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Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 135)

  On July 16, the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs released the Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 135). 1. Russia's crop planting area is 80.2 million hectares this year. Spring wheat, corn and sunflower acreage than last year increased by 50 million, or 30 Million and 20 million hectares. At present, Russia's crop harvesting area is about 5.2 million hectares, and 16.6 million tons of grain is harvested. This year's cereal output will exceed 122.5 million tons, oil crop output will reach 22.5 million tons, potatoes about 22 million tons, vegetables 14.1 million tons. 2. Maintaining the stability of the domestic grain market is a strategic goal of the development of the Russian plantation industry. The Russian Minister of Agriculture said that to strengthen the status of Russian agricultural products in the international market and increase the output of high-quality agricultural products, it is necessary to increase the area of agricultural land and develop a land improvement system. At present, the Russian Ministry of Agriculture is formulating the relevant national plan. Through the implementation of this plan, it is expected that the area of agricultural land will be increased by 12 million hectares in the future and the modernization level of the land improvement system. 3. New Zealand set a new world record for wheat yield of 17.4 tons per hectare. With strong support from Bayer, New Zealand farmer Watson achieved this incredible result by experimenting with new wheat varieties, switching to liquid nitrogen, and regularly monitoring plant health. New Zealand has abundant rainfall and there is no risk of heat wave shocks during the filling process. The average yield of wheat reaches 12 tons per hectare. 4. German hog prices plummeted. German Pig Association said that as Germany's largest slaughterhouse meat through Nice temporarily closed after the outbreak of large-scale new crown epidemic, its production capacity is not replaced by other digestive slaughterhouse, in just two weeks, the German pig backlog of 50 Wan Head, and caused the price of live pigs to plummet by 11% , and farmers lost 20 million euros. 5. EU wheat production is expected to fall to its lowest level in eight years. The latest report of the US Department of Agriculture has lowered the EU wheat production in 2020/2021 by 1.5 million tons to 139.5 million tons, which will be the lowest EU wheat harvest since 2012/2013. World trade in wheat is expected to reduce 80 million tons to 180.8 billion tons; reduce the consumption of 160 million tons to 751.6 billion tons; inventories will be reduced by 130 million tons to 3.148 million tons, but will continue to maintain the highest level, which China and India still account for more than half of the total inventory, 51% and 10% respectively . 6. Myanmar allocated a total of 6 billion kyats (approximately 30 million yuan) of special funds for 150,000 acres of fishponds to aquaculture farmers. The Myanmar Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Irrigation stated that it will complete subsidies for the fishery industry affected by the COVID-19 epidemic by September. The government will also use a $ 4 million loan from the World Bank to build a cold storage facility for aquatic products. By September, 1.4 billion kyats will be used for technical training of farmers under the economic assistance plan for the new coronary pneumonia epidemic. In total, the government provided 95.1 billion kyats in funding for agriculture and animal husbandry. 7. African swine fever broke out in Kayah State, Myanmar. According to the Myanmar Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Irrigation, African swine fever virus was detected from 46 dead pigs in Kayah State. From June to now, 139 cases of sick and dead pigs have been reported in several towns and districts of Kayah State. 8. Pakistani business community calls for the introduction of Chinese technology to improve crop yields. The Pakistan-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently held a think tank meeting that called on the Pakistani government to adopt China’s ecological agriculture model to increase crop yields and avoid the growing food security crisis in Pakistan. The chairman of the federation stated that the Chinese government has established an effective government -market regulation mechanism to ensure food security. The use of Chinese technology and planting models on Pakistani land is the best way to increase crop yields. Recommend article: Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 129) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 130) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 131) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 132) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 133) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 134) 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. 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Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 134)

  On July 13, the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs released the Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 134). 1. The chief economist of the World Food Program said that 270 million people are at risk of hunger. Although governments have invested about 11 trillion dollars to curb the new crown epidemic of pneumonia, the central bank also provided about 6 trillion dollars to increase liquidity, but there are 2.7 billion people worldwide at risk of hunger in 2020. The number of people directly assisted by the World Food Program increased by 40 % compared with last year, reaching 140 million people. According to ILO estimates, 400 million people worldwide have lost their jobs due to the blockade, and 93 % of workers have been affected to varying degrees. 2. Australia's total agricultural output value is expected to reach 61 billion Australian dollars. The Australian Department of Agriculture said that although agriculture was affected by the COVID-19 epidemic and early drought this fiscal year, thanks to the recent improvement in weather conditions, the total agricultural output value is expected to reach 61 billion Australian dollars in this fiscal year , exceeding 60 billion Australian dollars for three consecutive years . 3. Kazakhstan plans to allocate 1.5 billion tenge for locust control. The first deputy minister of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan stated that the prevention and control of locust plagues and other pests is the main task to ensure the harvest of crops this year. Until 8 July, locusts invaded an area of 14.9 million hectares, gregarious locusts are expected this year, an area of 55.4 million hectares, scattered locusts’ area of 26.6 million hectares. The government will allocate 1.5 billion tenge (25.44 million yuan) for the prevention and control of locust disasters, and will ensure that sufficient quantities and types of chemical insecticides are provided. 4. The German Federal Cabinet approved the establishment of the Future Agriculture Committee. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Federal Minister of Agriculture and 40 agricultural associations jointly established the " Future Agriculture Committee ", with the office located in the Ministry of Agriculture. The members of the committee are composed of agricultural industry associations, scientists and economists, and representatives of various stakeholders in society. The purpose is to propose practical ways to effectively combine animal welfare, biodiversity, climate and environmental protection with food security and economic sustainable development goals. Feasible suggestions to help resolve conflicts between food production and climate and environmental protection, as well as food prices and consumer expectations. 5. The survey data of the US Department of Agriculture in June showed that the area of major crops increased. Soybean acreage reached 83.8 million acres, an increase of more than 10% year-on-year. Corn acreage reached 92 million acres, a year-on-year increase of 3%. Wheat acreage is 44.3 million acres, a 2% year-on-year decrease. The cotton acreage was 12.2 million acres, a year-on-year decrease of more than 11 %. 6. Philippines’ banana export in 2020 is expected to decline by 15%. The Philippine Banana Growers and Exporters Association (PBGEA) said that this year the Philippines’ most important export of agricultural products, bananas, will fall by 15% to US$ 1.65 billion, and exports to China will fall by 20% to 58.7 million boxes. 7. India's autumn sown area increased 44% year-on-year. Until 10 July, India autumn crop sown area of 5802 hectares, an increase over the previous year 44.1%; autumn sown area has more than half the total. Among them, rice planting 1208 hectares of beans, 643 million hectares, oilseeds 1394 million hectares of cereals 1048 hectares of sugar cane 509 million hectares. Beans and oilseeds significantly increased year-on-year, at 162.4% and 85.2% respectively from the previous year. Recommend article: Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 129) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 130) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 131) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 132) Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 133) 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. 

Canada Intends to Revise the Maximum Residue Limits of 3 Pesticides Including Chlorfenapyr In Some Foods

  Foodmate News: 2020 July 15, Canadian Ministry of Health issued PMRL2020-06, PMRL2020-08 and PMRL2020-07 notice, Pest Management Board proposes to amend the MRLs of Acequinocyl, Glufosinate-Ammonium and Trifloxystrobin in a portion of the food. The specific proposed revisions are as follows: It is understood that the comment period for the solicitation draft is from July 15, 2020 to September 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

EU Evaluates the Safety of Phospholipase C

  Foodmate News: On July 15, 2020, the European Union Food Safety Authority ( EFSA ) released the evaluation results of the safety of a food enzyme phospholipase C. Some original reports are as follows: The food enzyme phospholipase C (phosphatidylcholine cholinephosphohydrolase EC 3.1.4.3) is produced with the genetically modified Bacillus licheniformis strain NZYM ‐VR by Novozymes A/S. The genetic modifications do not give rise to safety concerns. The food enzyme is free from viable cells of the production organism and its DNA. This phospholipase C is intended for use in degumming of fats and oils. The residual amounts of Total Organic Solids (TOS) are removed during washing and purification steps applied during degumming. consequently, no dietary exposure was calculated. Genotoxicity tests did not raise a safety concern. The systemic toxicity was assessed by means of a repeated dose 90-day oral toxicity study in rats. The Panel identified a No Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) at the highest dose tested of 714 mg TOS /kg body weight (bw) per day. Similarity of the amino acid sequence to those of known allergens was searched for and no match was found. The Panel considered that, under the intended conditions of use, the risk of allergic sensitisation and elicitation reactions by dietary exposure cannot be excluded, but the likelihood is considered to be low. based on the data provided and the removal of TOS during the degumming of fats and oils, the Panel concluded that this food enzyme does not give rise to safety concerns under the intended conditions of use. 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 updates the list of countries eligible for temporary imports of Australian uncooked prawn for the fifth time

  Foodmate News: July 16, 2020, the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment Notice (117-2020), the fifth update of the list of countries that meet the temporary import conditions for Australian uncooked prawns. On July 10, 2020, the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment updated the list of countries eligible for temporary imports of Australian uncooked prawns. After this update, countries currently meeting the temporary import conditions for Australian uncooked prawns include Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, China, Denmark, Ecuador, Indonesia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines, Thailand, the United States and Vietnam. Recommend articles: Australia updates the list of countries eligible for temporary imports of Australian uncooked prawn for the fourth time Australia updates the list of countries eligible for temporary imports of Australian uncooked prawn for the third time 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 Develops Guidelines for Using English, Chinese, and Japanese to Label Catering Food Names

  Foodmate News: On 15 July, according to Korean media reports, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the National Academy of National Languages have formulated "Guidelines for Translation and Marking of Foreign Languages in Public Languages", which includes the names of catering foods marked in English, Chinese and Japanese guide. Previously, there were only English guides for translating and marking public terms, but considering the proportion of foreigners visiting Korea, the scope was expanded to include Chinese and Japanese, and related guides were developed. When marking the name of catering food in Chinese, it is necessary to highlight the characteristic elements in the name, taste, cooking method and form of the ingredients, and carry out a concise translation. If the name of the catering food is a Chinese character, it will be translated into Chinese characters, if the Chinese characters are translated into other meanings, it will be translated into words commonly used in China. If there is a corresponding word in the name of a traditional Korean catering food, it will be translated into a common expression in China. If there is no corresponding word in China, it will be translated using meaning and origin. South Korea will recognize the customary marks for the names of catering foods widely used in China. If more than two materials are used, they will be translated in the order in which the names of the Korean names are listed. 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

FDA Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for Human Consumption; Vitamin D2

On July 13th, the US Food and Drug Administration added a food additive that allows direct addition to food for human consumption: Vitamin D2. Vitamin D is essential for human health. The major function of vitamin D is the maintenance of blood serum concentrations of calcium and phosphorus by enhancing the absorption of these minerals in the small intestine. Vitamin D deficiency can lead to abnormalities in calcium and bone metabolism, such as rickets in children or osteomalacia in adults. Excessive intake of vitamin D elevates blood plasma calcium levels by increased intestinal absorption or mobilization from the bone that can lead to vascular and tissue calcification, with subsequent damage to the heart, blood vessels, and kidneys Vitamin D comprises a group of fat-soluble seco-sterols and comes in many forms. The two major physiologically relevant forms are vitamin D2 and vitamin D3. “Vitamin D,” without a subscript, represents vitamin D2, vitamin D3, or both. Vitamin D is affirmed as GRAS under § 184.1950 for use in food as a nutrient supplement. Vitamin D2 mushroom powder may be used as a source of vitamin D2 in food 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

Japan Strengthens the Monitoring and Inspection of the Haloxyfop in the Chinese Potato

  Foodmate News: On 14 July 2020, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare issued the No. 3 notification of 0714, strengthen the monitoring and inspection of the Haloxyfop in the Chinese potato. When the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare implemented import monitoring inspections on frozen potatoes produced in China, it was found that the products violated the pesticide residue limit standards set by the Japanese Food Sanitation Law. Therefore, the frequency of monitoring and inspection of the Haloxyfop in the Chinese potato was increased by 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

Japan Revises the Command Inspection of Dieldrin (Including Aldrin) in Chinese Spinach

  Foodmate News: On July 14, 2020, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare issued the No. 1 notification of 0714, because July 14 Japan revised the "Food, Additives, and other specifications of the standard" on 14 July, the residue levels of Aldrin and Dieldrin in spinach were revised from the origin that may not be detected to ≤0.05ppm, the command inspection of Dieldrin (including Aldrin) in Chinese spinach is cancelled. The comparison before and after modification is as follows: 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

FDA Announces the Launch of Grade "A" Milk Search System

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announces the launch of the Grade “A” Milk Search (GAMS) System, a new tool that allows stakeholders to easily search the FDA’s online Grade “A” Milk Memoranda database. The new searchable inventory contains all active memoranda issued by the FDA related to oversight of the Grade “A” Program, including Memoranda of Conference Actions (IMS-a), Memoranda of Information (M-I), Memoranda of Interpretation (M-a) and Memoranda of Milk Ordinance Equipment Compliance (M-b). The search capabilities of the GAMS System include both basic and advanced functions with options to allow for additional search fields, including document title/subject, type of memoranda and specific date ranges. This new database serves as a resource to state and local milk regulatory and rating agencies, the dairy industry, and other interested parties in the safe production of milk and milk products through the application of science-based food safety principles on the farm and at all stages through the processing chain. The GAMS System is maintained by the FDA’s Division of Dairy, Egg and Meat Products, Milk and Milk Products Branch in the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN). 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