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ANZ | Application A1175 Rapeseed protein isolate as a novel food

FSANZ has assessed an application from DSM Nutritional Products Asia Pacific to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) to permit the use of rapeseed protein isolate as a novel food. Rapeseed protein isolate is intended to be used as a protein source and ingredient in a range of foods. It is intended as a replacement for existing protein sources. The applicant provided typical use levels from 2 to 10% for FSANZ to undertake a more refined risk assessment. The isolate, which is at least 90% protein, also provides desirable functional and sensory properties in food. For more details, please refer to: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/code/applications/Pages/A1175.aspx 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

SWITZERLAND REVISES LIST OF SUBSTANCES FOR FOOD CONTACT INK

In November 2020, Switzerland published RO 2020 4811 (in French, German or Italian) under Official Collection No. 149 of November 24, 2020 to replace its list of substances that are allowed for the manufacture of packaging ink and related requirements for food contact materials and articles (RS 817.023.21, in French, German or Italian). The new positive list, under Appendix 10 to RS 817.023.21 (in French, German or Italian), contains 5,343 substances – 53 more substances than its predecessor.  According to the definitions in the food contact materials and articles legislation, packaging inks are: Mixtures of ink and printed varnishes to be printed on the surface of materials and articles that do not come into direct contact with food. Manufactured from substances such as binders, dyes, pigments, plasticizers, solvents and other additives. Layers of packaging ink which, in their finished state, are thin films or printing varnishes that are dried or hardened on the surface of materials and articles. This new list of substances became effective on December 1, 2020. For more info：https://www.sgs.com/en/news/2020/12/safeguards-18220-switzerland-revises-list-of-substances-for-food-contact-ink 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 issued a draft of some amendments to the "Implementation Order of the Elderly Industry Promotion Act" to expand the scope of food for the elderly

On December 15, according to Korean media reports, the Ministry of Health and Welfare of South Korea issued a draft of some amendments to the "Implementation Order of the Elderly Industry Revitalization Act". The main contents are as follows: In order to implement the system of designating excellent food for the elderly, the range of foods in products for the elderly has been expanded from the existing health functional foods and catering service foods to foods prepared for the elderly (including health functional foods) and catering service foods. 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 import conditions for edible collagen and bee products

On December 11, 2020, the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water Resources and Resources issued a notice to update the import conditions for edible collagen (including collagen casing ) , mainly for composite products containing collagen as a component, requiring the determination of product composite components and meeting the requirements of each component Specific import conditions. On the same day, a notice was issued to update the import conditions of bee products. The update content is as follows: (1) To import composite products containing bee product ingredients, it is required to determine the product's composite ingredients and meet the specific import conditions for each ingredient; (2) The update includes food and cosmetics The import conditions of bee pollen for purposes require gamma-ray irradiation for capsule, flake, powder or granular products; (3) The “y-radiation” expression in the original bee product import conditions requires to be updated to ionizing irradiation or gamma Ray irradiation. The updated content of the above two notices will take effect from the date of publication. 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

Norway revises sanitary certificate requirements for exported poultry products

On December 5, 2020, the Norwegian Food Safety Agency issued a notice on its website announcing the use of a new sanitary certificate for exported poultry products. Due to the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak in Norway in December 2020, Norway is no longer a HPAI-free country, so such claims cannot be made in the export poultry product certificate. The new certificate can only claim that the source animal group of poultry products does not have HPAI, and the exporter should promise to meet this condition and provide relevant information when applying for the export health certificate. The notice is effective from the date of publication. 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

SARS-COV-2 infection outbreak in Canada

According to the World Animal Health Organization (OIE) message, 2020 December 9, Canadian Food Inspection Agency informed that the OIE, Canada occur SARS-COV-2 virus infection epidemic. The outbreak occurred in the Fraser Valley area of ​​British Columbia. It was confirmed on December 8, 2020. The source of the outbreak is suspected of human transmission. Laboratory tests revealed that 15,000 American mink were suspected of being infected, and 200 of them became ill and died. The epidemic is not over yet, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will submit follow-up reports every week. 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 | New import permit requirements for apiaceous vegetable seed species commencing from 30 March 2021

On December 15, 2020, the Australian Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Environment issued the 215-2020 New import permit requirements for apiaceous vegetable seed species commencing. According to the notification, apiaceous seed species (including their synonyms) involved include: Anthriscus cerefolium (chervil), Apium graveolens (celery), Foeniculum vulgare (fennel), Pastinaca sativa (parsnip), Petroselinum crispum (parsley). On 30 March 2021, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) will introduce an import permit requirement for the above apiaceous seed species imported for sowing and human consumption. importers will be able to apply for import permits through BICON from 13 January 2021 to allow early assessment by the department. To ensure that your application is considered in a timely manner, all applications should be lodged by 2 March 2021. Submitting an application early will allow time for the department to consider and make a decision on the application prior to 30 March 2021. For more details, see: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/import/industry-advice/2020/215-2020 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

MOFCOM | Notice on report of Use and Recycling of disposable plastic Products

On December 14, the General Office of the Ministry of Commerce issued a Notice on report of Use and Recycling of disposable plastic products. The main body of the report includes the establishment units of commodity retailing places, e-commerce platform enterprises, take-out enterprises and suppliers of environmental protection alternative products (including individual industrial and commercial households). For moreinfo：http://www.mofcom.gov.cn/article/zwgk/gztz/202012/20201203022655.shtml 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 releases "Drinking Water Quality Process Test Standard" Partial Modification Draft for Solicitation of Comments

On December 10, the Ministry of Environment of South Korea issued Announcement No. 2020-494, which intends to amend part of the "Drinking Water Quality Process Test Standard". The main contents are as follows: 1. Amend the 27 provisions of the "Drinking Water Quality Process Test Standard" and other general provisions. 2. Revise 4 test methods including total E. coli-membrane filtration method. The deadline for soliciting opinions above is until December 21, 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

US releases sampling procedures for raw pork products

8 December 2020, the US Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued "pig meat product sampling program" continuous sampling method based on "raw pork product sampling program" all raw pork samples will analyze salmonella and aerobic bacteria count (AC) Situation. The main contents of the procedure include: purpose, background, enterprise sampling qualification and sampling task allocation, sharing information with factory management, sample selection and qualification standards, raw complete and incomplete pork cuts, minced pork products, and raw pork product sampling procedures Required products, results, data analysis, etc. 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