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China proposes to revise the quarantine certificate for fish and seafood exported from Russia to China due to COVID-19

According to Sputnik News on 7 December, the Russian Consumer Rights Protection Agency announced that China has proposed to add information to the animal inspection and quarantine certificates of fish and seafood exported to China on the status of manufacturers’ compliance with various epidemic prevention measures under the COVID-19. On December 4, the Russian Consumer Rights Protection Agency discussed the export of fish and seafood to China with representatives of the General Administration of Customs of China. The announcement stated: "The Chinese side earlier proposed to amend the animal inspection and quarantine certificate for fish and seafood exported from Russia to China. The Russian Consumer Rights Protection Agency studied the draft document and pointed out that the amendment proposed by the General Administration of Customs of China to add to the certificate information on the compliance of various epidemic prevention measures by the manufacturer under COVID-19, which is subject to discussion." The Russian representative proposed to add the above information to the appendix of the animal inspection and quarantine certificate. The Russian Consumer Protection Agency also stated that if China adds customs inspection procedures for ships, crews and products when importing Russian products, the time for unloading ships will be significantly extended. The announcement pointed out: "The Russian side emphasized that these measures will have a negative impact on the company's operations and will break the company's fishing plan. Russia requests the General Administration of Customs of China to speed up the inspection process of ships and related products at the port." 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 revises management requirements for traditional foods from third countries

On December 8, the European Commission issued a regulation (EU) 2020/1824, amend the Regulations (EU) 2017/2468, according to the European Parliament and of the Council Implementing Regulations (EU) 2015/2283 "dry off new food materials of rules "specifies from third countries of traditional food of management demands to a third country to submit information should be submitted for authorization of traditional products, the effectiveness of the program of the European Commission to verify the notification of the European Commission to verify the validity of the application procedures. The regulation will come into effect on the 20th day after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and shall be implemented from March 27, 2021. 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

South Korea relaxes relevant regulations such as sanitary inspections for aquatic products exporting companies that have difficulty operating during the new crown epidemic

On December 8, according to Korean media reports, South Korea amended the "Agricultural and Fishery Products Quality Management Act Implementation Order", the main contents of which are as follows: When the spread of infectious diseases such as the new crown pneumonia or natural disasters is inevitable, the sanitary inspection cycle of registered production and processing facilities (ships) for exporting aquatic products will be adjusted to avoid problems such as export interruption. In addition, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of South Korea will also improve the administrative penalties for sanitary inspection results of aquatic products production and processing facilities, and will not impose administrative penalties on minor violations such as the absence of hand soap, but instead order operators to make improvements to the point where corrective measures can be taken The extent of this so that measures can be taken quickly. However, if there are more than 3 minor violations, the same administrative penalties will be imposed as before the revision of the regulations. 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

New Zealand revises import conditions for Australian fresh melons

On December 8, the Australian Department of Agriculture issued a notification No. 2020-71, Australia, New Zealand modify the pumpkin and watermelon’s import conditions. The National Plant Protection Organization of New Zealand, the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) has proposed to modify the import Hygiene Standards (IHS) to allow imports from Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV) pest-free areas (PFPP) Pumpkin and watermelon. From November 19, 2020, fresh pumpkins and watermelons can be exported to New Zealand if they are produced from the cucumber green mottle mosaic virus pest-free area. Currently, only Victoria and New South Wales have New Zealand approved systems for managing PFPP. Therefore, only farms in these states can be exported. New Zealand’s MPI suggested that it will continue to suspend imports of fresh melons from Queensland. 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

Thailand bans the sale of alcoholic beverages on the online shopping system

Office of the Alcohol Control Committee of the Thai Disease Control Agency on December 4th: Director Niphon said that the Thai Prime Minister’s Office has issued an announcement prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages on the online shopping system, aimed at preventing young people from drinking and reducing the risk of alcohol consumption. Daily life affected. The main content of the announcement is as follows: 1. It is forbidden to directly sell alcoholic beverages to consumers through online shopping systems, any online shopping channels or electronic communication; 2. Electronic payment in physical stores, restaurants or other places when purchasing alcoholic beverages, this announcement is not implemented. 3. The announcement will take effect on December 7, 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

GACC | Requirements for Inspection and Quarantine of Flour Imported from Mongolia

On December 8, the General Administration of Customs issued a notice on the inspection and quarantine requirements of imported Mongolian flour, allowing the import of Mongolian flour produced since the date of this notice and meeting the inspection and quarantine requirements. For more details: http://www.customs.gov.cn/customs/302249/2480148/3442707/index.html 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

MARA&GACC Announcement on Preventing the Introduction of Highly pathogenic Avian Influenza into China from Belgium

On December 8, the General Administration of Customs and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs issued a notice to prevent the introduction of Belgium's highly pathogenic avian influenza into China, the main content of which includes the prohibition of direct or indirect import of poultry and related products from Belgium; It is prohibited to send or bring into Belgium poultry and poultry products from Belgium. once found, they will be returned or destroyed. This announcement shall come into effect as of the date of promulgation. For more details: http://www.customs.gov.cn/customs/302249/2480148/3444001/index.html 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 | Warning notification on the prevention of the introduction of highly pathogenic avian influenza from France

On December 7, the General Administration of Customs issued a warning notification to prevent the introduction of highly pathogenic avian influenza from France, involving products for poultry and related products, banning the direct or indirect import of poultry and related products from France; It is forbidden to send or bring poultry and related products from France. once found, they will be returned or destroyed. This notification will remain in effect until adjustments are made. For more details: http://dzs.customs.gov.cn/dzs/2746776/3441347/index.html 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 opens up new markets for aquatic product exports and relaxes precision inspections for exports

On 9 December, according to Korean media reports, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of South Korea, in order to assist aquatic product export enterprises, plans to use the National Aquatic Product Quality Management Institute of South Korea as the center to develop new export markets such as Vietnam. The precision inspection to be carried out is replaced by the test results of the export farm. If the export schedule is changed, the quarantine certificate can be issued in batches within 15 days. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of South Korea stated: "Helping the Korean aquaculture industry that is facing difficulties to expand exports will play a leading role while stimulating domestic demand to overcome the crisis. Through various policies, it will do its best to complete the export target of aquatic products by the end of the year and mobilize. All policy forces contribute to the country’s economic recovery." 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 newly grants 3 Chinese aquatic products production enterprises to export products to Russia

  On December 2, 2020, the Russian Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision Agency issued the instruction FS-KC-7/33475 on its website. Since the date of issuance, three new aquatic product manufacturers in China will be allowed to export their products to Russia. The details are as follows: Release date Company code and name New product type 2020-12-2 5100/02004, Chengdu Customs Food Co., Ltd. Canned fish, caviar and its substitutes, etc. 2020-12-2 3600/02034, Jiangxi Huchen Ecological Technology Co., Ltd. Canned fish, caviar and its substitutes, etc. 2020-12-3 3600/02033, Jiangxi Wancunquan Food Co., Ltd. Canned fish, caviar and its substitutes, 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