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Mexico's trade surplus with U.S. agricultural products hits record high

  Mexico’s "Economist" reported on August 24 that according to statistics from the United States Department of Agriculture , from October last year to June this year, Mexico’s agricultural exports to the United States totaled US$23.1 billion, imports of US$13.9 billion, and a trade surplus of US$9.2 billion. Compared with the same period in 2019, the surplus of US$8.873 billion increased again. At present, Mexico is the largest supplier of agricultural products to the United States and has surpassed Canada to become the second largest importer of agricultural products. 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 Food and Drug Administration notified the ban on the use of "melatonin" as a food ingredient

  Foodmate News: Thailand Food and Drug Administration on August 24: Deputy Secretary-General Poonlarp said that a dietary supplement containing "melatonin" was found on social media sites, which claims to help sleep characteristic. According to BE2522 of the Food Law, "melatonin" is not classified as a food. Currently, drugs containing "melatonin" are classified as controlled drugs and must be used under the guidance of a doctor. It is recommended that patients with insomnia symptoms should consult a professional doctor directly. Therefore, this notification is issued, prohibiting the use of "melatonin" as an ingredient in food. In the end, Deputy Secretary-General Poonlarp said that consumers are reminded to be cautious when buying health products and not to buy any dietary supplements that claim to help sleep and contain "melatonin". If consumers find that health care products do not meet the standards, they can directly call the Thai Food and Drug Administration to complain. 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 export volume of poultry meat and by-products from Osverdlovsk region to China increased by 7.6 times year-on-year

According to the official website of the Russian Sverdlovsk region government, in the first half of 2020, the region’s exports of poultry and by-products to China increased by 7.6 times year-on-year, exceeding US$2 million, and the export volume exceeded 1,500 tons. The general manager of the Levtinsky Poultry Products Factory, Russia’s main supplier of chicken products to China, said the company plans to export at least 300 tons of products to China each month, mainly chicken feet, wings and other by-products. In addition, according to customs statistics, the export scale of Sverdlovsk Oblast’s beer products to China increased by 1.6 times in the first half of this year. Overall, in the first half of this year, exports of products from companies in the region to China increased by 30%, reaching US$1.3 billion. Among them are mainly metals and metal products. Sverdlovsk Oblast belongs to the Ural Federal District of Russia, and its capital is Yekaterinburg. The population of the region exceeds 4.3 million. 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  

Taiwan proposed the amendment to the draft "Matters to be observed in nutrition labeling of packaged foods"

  On August 20, the Food and Drug Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare of Taiwan announced to amend the draft of "Matters to be observed for nutrition labeling of Packaged Food". Proponents who have any opinions or amendments on the content of the announcement may give feedback within 60 days after the publication of the announcement.         8月20日，台湾卫生福利部食品药物管理署预告修正「包装食品营养标示应遵行事项」草案，对于公告内容有任何意见或修正建议者，可于本公告刊登公报之隔日起60日内反馈。 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

Opinion on the re-evaluation of starch sodium octenyl succinate (E 1450) as a food additive in foods for infants below 16 weeks of age and the follow-up of its re-evaluation as a food additive for uses in foods for all population groups

  On August 13, the European Food Safety Authority re-evaluated the safety of sodium starch succinate octenyl 1450 (E) as a food additive in foods for infants below 16 weeks of age and all population groups. Within the scope of the clinical research report, sodium starch succinate octenyl 1450 (E) use level (2725mg/kg body weight (bw) per day) in baby food under 16 weeks is safe, and there is no safety problem when used in food for babies and young children over 16 weeks.         8月13日，欧盟食品安全局重新评估淀粉琥珀酸钠octenyl 1450 (E)作为16周以下婴儿及所有人群的食品添加剂的安全性，在临床研究报告的范围内，淀粉琥珀酸钠octenyl 1450 (E)在16周以下婴儿食品中的使用水平（每天2725mg/kg体重（bw））是安全的，用于16周以上婴儿及幼儿食品是没有安全问题的。 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 Chuvash Republic Announces Results of Sampling Inspection of Animal-derived Food and Feed

  Foodmate News: Russian Federation beast planting Bureau official website on August 21 reported: From January to July 2020, the Chuvash Republic Veterinary Plant Branch inspected 269 kinds of animal-derived foods and feeds to verify whether they meet the food quality and safety requirements of the Russian Federation and the Eurasian Economic Union. After testing, it was found that 6 product samples did not meet the requirements of the Eurasian Economic Union TR CU 021/2011 "Food Safety" technical regulations. The reference is as follows: -Among 23 meat product samples, 2 products were tested for Escherichia coli (semi-finished poultry meat), and 1 sample was tested for Listeria (lamb chops); -Among the 81 dairy product samples, 3 of the products tested did not meet the established requirements of regulations (butter, ultrapasteurized milk); In addition, the authorities tested negative for transglutaminase on 15 food samples (5 dairy products, 9 dairy products and 1 fish product). At present, the above-mentioned unqualified products have been withdrawn from circulation, the conformity declaration of one product has been revoked, and the illegal enterprise has been fined a total of 466,000 (approximately RMB 50,000) rubles. 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 2020 Agricultural Standard Certification Mark (Q Mark) Project

  Foodmate News: the National Agricultural Commodities and Food Standards Agency of Thailand reported on August 22: At the Rama Garden Hotel in Bangkok today, Juadi, the secretary-general of the bureau, hosted a seminar on the 2020 agricultural standard certification mark (Q mark) project and introduced the use and Demonstrate the knowledge of Q mark certification and issue certification certificates of Q mark standards to 24 entrepreneurs. According to Juadi, the secretary general of the bureau, the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives of Thailand has established four general standards for packaging plants of fresh fruits and vegetables, including: 1. Code of Practice: General Principles of Food Hygiene (KU) (TAS 9023-2007); 2. Good operating practices for fresh fruit and vegetable packaging rooms (TAS 9023-2010); 3. Good practices for ready-to-eat fresh-cut vegetables and fruits (TAS 9039-2013); 4. Good practices for collecting fresh fruits and vegetables (TAS 9047-2560). Juadi went on to say that the Q mark standard is one of the important information for consumers to understand products. The Q mark standard certification mark is designed to prove that the source, composition, production method, quality or any other characteristics of agricultural products meet the requirements of B.E. 2551 of the Agricultural Standards Law and related regulations. These 24 companies have obtained Q mark certification according to the above-mentioned standards and will be able to use and display the Q standard certification mark on their products. Juadi finally stated that the company and its products have obtained the Q mark standard certification, which makes consumers trust the company and believe that the product is an agricultural product that meets the standard. They must learn the knowledge and understanding of the Q mark standard before they can be legally implemented. Therefore, this organization was organized. A seminar on the agricultural standard certification mark (Q mark) project in 2020, so that more enterprises can obtain Q mark standard certification according to the above-mentioned standards and produce more agricultural products that meet international standards. 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  

U.S. automatically detains tilapia exports to China

  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, to ensure the compliance and safety of food, and to 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  

Brazil plans to establish maximum residue limits for tebuconazole in some foods

2020 August 19, the Brazilian National Health Supervision Agency (ANVISA) issued Notice No. 892 consultation paper, to be developed portion of food in the tebuconazole (TEBUCONAZOL) of maximum residue limits, this revision comment period to 2020 October 18 day. The details are as follows: For more details, see: http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/10181/5992564/CONSULTA+P%C3%9ABLICA+N+892+GGTOX.pdf/dbeccaec-60f1-4b9e-b840-7a202ebf63d1 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 Fluoropyranone in Some Foods

Foodmate News: According to the US Federal news, 21 August 2020, the EPA issued regulations No. 2020-17153, revised Flupyradifurone 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 August 21, 2020, and objections or hearing requests must be submitted before October 20, 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