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Global Foomate was Invited by CMA Testing to Seminar held in Hong Kong

  Topic: “Exporting Food products To China- A complete solution" Introduction of general work flow, legislation information with case study shared by Food Safety Specialist of CMA Testing and guest speaker of Foodmate. Date :  8 / 5 / 2019 (WED) Time :  14:30  – 16:30 pm  Place :  S426, HKCEC Language :  Cantonese/Mandarin **Free of Charge**   Seminar Agenda 14:00 – 14:30  Registration 14:30 – 15:15  Overseas Food Facilities Exporting Food to China –  Registration, Testing and Business Advisory Services  Mr. YY TSANG, Food Safety Specialist, CMA Testing and Certification Laboratories 15:15 – 16:00  Presentation by Yantai Foodmate Information Technology Co., Ltd.  Mr. Hanking Zhao, Overseas Project Manager, FoodMate Information Technology Co., Ltd. 16:00 – 16:30  Q&A Session 16:30  Closing Please register online with the following link: http://www.cmatesting.org/en/news/forthcoming-events/seminar_hofex2019 Please note: Original English article of Global Foodmate of Information Service and Business Department, please indicate the source from the Global Foodmate if reprint. Global Foodmate Information Service Centre provides food standards & regulations research, labeling 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

CFSA | Solicited Public Opinions on 4 Novel Food Additives

On April 9, 2019, China National Centre for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) solicited public opinions on 4 novel food additives, Including D-glucurono-γ-lactone, caramel colour, disodium ethylene-diamine-tetra-acetate, and ε-poly-L-lysine٠HCl.       1. D-glucurono-γ-lactone 2. Caramel colour 3. Disodium ethylene-diamine-tetra-acetate 4. ε-poly-L-lysine٠HCl( expand scope and amount of use) Please note: Original English article of Global Foodmate of Information Service and Business Department, please indicate the source from the Global Foodmate if reprint. Global Foodmate Information Service Centre provides food standards & regulations research, labeling 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

CFSA | Solicited Public Opinions on 7 Novel Food Additives

  On April 2, 2019, China National Centre for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) solicited public opinions on 7 novel food additives, including 6 processing aid-enzyme preparations for food industry and 1 colorant with expanded usage.   1Arabinofuranosidease  (Source: Trichoderma reesei, Donor: Talaromyces leycettanus) Function Applicable Maximum usage ( g/kg) Enzyme preparations for food industry Grain processing Recommend to use according to production needs, Max 90 ARXU(M)/kg dry grain The quality specification shall be in compliance with National Food Safety Standard Food Additive Enzyme Preparations for Food Industry (GB 1886.174-2016). 2Xylanase (Source: Trichoderma reesei, Donor: Talaromyces leycettanus) Function Applicable Maximum usage ( g/kg) Enzyme preparations for food industry All Foods Use according to production needs, recommended  maximum usage is 600 FXU(S)/kg dry grain during grain processing The quality specification shall be in compliance with National Food Safety Standard Food Additive Enzyme Preparations for Food Industry (GB 1886.174-2016). 3Lactase (Source: Bacillus licheniformis, Donor: Bifidobacterium bifidum) Function Applicable Maximum usage ( g/kg) Enzyme preparations for food industry All Foods Use according to production needs, recommended  maximum usage is 3500 LAU(B)/kg milk during hydrolysis at low temperature (4-12 ℃) The quality specification shall be in compliance with National Food Safety Standard Food Additive Enzyme Preparations for Food Industry (GB 1886.174-2016). 4Alpha-amylase (Source: Trichoderma reesei, Donor: Aspergillus kawachii) Function Applicable Maximum usage ( g/kg) Enzyme preparations for food industry Grain processing, alcohol production, etc. Use according to production needs The quality specification shall be in compliance with National Food Safety Standard Food Additive Enzyme Preparations for Food Industry (GB 1886.174-2016). 5Lipase  (Source: Hansenula polymorpha, Donor: Fusarium hetreosporum) Function Applicable Maximum usage ( g/kg) Enzyme preparations for food industry Bakery products (e.g., bread), noodles, pasta, etc. Use according to production needs The quality specification shall be in compliance with National Food Safety Standard Food Additive Enzyme Preparations for Food Industry (GB 1886.174-2016). 6Glucose Isomerase  (Source: Streptomyces rubiginosus, Donor: Streptomyces rubiginosus) Function Applicable Maximum usage ( g/kg) Enzyme preparations for food industry Production of high-fructose syrup by such as corn starch Use according to production needs The quality specification shall

SAMR | Soliciting Public Opinions on 5 Health Food Raw Material Directories including Q10

    In order to further standardize the supervision and management of health food raw material directories, to promote the management of health food filing, State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued the Notice on 5 Health Food Raw Material Directories and Technical Requirements (Draft for Comment) according to relevant requirements of Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China. The deadline for opinions and comments is April 30, 2019. Global Foodmate listed 5 health food raw materials for your information:   Name Daily dosage Suitable for Unsuitable for Precautions Functions Coenzyme Q10 30-50mg Adults Children, adolescent, pregnant women, lactating women, people who are prone to allergy People who take therapeutic drugs should consult a doctor when use this product. 1.Improving immunity 2.Anti-oxidation   Name Daily dosage Suitable for Unsuitable for Precautions Functions Melatonin 1-3 mg Adults Children, adolescent, pregnant women, lactating women People who are driving and operating mechanical or dangerous work shall not use this product before or during the operation; people with autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid etc.) and hyperthyroidism shall use it with caution.     Improving sleeping quality     Name Daily dosage Suitable for Unsuitable for Precautions Functions Fish Oil ≤ 4.0 g (in which, EPA+DHA ≥ 1.0 g People with high blood lipids Children, adolescent, pregnant women, lactating women, patients with bleeding tendency and bleeding disorders, patients with liver dysfunctions People who are allergic to seafood Assisting in lowering blood lipid     Name Daily dosage Suitable for Unsuitable for Precautions Functions Broken Ganoderma lucidum spore powder 1-4 g People with low immunity Children, adolescent, pregnant women, lactating women -- Improving immunity   Name Daily dosage Suitable for Unsuitable for Precautions Functions Spirulina 3-4 g People with low immunity Infant and young children, adolescent, pregnant women, lactating women, people who are prone to allergy -- Improving immunity    

5 New Food Additive Varieties is Seeking for Public Opinions

  On March 6, 2019, the National Food Safety Risk Assessment Center issued a notice of five new food additive varieties, and seeking for public opinion on Disodium dihydrogen pyrophosphate, Sodium tripolyphosphate, Sodium polyphosphate, Calcium sulfate, and Nisin. 1. English Name：Disodium dihydrogen pyrophosphate Functional classification: Moisture-retaining Agents  Amount and scope of use： Food classification number Food Classification Maximum usage (g/kg) Remark 04.04.01.01 Tofu 5.0 Can be used solely or in combination, the maximum amount used in terms of phosphate 2. English Name：Sodium tripolyphosphate Functional classification: Moisture-retaining Agents Amount and scope of use： Food classification number Food Classification Maximum usage (g/kg) Remark 04.04.01.01 Tofu 5.0 Can be used solely or in combination, the maximum amount used in terms of phosphate 3. English Name：Sodium polyphosphate Functional classification: Moisture-retaining Agents Amount and scope of use： Food classification number Food Classification Maximum usage (g/kg) Remark 04.04.01.01 Tofu 5.0 Can be used solely or in combination, the maximum amount used in terms of phosphate 4. English Name：Calcium sulfate   Functional classification: Stabilizers and coagulants, thickeners Calcium sulfate is proposed to declare the scope of use and amount of use as follows: Order Scope of use Maximum usage (g/kg) Remark Food Classification Food classification number 1 Starch-based Product 06.05.02 10.0   2 Bakary food stuffing and surface batter 07.04 10.0 3 Premade seasoned meat product 08.02.01 5.0 4 Other Pre-cooked meat prodcut 08.03.09 5.0 5 Frozen surimi products (including fish balls, etc.) 09.02.03 3.0 6 Semisolid compound seasoning 12.10.02.04 10.0 7 Jelly 16.01 10.0 8 Other(Ready Mix product) 16.07 10.0 5. English Name：Nisin Functional classification: Preservative Nisin is proposed to declare the scope of use and amount of use as follows: Food classification number Food Classification Maximum usage (g/kg) Remark 04.04.01 Non-fermented soybean product 0.5   06.02.02 Rice Product 0.3   06.03.02.01 Raw wet flour product(such as noodles, Wonton skin, dumpling skin, Shumai skin) 0.3   06.05.02 Starch-based Product 0.5   06.07 Instant rice noodles products 0.25   10.02.01 Soy egg 0.5 Please note: Original English article of Global Foodmate of Information Service and Business Department, please indicate the source from the Global Foodmate if reprint. Global Foodmate Information Service Centre provides food standards & regulations research, labeling 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

CFSA|Novel Food Additive-Calcium Propionate is Seeking Public Comments

On February 18, 2019, China National Centre for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) publicly solicited opinions on a novel food additive, calcium propionate. According to the Administrative Measures for Novel Food Additives, in the administrative licensing work for novel food additives, it is necessary to publicly solicit opinions on the technical requirements of novel food additives, and CFSA is responsible for collecting opinions and finishing work. The following are the main contents of the public consultation for the new food additive variety calcium propionate: 1. Common name Calcium propionate 2. Functional classification Preservatives 3. Use range and dosage Use range: Pre-cooked meat products  Maximum use: 3.0 g/kg Use range: Cooked meat products  Maximum use: 3.0 g/kg 4. Technical requirements The quality specifications of calcium propionate refer to GB 25548-2010 National Food Safety Standard Food Additives Calcium Propionate. The deadline for solicitation is 30 days from the date of announcement. Global Foodmate provides registration services of Novel Food Ingredients, Novel Food Additives and New Varieties of Food-Related Products for domestic and overseas enterprises, please feel free to contact us. Please note: Original English article of Global Foodmate of Information Service and Business Department, please indicate the source from the Global Foodmate if reprint. Global Foodmate Information Service Centre provides food standards & regulations research, labeling 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

CFSA Solicited Public Opinions on 3 Food Additives with Expanded Usage

On January 28, 2019, China National Centre for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) solicited public opinions on 3 food additives with expanded usage: Caramel colour class IV (Ammonia sulphite process), Sodium stearoyl lactylate and Iron Oxide Red.    1. Caramel colour class IV (Ammonia sulphite process) The quality specification shall be in compliance with National Food Safety Standard Food Additives Caramel colour (GB 1886.64-2015). 2. Sodium stearoyl lactylate The quality specification shall be in compliance with National Food Safety Standard Food Additives Sodium stearoyl lactylate (GB 1886.92). 3.  Iron Oxide Red The quality specification shall be in compliance with National Food Safety Standard Food Additives Iron Oxide Red (GB 1886.252-2016). The deadline for solicitation is 30 days from the date of announcement. Global Foodmate provides registration services of Novel Food Ingredients, Novel Food Additives and New Varieties of Food-Related Products for domestic and overseas enterprises, please feel free to contact us. Please note: Original English article of Global Foodmate of Information Service and Business Department, please indicate the source from the Global Foodmate if reprint. Global Foodmate Information Service Centre provides food standards & regulations research, labeling 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

Top 10 Regulatory Highlights in China Food Industry of 2018

  In 2018, China's food industry has undergone dramatic changes, from institutional reforms to cross-border e-commerce to changes in many important policies and regulations. To recap some of our top headlines, Global Foodmate put together a list of the top 10 regulatory highlights (chronologically) in China food industry from the past year: 1. China 4 Dairy National Standards (Draft) Are Revising Feb 20, 2018, China issued four new national standard drafts about raw milk, pasteurized milk, sterilized milk and method for examination of reconstituted milk. The drafts have been greatly improved in the three key aspects including raw milk grading, processing technology specification and packaging identification of milk product. http://info.foodmate.com/news/show-5750.html   2. China's Food Regulation Structure Reform On March 13, 2018, the 1st session of the 13th NPC China held its 4th plenary session, the State Council institutional reform scheme was explained during the meeting. What changes have taken place in this reform regarding food industry? http://info.foodmate.com/news/show-5753.html 3. Announcement of Registration Extension for Overseas Producers On March 13th, China Certification and Accreditation Commission (CNCA) issued an announcement about the registration extension for overseas infant formula manufacture, which is estimated to create lots of challenges for oversea infant formula manufacturers. http://info.foodmate.com/news/show-5754.html 4. China Food Regulation Structure- “Three Decide” the Stipulation “Three Decide” was stipulated by SAMR. The detailed responsibilities and internal institutions and leading members were determined. What changes have taken place in this reform regarding food industry? After the “three decide” the stipulation released officially, Global Foodmate summarized the changes in order to support oversea companies to understand directly and clearly. http://info.foodmate.com/news/show-5874.html 5. What Changes Will Happen on The New Standards of Formula Food for Infant and Children in China? On September 7, 2018, the National Health Commission issued the "GB 10767-201X Food Safety National Standards for Children's Formula Foods (Draft for Comment)", and publicly solicited opinions from the whole society. http://info.foodmate.com/news/show-5893.html 6. From Oct 1, 2018, "QS" Logo may not be used in Food Production In order to guide local food and drug supervision and administration departments to conscientiously implement the production license system for food (including food additives, the same below), the State Food and Drug Administration issued a notice on the relevant matters implemented by the Measures. The notice clarifies that from October 1, 2018, food produced by food producers may no longer use the original packaging, labels and "QS" mark. http://info.foodmate.com/news/show-5910.html 7. Notice on Drafting Technical Guidelines of FSMP Clinical Trials In order to improve FSMP registration management, guide the clinical trials research and standardize the clinical trials process of specific full nutrition FSMP, ensure the scientificity and reliability of clinical trials results, protect the safe rights of consumers, the SAMR plans to public solicitate the research units on the technical guidelines for clinical trials of specific full nutrition FSMP. http://info.foodmate.com/news/show-5939.html 8. From 2019, Both China and Australia Will Exempt Most of Customs Duties On November 8th, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the fifth round of China-Australia diplomatic and strategic dialogue with Australian Foreign Minister Payne in Beijing. China and Australia will carry out the fifth round of tariff concessions on New Year's Day in 2019. By then, almost all goods in bilateral trade will enjoy zero tariffs. http://info.foodmate.com/news/show-5950.html 9. The changes of Cross-Border E-Commerce import Retail Policy On the 21st of November, Premier Li Keqiang chaired the State Council executive meeting and decided to continue and improve the cross-border e-commerce retail import policy and expand the scope of application, and expand the opening to stimulate the consumption potential. Global Foodmate has reviewed the changes in cross-border e-commerce retail import policies and the latest policy contents in recent years in the form of long picture.  http://info.foodmate.com/news/show-5951.html 10. GB7718 "Prepackaged Food Labeling Standards"Draft On November 26th, 2018, the National Food Safety Standards Review Committee issued the GB7718-201X "General Rules for the Labelling of Prepackaged Foods" drafting for comments. Global Foodmate compiled the important changes and main modifications. http://info.foodmate.com/news/show-5954.html Please note: Original English article of Global Foodmate of Information Service and Business Department, please indicate the source from the Global Foodmate if reprint. Global Foodmate Information Service Centre provides food standards & regulations research, labeling 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

CFSA|Public Opinion for Food Additive Expand Scope of Usage

The National Food Safety Risk Assessment Center publicly solicited opinions on the food additive Vegetable Carbon and the food additive Glycerin monostearate(GMS) on January 10, 2019, respectively. Details are as follows: 1.Vegetable Carbon （CNS No.:08.138）(INS No.:153） The quality specification shall implement the National Food Safety Standard Food Additives Vegetable Carbon（GB 28308-2012).   2. Glycerin monostearate(GMS) The quality specifications shall implement GB 1886.65-2015 “Food Safety National Standard Food Additives, Glycerin monostearate(GMS) And Diglycerin Fatty Acid Ester”.      The deadline for requesting comments for each application is 30 days from the date of publication.   Global Foodmate provides registration services of Novel Food Ingredients, Novel Food Additives and New Varieties of Food-Related Products for domestic and overseas enterprises, please feel free to contact us.   Please note: Original English article of Global Foodmate of Information Service and Business Department, please indicate the source from the Global Foodmate if reprint. Global Foodmate Information Service Centre provides food standards & regulations research, labeling 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

How Many Filed Health Foods (Imported) in China by 2018?

  Summarised by Global Foodmate, the number of filed health foods (imported) has reached 33 at the end of 2018. These foods are from 6 countries and regions, namely, 18 from the US, 8 from Hong Kong SAR, 2 from South Korea, 2 from Australia, 2 from New Zealand and 1 from Canada. Currently, a number of overseas enterprises are still actively preparing for filing health foods. By the end of 2019, the number of filed health foods (imported) is expected to exceed 100. Global Foodmate, as a leading Chinese food regulatory consulting company with 140 professionals, we are dedicated to providing regulatory strategic advice and solutions for our clients. We also provide registration services of health food for domestic and overseas enterprises, please feel free to contact Global Foodmate. List of recorded health foods (imported) by 2018 No. Record No. Applicant of record Product category 1 食健备J201700000001 Meganutra, Inc. Zinc 2 食健备J201700000002 Bounty of Health （Hong Kong） Company Limited Vitamin C 3 食健备J201700000003 Bounty of Health （Hong Kong） Company Limited Vitamin D 4 食健备J201700000004 Bounty of Health （Hong Kong） Company Limited Folic Acid 5 食健备J201700000005 Bounty of Health （Hong Kong） Company Limited Vitamin D 6 食健备J201800000001 A&Z Pharmaceutical, Inc. Vitamin D 7 食健备J201800000002 Meganutra, Inc. Zinc 8 食健备J201800000003 Meganutra, Inc. Calcium 9 食健备J201800000004 Meganutra, Inc. Vitamin D 10 食健备J201800000005 Meganutra, Inc. Vitamin A +Vitamin D 11 食健备J201800000006 Meganutra, Inc. Iron 12 食健备J201800000007 Meganutra, Inc. Vitamin D 13 食健备J201800000008 Meganutra, Inc. Vitamin A + Vitamin D 14 食健备J201800000009 Meganutra, Inc. Folic Acid 15 食健备J201800000010 Meganutra, Inc. Iron 16 食健备J201800000011 Meganutra, Inc. Calcium 17 食健备J201800000012 Bounty of Health （Hong Kong） Company Limited Vitamin E 18 食健备J201800000013 Bounty of Health （Hong Kong） Company Limited Vitamin K 19 食健备J201800000014 A&Z Pharmaceutical, Inc. Vitamin D 20 食健备J201800000015 Bounty of Health （Hong Kong） Company Limited Vitamin B group 21 食健备J201800000016 Bounty of Health （Hong Kong） Company Limited NTY (HK) Multiple vitamins + Calcium + Iron 22 食健备J201800000017 Novarex Co., Ltd Magnesium 23 食健备J201800000018 A&Z Pharmaceutical, Inc. Vitamin D 24 食健备J201800000019 A&Z Pharmaceutical, Inc. Vitamin D 25 食健备J201800000020 A&Z Pharmaceutical, Inc. Vitamin D 26 食健备J201800000021 A&Z Pharmaceutical, Inc. Vitamin D 27 食健备J201800000022 ALPHA LABORATORIES (NZ) LIMITED Vitamin E 28 食健备J201800000023 Jamieson Laboratories Ltd. Vitamin E 29 食健备J201800000024 Swisse Wellness Pty Ltd Calcium + Vitamin D 30 食健备J201800000025 A&Z Pharmaceutical, Inc. Calcium + Vitamin D 31 食健备J201800000026 AUSNATURES Pharmaceutical Pty Ltd Calcium + Vitamin D 32 食健备J201800000027 KOREA EUNDAN Co., Ltd Multiple vitamins 33 食健备J201800000028 Good Health Products Limited Vitamin C  Please note: Original English article of Global Foodmate of Information Service and Business Department, please indicate the source from the Global Foodmate if reprint. Global Foodmate Information Service Centre provides food standards & regulations research, labeling 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