materials and products in contact with food, and revised the SML requirements that the substances in plastic materials and products should not be released beyond those given in the attached table.         9月3日，欧盟修订食品接触的塑料物料和制品(EU) No 10/2011，该法规增加修订食品接触的塑料物料和制品附件中授权使用的物质，并修订塑料材料和制品中不得释放超过附表中给出的物质SML要求。 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. 161)

  On September 4, the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs released the Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 161) 1. Australian Labor Party Agriculture and Resources spokesperson Fitz Gibbon proposed that the Sino-Australian dispute may aggravate bilateral trade tensions. The entire Australian export industry is worried about whether they may become the next target of China's trade strike. He warned that the trade measures taken against Australia's exports of barley, beef and wine to China may be just the "first step" in Beijing's response to tensions in bilateral diplomatic relations. The National Farmers Federation of Australia (NFF) is concerned about the potential full-scale disruption of agricultural trade with China because China is an important export market for Australian wool, cotton, grains, dairy products, seafood and gardening. 2. The harvest of crops in Argentina for 2019/2020 has been completed. The total planting area is about 40 million hectares and the total output is about 150 million tons, which is basically the same as the previous year. 3. According to data from the German Ministry of Agriculture, the German wheat harvest in 2020 has decreased by 5.1% to 21.88 million tons. However, the wheat harvest in France, Europe's largest wheat producer and exporter, has fallen even more, down by about 25% from the previous year to 29.5 million tons. Therefore, French consulting company Agritel estimates that French wheat exports in 2020/21 will be reduced by nearly 40%. Germany is expected to fill part of France's export market-Algeria. 4. In August, Brazil exported 6.2 million tons of soybeans, a year-on-year increase of 24%; from January to August, Brazil exported a total of 76 million tons of soybeans, a year-on-year increase of 36%, of which 73% were sold to China. Due to the shortage of soybeans in Brazil, the United States will become the main source of soybeans imported by China before the new season of Brazilian soybeans is harvested in February next year. 5. India pledged at the FAO Regional Senior Officials' Meeting that it will continue to export agricultural products undisturbed during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure a stable global supply. From March to June this year, India's agricultural exports increased by 23.24% year-on-year, reaching 2,555.3 billion rupees (about 250 billion yuan). Recommend article: Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 151) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 152) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 153) 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) 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. 160)

  On September 3, the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs released the Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 160) 1. The General Administration of Customs of China stated on its official WeChat account that after repeated discovery of quarantine pests, it will suspend Australia's largest grain exporter CBH's barley exports to China. Australia is expected to produce about 10.6 million tons of barley this year, of which about 30% will be distributed by CBH. This ruling may intensify bilateral tensions. 2. The price of soybean futures on the Chicago Futures Market closed higher in recent months, at $9.51 per bushel, reaching a high value after a lapse of 2 years. According to the report, the Sino-US trade war is still underway, and the market expects China to increase US soybean imports, and soybean futures prices will remain firm in the near future. 3. Driven by the sharp depreciation of the domestic currency, the increase in domestic crushing demand, and China's massive imports, as of August 28, the 120 million tons of soybeans produced in Brazil in 2019-2020 have sold 95%, an increase of 15% year-on-year; 2020 -The pre-production soybeans for 2021 have been pre-sold by 45%, an increase of 20% year-on-year. Recommend article: Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 150) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 151) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 152) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 153) 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) 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