Global Food

Mexican Avocados Successfully Opens the Chinese Market

  July 14, Mexico "The Economist" quoted "Forbes" news, saying that from 2012 to 2018, Mexican avocados exported to China grew by 119.4%, Mexican avocados have been successfully open the Chinese market. The success of Mexican avocado export has aroused strong interest from Chinese investors and is considering copying this model to other Mexican specialty agricultural products. Through the TOJOY accelerator (Tianjiu, China's largest business accelerator), there are currently at least 700,000 potential Chinese investors interesting in establishing direct contacts with Mexican SMEs and bringing Mexican specialty products to the world's largest consumer market. Li Ziwen, chairman of the Asia-Pacific region of the Mexican Foreign Trade, Investment and Technology Enterprise Council, said that Mexican products face three major challenges in entering the Chinese market: the Chinese market lacks understanding of Mexican products, the marketing model is unclear, and financing is lacking. 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

Vietnam adds two companies allowed to export dairy products to China

  Foodmate News: According to official information of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam: 2020 June 22, China General Administration of Customs has been notified, there are two new additions Vietnamese dairy enterprises to obtain trade codes, whereby the dairy products produced by the two companies can be exported to the Chinese market. It is reported that Hanoi Milk Joint Stock Company can export fermented milk and flavored fermented milk to the Chinese market, and BEL VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED can export other cheese products to the Chinese market. General Administration of Customs of China stated that the agency is evaluating and approving the application materials of NUTIFOOD’s trade codes. So far, a total of 4 companies in Vietnam have obtained trade codes for export to China, namely sterilized milk and modified milk from TH True Milk; condensed milk from Vinamilk, fermented milk from Hanoimilk and other cheese products from Bel Vietnam. 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 plans to set import limits for abamectin in various crops

  Foodmate News: In 2020 July 10, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) announced that intends to develop a variety of crops in abamectin of import limits. Some original reports are as follows: In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Syngenta Crop Protection AG submitted a request to the competent national authority in the Netherlands to set an import tolerance for the active substance abamectin in various commodities imported from the United States of America. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive MRL proposals for tree nuts, peaches, avocados, lettuces and salad plants, spinaches and similar leaves, Florence fennels and cotton seed. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of abamectin on the commodities under consideration. based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the short‐term and long‐term intake of residues resulting from the use of abamectin according to the reported agricultural practices is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health. 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

US FDA publishes compliance policy guidelines related to seafood lists

  Foodmate News: On July 13, 2020, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final compliance policy guide (CPG) titled "Using the Seafood List to Determine Acceptable Seafood Names." This compliance policy guide is intended to be used with seafood lists and provides consistency, accuracy, and clarity to determine acceptable market names for the sale of seafood in interstate commerce. For more details see: https://www.fda.gov/food/cfsan-constituent-updates/use-seafood-list-determine-acceptable-seafood-names-final-compliance-policy-guide-sec-540750 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

Azerbaijan lifts restrictions on imports of animal products from China

On June 29, 2020, Decision No. 47 of the Food Safety Administration of the Republic of Azerbaijan stipulates that the restriction on the "provisional ban on the import of livestock, animal products, seafood and wild animals for zoos and other products from China" promulgated on January 28, 2020 was cancelled. At the same time, considering possible animal epidemic risk, the above-mentioned goods will be classified as high risk level, need to accept the test chamber detection.  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 amendments of Eurasian Economic Union's "Food Safety Technical Regulations" took effect from July 11

  Foodmate News: On July 10, Eurasian Economic Commission official website reported that the content of the amendments to the Eurasian Economic Union's "Food Safety Technical Regulations" (Adopted by Resolution No. 115 of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission on August 8, 2019) took effect on July 11, 2020. The main contents of the amendments to the "Food Safety Technical Regulations" amendments include: Amending Article 7 and 19 of the Technical Regulations regarding the source of raw materials of unprocessed animal-derived food and their production and processing requirements. In particular, the above-mentioned raw materials used in the production of processed foods should be derived from productive animals, meet the food requirements and be subject to veterinary health testing as required by technical regulations. In addition, the technical regulations have also revised the requirements for residue limits of antibiotics in food, the list of plants banned from bioactive food additives, and the safety indicators for certain types of food. It is also pointed out that, in addition to complying with the general food safety and hygiene requirements in the Union's technical regulations, grain products, special dietary foods (including therapeutic and preventive foods), etc. also need to comply with the relevant requirements of specific food categories. According to Resolution N.69 issued by the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission on May 26, 2020, the transition period for amendments to the "Food Safety Technical Regulations" is 12 months (From July 11, 2020 to July 10, 2021). During the transition period, it is allowed to produce and sell food in accordance with the requirements of the original technical regulations; foods produced before the amendment of the technical regulations formally entering into force are allowed to circulate normally during the period of validity. 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

Solicited Opinions on The New Food Raw Material Milk Minerals and Lactobacillus Kefiranofaciens Subsp.Kefiranofaciens

  China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment Solicited Opinions on The New Food Raw Material Milk Minerals and Lactobacillus Kefiranofaciens Subsp.Kefiranofaciens On July 14,China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment solicited opinions on the new food raw material milk minerals and Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens subsp.kefiranofaciens, and the deadline is August 14, 2020. The recommended consumption of milk minerals is ≤5 g/day, and the application scope does not include food for infants and young children; Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens subsp.kefiranofaciens is not suitable for infants and young children. Unsuitable population shall be marked on labels and instructions. 国家食品安全风险评估中心关于新食品原料乳矿物盐和马乳酒样乳杆菌马乳酒样亚种公开征求意见         7月14日，国家食品安全风险评估中心就新食品原料乳矿物盐和马乳酒样乳杆菌马乳酒样亚种公开征求意见，截止时间为2020年8月14日。乳矿物盐推荐食用量≤5克/天，使用范围不包括婴幼儿食品；马乳酒样乳杆菌马乳酒样亚种不宜婴幼儿食用，标签及说明书中应当标注不适宜人群。 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

Ministry of Commerce Take Measures to Increase Financial Support and Stabilize Overseas Trade

  Notice of the General Office of the Ministry of Commerce on Strengthening Collaboration and Cooperation, Increasing Financial Support, Stabilizing Overseas Trade, Stabilizing Foreign Investment and Promoting Consumption Recently, the General Office of the Ministry of Commerce issued the "Notice on Strengthening Collaboration and Cooperation, Promoting Increased Financial Support, Stabilizing Foreign Trade, Stabilizing Foreign Investment and Promoting Consumption." The notice requires that the competent commercial departments in various places should promptly sort out the financial needs of enterprises and coordinate and solve corporate difficulties. 商务部办公厅关于加强协作联动推动加大金融支持稳外贸稳外资促消费力度的工作通知         近日，商务部办公厅发布《关于加强协作联动推动加大金融支持稳外贸稳外资促消费力度的工作通知》。通知要求，各地商务主管部门要及时摸排企业金融需求，协调解决企业困难等。 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 pork export from Brazil to China increased by more than 150% year-on-year in the first half of 2020

  According to data released by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), Brazil’s pork exports in the first half of 2020 were approximately 4.79 billion tons, an increase of 37% over the same period last year; the export value was 1.08 billion US dollars, an increase of 52.5% year-on-year. Among them, pork exports to mainland China are about 231,000 tons, an increase of 150.2% over the same period last year; pork exports to Hong Kong are about 93,000 tons, an increase of 18.6% year-on-year. China continues to be the biggest destination for Brazilian pork exports. 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

About 60% of Brazil’s beef exports to China in the first half of 2020

  According to data released by Abrafrigo, the association of brazilian meat manufacturers, Brazil’s beef exports in the first half of 2020 were approximately 910,000 tons, an increase of 9% year-on-year, and the export value was US$3.9 billion, an increase of 25% year-on-year. Among them, Brazil’s beef export volume in June was 172,000 tons, an increase of 28% year-on-year; the export value was US$ 740 million, an increase of 48% year-on-year, both of which reached a highest record. As in 2019, China remains the largest buyer of Brazilian beef. In the first half of the year, China imported a total of 519,000 tons of Brazilian beef, accounting for 57% of Brazil's total exports. Among them, China imported 365,000 tons, an increase of 148% over the same period last year; Hong Kong, China imported 154,000 tons of beef, a year-on-year decrease of 10.5%. In terms of imports, the total amount of Brazilian beef purchased by the Chinese market reached US$2.37 billion, accounting for 60.5% of Brazil's total beef exports. In the first half of last year, China’s total imports accounted for 38% of Brazil’s total exports. In the ranking of exporting countries, Egypt is the second largest importer of Brazilian beef, followed by Chile, Russia, Saudi Arabia and the United States. 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