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CFE | Release Approval Document (Decision) for Special Food

On January 14, the Center for Food evaluation updated the information to be received for Infant formula milk powder product formula registration approval document (decision letter). 9 kinds of infant formula milk powder products were approved including Maiqile infant formula (0-6 months old, Stage 1), Oubeixing infant formula (0-6 months old, Stage 1), Xiyue infant formula (0-6 months old, Stage 1), etc. 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's agricultural exports exceeded 100 billion U.S. dollars last year, Chinese mainland bought 1/3

According to recent data released by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA), Brazil’s agricultural exports in 2020 will once again exceed the 100 billion U.S. dollar mark, reaching 100.81 billion U.S. dollars, an increase of 4.1% year-on-year and the second highest amount in history. Lower than 2018 (101.17 billion USD). Among them, mainland China is the largest buyer, with imports accounting for 33.7%. 　　 Brazil’s foreign trade website “Comex do Brasil” reported on January 13 that data showed that the increase in Brazilian agricultural exports was mainly due to a 9.9% year-on-year increase in exports, but a 5.3% decrease in the price index. Last year, agricultural exports accounted for almost half of Brazil's total exports, accounting for 48%. 　　 On the other hand, Brazil’s import of agricultural products in 2020 was USD 13.05 billion, a decrease of 5.2% year-on-year, and the trade surplus of the agricultural product industry reached USD 87.76 billion. Statistics show that soybean products (including soybean grains, soybean oil, and soybean meal) are Brazil’s most important agricultural exports. The export value in 2020 is 35.24 billion U.S. dollars; the export value of meat (17.16 billion U.S. dollars) ranks second. Half is beef exports. From the perspective of export destinations, the Chinese mainland is the largest buyer of Brazilian agricultural products. imports in 2020 reached 33.988 billion U.S. dollars, accounting for 33.7% of Brazil’s total agricultural exports, higher than 32% in 2019, and second in history. High proportion, only lower than 2018 (35%). 　　 The strong performance of the Chinese mainland also allowed its imports to exceed the sum of 13 other major buyers in Brazil, including the United States. Last year, the United States imported 6.961 billion US dollars of Brazilian agricultural products, ranking second. Other major buyers include the Netherlands, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Spain, Germany, Hong Kong, Turkey, Thailand, etc. 　　 Among the top ten agricultural products exported by Brazil, mainland China is the largest buyer of seven products, including soybean kernels, fresh beef, raw sugar, cellulose, fresh chicken, uncombed cotton and fresh pork. Of the soybean grains exported from Brazil, 73.2% are shipped to the Chinese mainland, and 54.2% of the fresh beef exported are to the Chinese mainland. 　 According to the assessment of the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, starting this year, corn may also be exported to China in large quantities. According to sources, the Brazilian and Chinese governments are gradually completing the renewal of the health and quarantine certificates of the two countries. The conclusion of this negotiation may promote a substantial increase in corn exports to China. 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 is still the largest importer of Russian agricultural products in 2020

According to a report on the Russian Oilworld website on December 30, 2020, data from the Russian Ministry of Agriculture showed that during the period from January 1 to December 27, 2020, the total export of Russian agricultural products was 28.96 billion U.S. dollars, a year-on-year increase of 18%. Among them, grain exports totaled USD 9.79 billion, a year-on-year increase of 27%; exports of oil products were USD 4.64 billion, a year-on-year increase of 19%; exports of meat and dairy products were USD 1.13 billion, a year-on-year increase of 36%; exports of food and processed agricultural products were USD 4.13 billion , A year-on-year increase of 13%; fish and aquatic products exports of US$5.2 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 3%. In 2020, China will still be the largest importer of Russian agricultural products, with imports of 3.98 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 25%. The main imported products are fish and aquatic products, with an import value of US$1.62 billion. The European Union and Turkey are the second and three largest importers of Russian agricultural products. 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

BASF opens the global registration of Axalion (Trimethazolamide), an active ingredient in innovative pesticides

Agrochemical.net Chinese website reported: Recently, BASF announced that it has started to register Axalion™ (Chinese name: Trinconazole; English generic name: dimpropyridaz), the active ingredient of a new insecticide, worldwide. The company has submitted relevant Axalion in Australia and South Korea. Regulatory documents. This is a key milestone for BASF to expand its global pesticide product portfolio. BASF plans to submit more regulatory documents to the European Union, Brazil and India in 2021 and other major markets in the next few years. Harold Bastiaans, vice president of pesticide research in BASF's Agricultural Solutions Division, said that the discovery and development of the new ingredient Axalion once again reflects BASF's commitment to developing sustainable solutions to help farmers balance the balance between agricultural productivity, environmental protection and social needs. relationship. Axalion is effective against pests in crops, and at the same time, it is harmless to beneficial insects including pollinators. This active ingredient is another example of BASF's integration of sustainability guidelines in the development process. Axalion is the only representative of the unique chemical category discovered by BASF. With its novel mode of action and its ability to conduct in plants, it will provide farmers with effective prevention and control of many piercing and sucking mouthparts such as whiteflies and aphids. These pests may cause devastating yield loss and sharply reduced income. Axalion can quickly prevent pests from feeding, reduce nutrient loss, and effectively prevent pests from spreading diseases, thereby ensuring plant health and obtaining the best yield with higher crop quality. A large number of tests conducted by BASF show that the proposed use of Axalion is not harmful to soil and aquatic organisms, beneficial insects including pollinators, and birds. Neil Bentley, vice president of global strategic marketing pesticides of BASF's Agricultural Solutions Division, said that the development of Axalion stems from the close communication they maintain with customers. Farmers need environmentally friendly and powerful solutions that can be used for resistance management. Born for this. Because of its reliable and predictable performance, Axalion will become an important part of farmers' toolbox for integrated pest management worldwide. It will help farmers effectively protect their crops while extending the life of existing tools. Axalion will be registered for a variety of crops in the fruit and vegetable market, such as grapes and potatoes. Other uses of field crops will extend to soybeans and other legumes, cotton and grains. High-performance insecticides will also be supplied to flower and ornamental plant manufacturers. 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

Canada releases food safety inspection announcement (2021-1-13)

On January 13, 2021, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food safety inspection announcement. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has monitored the levels of chemical and microbiological hazards, undeclared allergens and gluten in the food supply, and formulated risk management strategies. When a violation is found, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will take appropriate actions, including notifying the manufacturer or importer, conducting further targeted sampling, or detaining the product, and recalling it. The food safety monitoring announcement includes undeclared allergens and gluten in Valentine's Day theme candy and chocolate products (2018-2019), undeclared allergens in multi-ingredient meat products (2017-2018), and gluten-free pre-packages Three parts of undeclared gluten in ready-to-eat bakery products (2017-2018). For more details: https://www.inspection.gc.ca/food-safety-for-industry/food-chemistry-and-microbiology/food-safety-testing-bulletin-and-reports/eng/1453324778043/1453327843364#a1  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 Issues Announcement on the Newly Enacted "Regulations on the Standard Certification Mark for Agricultural Products"

On January 4, 2021, the National Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards Agency of Thailand issued a new announcement concerning the newly formulated "Regulations on the Standard Certification Mark for Agricultural Products". The regulations stipulate certification bodies, certification standards, and the numbering requirements and labeling methods of certified companies, and Taking compulsory standard certification mark, common standard certification mark and organic food mark as examples, the labeling methods of the above three items to be marked are respectively shown. 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

Notice of CNHFA on Soliciting Suggestions on the Revision of National Standard for Food Safety Food Nutrition Fortifier Lactoferrin

On January 14, China Nutrition and Health Food Association issued a notice soliciting the revision opinions and suggestions of "GB 1903.17-2016 national standard for food safety food nutrition fortifier lactoferrin". The deadline is February 6, 2021. 1月14日，中国营养保健食品协会发布征求《GB 1903.17-2016 食品安全国家标准 食品营养强化剂 乳铁蛋白》修订意见建议的通知，截止日期为2021年2月6日。 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 Released the "Guidelines for the Safety Management of Imported Food Distribution"

  On January 14, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued the "Guidelines for the Safety Management of imported Food Distribution", providing information such as "imported Food Hygiene Management by Industry Segmentation". The main contents include: Hygienic management of imported food storage industry (refrigeration, freezing temperature management, isolation management of stored items, etc.); Hygienic management of catering enterprises and collective canteens (cleaning management of workshops and kitchen utensils, personal hygiene of employees, methods of food storage, etc.);   Sanitation management of food distribution and sales companies (warehousing, storage, display sales, management of expired products); Examples of improvements in poor sanitation, etc. 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's beef exports set a record in 2020

Brazil's "Agricultural Channel" reported on January 9 that a report released by the Brazilian Frozen Food Association (Abrafrigo) showed that Brazil exported 2.016 million tons of beef in 2020, an increase of 8% compared with the 1.8745 million tons in 2019; the export value was 8.4 billion. U.S. dollars, an increase of 11% compared with the 7.6 billion U.S. dollars in 2019. The above data comes from the Brazilian Ministry of Economy. The report shows that China is the largest buyer of Brazilian beef. In 2020, the amount of beef exported to China (including China and Hong Kong) will reach 1.182 million tons, accounting for 58.6% of Brazil's total exports; the export volume will be US$5.1 billion, accounting for all of Brazil 60.7% of exports. Other major importers of Brazilian beef in 2020 also include Egypt (127,953 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 23%), Chile (90,403 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 18.2%), the United States (59,444 tons, a year-on-year increase of 53.8%), Russia (5.8849 10,000 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 15.4%), Saudi Arabia (41,067 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 4.4%), the UAE (40,860 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 44.2%), and the Philippines (30,673 tons, a year-on-year increase of 13.4%). Abrafrigo predicts that as the global economy improves, Brazil’s beef exports in 2021 are expected to increase by 4%. China will still import large quantities of Brazilian beef, and imports from the European Union, Arab countries and some emerging markets will increase. 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

Russia proposes that the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union establish unified procedures for planting and circulation of genetically modified biological seeds and crops

The official website of the Russian Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision Bureau reported on January 12: The Bureau proposes that the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union uniformly establish procedures for the cultivation and circulation of genetically modified biological seeds and crops. According to the website, the Eurasian Economic Union has not yet established general management requirements for the cultivation and circulation of genetically modified organism seeds and plants among member states, which has resulted in the free circulation of genetically modified organism seeds not only in the member states of the Union, but also in Russia. The Russian side has repeatedly proposed to the Eurasian Economic Commission to change the plan for the cultivation and circulation of genetically modified organisms, but no substantive response has been received. Since 2016, Russia has officially banned the cultivation and import of genetically modified crops. However, the Russian Veterinary Plant Bureau detected genetically modified organisms in rapeseed and soybeans in 2020, and the General Administration of Customs of China also notified the import of genetically modified crops in 2020. Genetically modified organisms have been detected in rapeseed oil and soybean oil, rapeseed meal and rapeseed oil in Kazakhstan. According to analysis, Russia’s genetically modified biological products are most likely to be produced using seeds illegally imported from the Eurasian Economic Union countries. As of 2020, 90% of Russia's imported seeds will come from Belarus. On December 30, 2020, the Russian Bureau of Veterinary Plants proposed to the Economic Commission for Europe to revise the "Eurasian Economic Union Treaty" and the "Agricultural Crops Seed Circulation Agreement within the Eurasian Economic Union". In addition, Russia also believes that it is necessary to amend relevant technical regulations to prohibit the cultivation of genetically modified crops within the Eurasian Economic Union. 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