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U.S. revises the residue limit of the fungicide Oxathiapiprolin in some products

  Foodmate News: According to the US Federal news, July 6, 2020, EPA issued regulations No. 2020-12126, amended fungicide Oxathiapiprolin in some product residue limits. The US Environmental Protection Agency conducted a risk assessment on its toxicology, dietary exposure, and impact on infants and young children, and finally concluded that the following residue limits are safe. The proposed revisions are as follows: commodity Parts per million (ppm) Almond shell 0.05 Dwarf berries, subgroup 13-07G, except lingonberry 0.4 Shrub berries, subgroup 13-07B, except dwarf blueberries 0.5 Chickpeas 1 Chickpeas shelled, fleshy 0.05 Hops 5 Pod Lentils 1 Lentils shelled, fleshy 0.05 Tree nuts, group 14-12 0.01 Pod Pea 1 Pea pods 1 British pea shelled, fleshy 0.05 Garden peas shelled, fleshy 0.05 Green Pods 1 Pod green peas 1 Shelled green peas, fleshy 0.05 Viburnum edulis 1 Pea shells, fleshy 0.05 Peas, pods, edible pods 1 Pods of Dutch beans 1 Pod Sweet Beans 1 Smooth-skinned inedible tropical and subtropical large and medium-sized fruits, subgroup 24B 0.1 It is understood that this regulation will take effect on July 6, 2020, and the objection or hearing request must be submitted before September 4, 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

U.S. Revises Residue Limit of S-Meprochlor in Some Products

  Foodmate News: According to the US Federal news, July 6 2020, EPA issued regulations No. 2020-14393, revised S- isopropyl alachlor (S-metolachlor) in some product residue limits . The US Environmental Protection Agency conducted a risk assessment on its toxicology, dietary exposure, and impact on infants and young children, and finally concluded that the following residue limits are safe. The proposed revisions are as follows: commodity   Parts per million (ppm) Dill seeds 15 Dill leaves 5 Dried dill leaves 9 Sorting grains 4 Dried rosemary leaves 2 Fresh rosemary leaves 1.5 Soy flour 1.5 Soybean seeds 0.9 It is understood that this regulation will take effect on July 6, 2020, and the objection or hearing request must be submitted before September 4, 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 approves Xylo-oligosaccharides as an expansion of new foods

  Foodmate News: according to the Official Journal of the European Union Message, July 2, 2020, the European Commission issued regulation (EU) No. 2020/916, approved the xylo-oligosaccharides amplification use as a novel food. The Regulations shall take effect on the 20th day from the date of promulgation. The relevant amendments are as follows: Approval of new food Conditions of use for new foods Additional specific labeling requirements Xylo-oligosaccharides Define food category Maximum allowable value The label of the food containing the new food indicates that the new food is "xylo-oligosaccharide". White bread 14g/kg Whole wheat bread 14g/kg Breakfast cereals 14g/kg Biscuits  14g/kg Soy drink 3.5g/kg Yogurt 3.5g/kg Marmalade 30g/kg Chocolate candy 30g/kg Directive 2002/46/EC for food supplements for general adults 2g/day   For more details, please see: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv:OJ.L_.2020.209.01.0006.01.ENG&toc=OJ:L:2020:209: TOC? 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 third time

  Foodmate News: July 3, 2020, the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment Noticed (107-2020), the third update of the list of countries that meet the temporary import conditions for Australian uncooked prawns. On June 26, 2020, the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment updated the list of countries eligible for temporary imports of Australian uncooked prawns. After updating, the countries currently meeting the temporary import conditions for Australian uncooked prawns are Brunei Darussalam, Denmark, Indonesia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines, Thailand, the United States and 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

China's Administrative Measures for Registration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Food (26 November 2019) Submission by The United States

  On June 26, the WTO notified of US concerns regarding China's draft Administrative Measures for Registration of Overseas Producers of imported Foods (November 26, 2019). The original document is as follows:  The following document, received on 26 June 2020, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of the United States. 1.1.  The United States would like to raise concerns regarding China's draft Administrative Measures for Registration of Overseas Producers of imported Foods (Administrative Measures). 1.2.  These Administrative Measures appear to require registration of foreign food facilities and evaluation of those facilities by the foreign competent authority against foreign regulations as a condition of importation into China. 1.3.  We note that all food products appear to fall within the scope of the requirements laid out in these Administrative Measures, including both low risk products and products that currently are accompanied by health and safety certificates issued by US authorities. 1.4.  Furthermore, the Administrative Measures appear to require foreign competent authorities to confirm that manufacturers are in continuous compliance with China's laws, regulations, and standards. 1.5.  We anticipate that the draft measure, if implemented, would create significant trade disruptions for every Member that exports food and agricultural products to China. 1.6.  China issued these Administrative Measures for domestic consultation in November 2019, and it is our understanding that China plans to notify the revised draft measures to the WTO. We look forward to reviewing them and providing comments. 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

Announcement No. 256 of the General Administration of Customs and Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China

  In order to prevent the introduction of animal infectious diseases and parasitic diseases, and to protect the safety of animal husbandry and fishery production, animal-derived food safety and public health safety in China, according to the “Animal Disease Prevention Law of the People’s Republic of China”, “Animal and Plant Quarantine Law of the People’s Republic of China” and other laws and regulations, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, together with the General Administration of Customs, organized the revision of the "List of Entry Animal Quarantine Diseases of the People's Republic of China" (hereinafter referred to as the "List"), which is now released. The "List" is effective from the date of publication, and the "List of Entry Animal Quarantine Diseases of the People's Republic of China" (Joint Announcement No. 2013 of the Ministry of Agriculture and the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China) released on November 28, 2013 is also abolished. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the General Administration of Customs will dynamically adjust the "List" based on risk assessment. Special announcement. Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs January 15, 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

China and Ecuador signed an agreement on shrimp aquaculture biological safety cooperation

  On June 30, Ecuador reported that Ecuador Ministry of Production, Foreign trade, Investment and Fisheries announced Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute and Ecuadorian Aquaculture Association signed a cooperation agreement on biosafety shrimp farming. The agreement is mainly used to improve the technology of shrimp farming, thereby improving the quality of shrimp. Ontaneda, The Minister of Ecuador Ministry of Production, Foreign trade, Investment and Fisheries, said that China is an important market and strategic partner of Ecuador, prawn is the largest non-oil export product of Ecuador, and China is the largest export destination of prawn. The signing of an aquaculture biological safety cooperation agreement is of great significance to enhancing the economic and trade cooperation between the two countries. Camposano, president of the Ecuadorian Aquaculture Association, said that the agreement will not only improve the technology of shrimp farming in Ecuador, but also play a positive role in stabilizing employment in Ecuador.           厄瓜多尔《电讯报》6月30日报道，30日，厄生产、外贸、投资和渔业部称，中国水产科学研究院黄海水产研究所与厄水产养殖协会就对虾养殖生物安全签署合作协议。该协议主要用于提升厄养虾技术，从而提高厄对虾质量。         厄生产、外贸、投资和渔业部长翁塔内达表示，中国是厄重要市场和战略伙伴，大虾是厄第一大非石油类出口产品，中国是厄大虾第一大出口目的地，双方签署水产养殖生物安全合作协议对提升两国经贸合作意义重大。厄水产养殖协会主席坎波萨诺称，该协议不仅可提升厄对虾养殖技术，还将对稳定厄就业起到积极作用。 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

Announcement of the release of the 2020 version "Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China" (No. 78 of 2020)

  Announcement of the National Medical Products Administration and other departments on the release of the 2020 version "Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China" (No. 78 of 2020) On July 2, the National Medical Products Administration and other departments issued the 2020 version "Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China", which will be implemented from December 30, 2020. Click the link to download the index of "Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China" (2020 version): http://www.nmpa.gov.cn/WS04/CL2138/378533.html 国家药品监督管理局等部门关于发布2020年版《中华人民共和国药典》的公告（2020年 第78号）         7月2日，国家药品监督管理局等部门发布2020年版《中华人民共和国药典》，自2020年12月30日起实施。         点击下载：2020年版《中国药典》目录 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. Revises Residual Limits of Diflumonate in Various Foods

  Foodmate News: According to the US Federal news, 2020 July 1, the US Environmental Protection Agency issued regulations No. 2020-13048, revised cyflumetofen (Cyflumetofen) in a variety of food residue limits. The US Environmental Protection Agency conducted a risk assessment on its toxicology, dietary exposure, and impact on infants and young children, and finally concluded that the following residue limits are safe. The proposed revisions are as follows: Commodity Parts per million (ppm) Cherry Subgroup 12-12A 1.5 cucumber 0.3 Peach Subgroup 12-12B 0.4 Bell Pepper/Eggplant Subgroup 8-10B 2 Plum subgroup 12-12C 0.3 Strawberry 0.6 Tomato Subgroup 8-10A 0.7 It is understood that this regulation will take effect on July 1, 2020, and the objection or hearing request must be submitted before August 31, 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

The export of bamboo from China was recalled in New Zealand because of containing undeclared sulfites

  Foodmate News: On July 1, 2020, the New Zealand Food Safety Agency (NZFSA) issued a recall notice that Tai Ping Trading Ltd is recalling a bamboo exported from China because the product contains undeclared sulfite. The recalled products are as follows: According to the notice, this food recall included all batches and all dates of this product. The product weighed 10g and was sold in ethnic grocery stores across New Zealand. NZFSA advises consumers not to consume the above products and consumers can return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. 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