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South Korea releases major food safety policies change in 2021

On January 4, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued the "Main Food Policy Change in 2021." Among them, the promotion schedule and main contents of major safety policies related to food and imported food are shown in the following table:  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

Tax cut! Tariffs on these imported fruits will be lowered from January 1st

Recently, import tariffs ushered in a new round of adjustments. The Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council issued a notice on the adjustment plan for the temporary import tariff rate in 2021. In 2021, the most-favored-nation tax rate, agreement tax rate and temporary tax rate of some imported goods will be adjusted. Starting from January 1, 2021, the import tariffs of some commodities will be adjusted. Among them, the tariffs on imported fruits are further reduced, and countries such as Chile, Peru, and New Zealand still implement zero tariffs. Korea grape tariff cut Among them, the more concerned South Korean grape tariff has been reduced from 5.2% in 2020 to 3.9% in 2021. According to customs data, China imported about 224,000 kilograms of Korean grapes in 2019, and the import volume through November in 2020 reached 250,000 kilograms. There are three main grape varieties exported from South Korea: Shine Muscat (also known as Shine Muscat), Kyoho and Campbell Early. Among them, Shine Muscat accounts for 90% of South Korea’s entire table grape exports. Above, this variety has been exported to China since September 2017. Australian citrus tariffs are lowered, and other fruits are zero tariffs Due to the tension between China and Australia this year, Australia has been worried that China will change its tariff policy on Australia. But judging from the latest results, China is still lowering tariffs year by year in accordance with the original plan. Tariffs on citrus fruits have been reduced from 3.7%-10% in 2020 to 2.4%-6.7% in 2021, and other Australian fruits are still subject to zero tariffs. From January 1, 2019, all Australian fresh fruits except citrus are exported to China to enjoy zero tariff treatment. The tariff on fresh oranges has also been reduced from the original 4.9% to 3.7% from January 1, 2020. According to the original plan, tariffs on Australian fresh oranges will also be reduced year by year, to 2.4% in 2021, to 1.2% in 2022, and zero tariffs until January 1, 2023. Costa Rican pineapple tariffs dropped to 3.2% From the perspective of global pineapple imports and exports, Costa Rica accounts for almost 50% of the world’s total pineapple exports, while China’s pineapple imports are second only to the United States and the Netherlands, ranking third in the world. The Chinese market’s consumption demand for pineapples is growing at an annual rate of more than 40%. imported pineapples mainly come from Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines and Taiwan. China started importing Costa Rican pineapples in June 2017, which started late. Costa Rican pineapple is famous for its high-quality MD2 golden pineapple, which is relatively well-known in Europe and North America, but it is not common in the Chinese market. MD2 has an average sweetness of 14, tastes sweet and not astringent, with golden flesh and soft waxy. According to customs data, China imported 1.79 million kilograms of Costa Rican pineapples in 2018 and 730,000 kilograms in 2019. (International Fruit and Vegetable Report 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

GACC | Administrative Measures for Customs Administrative Licensing of the People's Republic of China

The General Administration of Customs issued the interpretation of the "Administrative Measures for Customs Administrative Licensing of the People's Republic of China", interpreting the key contents of the customs administrative licensing setting, customs administrative licensing implementation list management, and customs administrative licensing application channels. 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 Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council on Issuing the “Import and Export Tariff of the PRC (2021)”

On December 31, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council issued the "import and Export Tariffs of the People's Republic of China (2021)". This regulation will be implemented on January 1, 2021. Where laws, administrative regulations, etc. provide otherwise for the adjustment of import and export tariff items and tax rates, those provisions shall prevail. For more details: http://gss.mof.gov.cn/gzdt/zhengcefabu/202012/t20201231_3638557.htm  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

GACC | Notice on the Requirements for Inspection and Quarantine of Flour imported from Mongolia

On December 31, the General Administration of Customs released the interpretation of the notice on the Inspection and Quarantine Requirements of imported Mongolian flour, which involves the inspection and quarantine basis, permitted imported products, production facilities requirements, plant quarantine requirements, 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

GACC | Emergency Preventive Measures against an Indian Company

On January 1, 2021, the General Administration of Customs took emergency preventive measures against an Indian company, due to the positive nucleic acid test of COVID-19 in one package sample of a batch of frozen Litopenaeus vannamei imported from India, the national customs suspended the acceptance of Indian aquatic product manufacturer S.S.SEA FOOD. (Registered number: 1352) import declaration for one week from January 1, 2021. Product declaration will resume automatically after expiration.         因从印度进口1批冷冻凡纳滨对虾1个外包装样本中检出新冠病毒核酸阳性，按照海关总署公告2020年第103号的规定，全国海关自即日起暂停接受印度水产品生产企业S.S.SEA FOOD.（注册编号为1352）的进口申报1周，期满后自动恢复。 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

Dietary Guidelines for American Residents (2020-2025) is released, and 4 core guidelines are recommended

Daily diet will have a profound impact on our health. Following a healthy diet can not only meet nutrient requirements and keep the body healthy, but also reduce the risk of nutrition-related chronic diseases. The Dietary Guidelines for American Residents are published every 5 years. At 11 pm Beijing time on December 29, 2020, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued the "Dietary Guidelines for U.S. Residents (2020-2025)", providing information on "what to eat and drink Can meet nutritional needs, promote health, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases". The new guidelines include all types of people throughout the life cycle, and propose four health guidelines for healthy people and people at risk of disease, including encouraging residents to choose food and beverages reasonably and maintaining a healthy diet throughout their lives. Dietary Guidelines for American Residents (2020-2025) has 4 core guidelines recommended. Recommendation 1. A healthy diet should be followed at every stage of life. At each stage of the whole life cycle (infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, pregnancy, lactation and old age), everyone should strive to adopt a healthy diet to improve their health. Early life will also affect food choices and health in adulthood, and following a healthy diet will benefit life. 0-6 months old: Breastfeeding is recommended. It is recommended to continue breastfeeding until 1 year old, and if necessary, breastfeeding time can be extended appropriately. If the baby cannot breastfeed within the first year after birth, the baby can be fed with iron-fortified infant formula. Vitamin D should be supplemented immediately after the baby is born. 6-12 months old: increase the intake of nutritious complementary foods. When babies can eat complementary foods, there is no need to avoid foods that are easy to cause baby allergies. At the same time, pay attention to providing them with foods rich in iron and zinc, especially breast-fed babies. 12 months old-adulthood: Follow a healthy diet pattern throughout the life cycle to meet nutritional needs, achieve a healthy weight, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Recommendation 2. Optimizing and enjoying foods and beverages with high nutrient density, taking into account personal dietary preferences, cultural traditions and costs. Regardless of age, race or current health, a healthy diet can benefit all individuals. At the same time, a healthy diet should be enjoyable and pleasant, not burdensome and stressful. The American culture is diverse and complex. There is no single recipe that can meet the needs of all residents. The Dietary Guidelines provides residents with a framework for dietary patterns and provides recommendations by food groups and subgroups (rather than specific foods and beverages) , Which aims to customize healthy diet patterns according to personal needs, preferences, budgets and cultural traditions. This approach ensures that people can choose healthy foods, beverages, meals and snacks according to their needs and preferences, so that they "make the decision by themselves" and enjoy healthy meals. Recommendation 3. Special attention should be paid to foods and beverages with high nutrient density to meet the needs of the food group and suitable energy limits. The dietary guidelines must first ensure that food intake, especially high-nutrient density foods and beverages, meet nutritional needs. Foods with high nutrient density provide vitamins, minerals and other health-promoting ingredients, with little or no added sugars, saturated fatty acids and sodium. A healthy diet includes high-nutrient-density foods and beverages in each food group to reach the nutrient reference intake while ensuring that the total energy intake is appropriate. The core elements of a healthy diet include: Various types of vegetables: dark green, red and orange vegetables, legumes including soybeans and mixed beans, starchy vegetables and other vegetables. Fruit: Especially whole fruit. Cereals: At least half are whole grains. Dairy products: skimmed or low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese, and/or lactose-free versions, fortified soy beverages as substitutes. Foods rich in protein: lean meat, poultry and eggs, seafood, beans (soybeans and mixed beans), nuts, seeds and soy products. Oil: Vegetable oil and oil in food, such as seafood and nuts. Recommendation 4. Reduce added sugar, saturated fatty acid and high sodium content foods and beverages, and limit alcoholic beverages. Small amounts of added sugars, saturated fatty acids or sodium are allowed to meet the intake of multiple food categories, but foods and beverages with high content of these ingredients should be restricted. Added sugar: Energy accounts for less than 10% of the total energy. Children under 2 years of age should avoid added sugar. Saturated fatty acids: For people aged 2 years and above, the energy supply of saturated fat should be less than 10% of the total daily energy. Sodium: Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) is adopted, and the intake of children aged 1-3 shall not exceed 1200 mg/day; the intake of children aged 4-8 shall not exceed 1500 mg/day; 9- The intake of 13-year-old children should not exceed 1800 mg/day; the intake of other age groups should not exceed 2300 mg/day. Alcoholic beverages: It is recommended that adults 21 years of age and older limit their drinking. Men’s daily intake should be limited to 2 cups or less, and women’s daily intake should be 1 cup or less (1 cup of alcoholic beverage equivalent is defined as containing 14 grams of alcohol); Avoid binge drinking (within 2 hours, drinking 5 or more glasses of alcohol for men and 4 or more drinks for women is considered binge drinking); for those who do not drink, it is not recommended to start drinking; those who are pregnant or may be pregnant and those who are under the legal drinking age No alcohol should be consumed. 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's United Confectionery's exports to China increase by 20% under the new crown epidemic in 2020

Russian Satellite News Agency, Moscow, December 31. The representative of Russia's United Confectionery Co., Ltd. said in an interview with Satellite News Agency that despite the impact of the new crown virus pandemic, exports to China will increase by 20% in 2020. Russia United Confectionery Co., Ltd. is the largest confectionery company in Eastern Europe, uniting 19 Russian factories, including large-scale Moscow companies "Red October", "Babaevsky" Confectionery Confectionery Consortium, and "Rot-Front" factories. A company representative said: "This year, United Confectionery's exports to China have increased by 20%. This year we have prepared 10 new products under the'Alenka' brand. The first batch of products already in stores in China will help improve consumers. interest of." According to the representative, due to safety and anti-epidemic measures, the delivery time of products when imported into China has increased significantly because the containers must be sanitized and disinfected. He pointed out that in 2021 the company plans to expand the variety and supply of goods. According to data from the Association of Russian Confectionery Enterprises (ASKOND), from October 2019 to September 2020, Russia’s exports of sugar products to China were 64,400 tons (from October 2018 to September 2019, 70,000 tons). Most of the export products are chocolate products (68%). The decrease in Russian exports to China is due to the restrictions on the new crown epidemic. Dmitry Krasnov, head of the Agricultural Export Development Center of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, previously pointed out that Russia remains the number one supplier of chocolate products to China, and Russia’s total candy exports to China will reach 170 million in 2020. U.S. dollars, an increase of 20% over last year, Russian candy exports to China will reach 79,000 tons, and in 2019 it will be 67,800 tons. 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 State Administration for Market Regulation has deployed actions to improve the quality and safety of dairy products

The State Administration for Market Regulation has deployed actions to improve the quality and safety of dairy products Recently, the State Administration for Market Regulation printed and distributed the Action Plan for Improving the Quality and Safety of Dairy Products, deploying local market supervision departments to further strengthen the supervision of dairy products quality and safety, urging enterprises to implement the main responsibility for food safety, and promoting the high-quality development of dairy products industry. 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

CFE | Release Approval Document (Decision) for Special Food（updated on Dec. 31, 2020）

On December 31, the Center of Food evaluation of State Administration for Market Regulation updated the list of information to be received for approval documents of formula foods for special medical purposes, infant formula milk powder and health food and the notice of evaluation opinions, in which the names of products involved Chaoqinengen older infant formula.         近期，国家市场监督管理总局食品审评中心更新特殊医学用途配方食品、婴幼儿配方乳粉、保健食品批件待领取信息及审评意见通知书清单，其中涉及产品名称包括超启能恩®较大婴儿配方奶粉（6—12月龄，2段）、童享婴儿配方奶粉（0—6月龄，1段）、菁挚婴儿配方奶粉（0—6月龄，1段）、蓝臻较大婴儿配方奶粉（6—12月龄，2段）、臻朗婴儿配方奶粉（0—6月龄，1段）、泰复能短肽固体饮料特殊医学用途蛋白质组件配方食品等。 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