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South Korea releases draft for comments on some revisions of the Food Additives Code

  On December 4, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued Announcement No. 2020-535, which intends to amend part of the Food Additives Code. The main contents are as follows: 1. Expand the natural source certification scope of food additives. 2. Revise the standards for the use of 4 food additives including ethyl acetate. 3. Establish standards for the use of fungicides for food. 4. Formulate relevant regulations on sterilization and disinfectant for appliances. 5. Modify the test method of 8 food additives including 5'-taste nucleotide disodium, and the production method of fuchsin sulfite reagent. The above comments will be collected until February 3, 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

GACC Interpretation| twenty questions of "two-step declaration"

  In order to further expand the application scope of "two-step declaration", the General Administration of Customs has collected the "two-step declaration" applicable conditions and "two-step declaration" declaration way and other hot issues and summarized them for reference of import and export enterprises. The issues include the applicable conditions for the "two-step declaration", the types of customs declaration forms, the preferential certificate of origin, the time limit for the "two-step declaration" tax payment, etc.         为进一步扩大“两步申报”应用范围，海关总署将改革推广过程中搜集解决的“两步申报”的适用条件、“两步申报”的申报途径等热点问题汇总成集，供广大进出口企业实操参考。 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

National Development and Reform Commission Solicit Evaluation Opinions of Cleaner Production Promotion Law of the People's Republic of China

  On 3 December, the National Development and Reform Commission issued a notice to solicit opinions on the Cleaner Production Promotion Law of the People's Republic of China. The deadline is December 10th, 2020.         12月3日，国家发展和改革委员会发布公开征集《中华人民共和国清洁生产促进法》立法后评估意见建议的通知，截止日期为2020年12月10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 releases draft amendments to the "National Health Promotion Act" and new regulations on alcohol advertisements

  On December 4, according to Korean media reports, the Korean National Assembly passed a draft of some amendments to the National Health Promotion Act on December 2. The main contents are as follows: The newly established regulations prohibit drinking in alcohol-free areas and impose a fine (below 100,000 won) on drunk persons in the alcohol-free areas. Raise the alcohol advertising standards and the compliance of alcohol advertising in the current implementation order to the legislative level, and clearly stipulate that "people who obtain alcohol production licenses or alcohol sales licenses, and alcohol importers" compulsorily comply with the above standards and compliance matter. Anyone who violates the above regulations and fails to fulfill the order for changing the contents of the advertisement or prohibiting the advertisement without a valid reason will be punished with a fixed-term imprisonment of not more than one year or a fine of not more than 10 million won. 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

FAO: Global food price index hit a highest level in November in six-year

  CCTV News: According to data released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations on the 3rd, global food prices rose sharply in November, setting a record high in six years. According to the "Global Food Price Index" compiled by FAO, the index reached 105 points in November, an increase of 3.9% month-on-month and 6.5% year-on-year, reaching the highest level since December 2014. In addition, FAO also predicts that in 2020, global cereal production will reach a record 2.742 billion tons, an increase of 1.3% over the previous year. FAO specifically pointed out that the new crown pneumonia epidemic, natural disasters and intensified regional conflicts are important factors affecting global food security. The organization’s quarterly report "Crop Prospects and Food Situation" published on the 3rd showed that there are still 45 countries in the world that need external food assistance, 34 of which are located in Africa. 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 the fourth largest export destination of EU wine

The EU Statistical Office November 19 news. According to Eurostat data, in 2019 the EU wine (including sparkling wine, port wine and grape juice) Total production of 15.8 billion liters, of which the EU countries exported four billion liters, exports to countries outside the EU 3.1 billion liters. In 2019, the EU exported 250 million liters of wine to China, accounting for 8% of exports. China is the EU’s fourth largest export destination. The top three are the United Kingdom (690 million liters, accounting for 22%) and the United States (650 million liters), Accounting for 21%) and Russia (280 million liters, accounting for 9%). Italy, Spain, France, Portugal, Germany and Hungary are the main wine producers in the EU, accounting for 35%, 27%, 21%, 5%, 4% and 2% of the total output respectively. Italy, France and Spain are also the main EU wine producers. Wine exporting countries account for 34%, 25% and 22% of exports respectively. In 2019, the EU imported 780 million liters of wine, mainly from Chile and South Africa. 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 Has Issued a Partial Revision of the Special Law on the Safety Management of Children's Food and Life

  On December 2, the National Assembly of South Korea passed a partial amendment to the Special Law on The Safety Management of Children's Food and Life, which stipulates that all cities, counties and districts shall set up compulsory food supply management support centers for children, and small-scale children's canteens without nutritionists shall be registered and receive assistance.         据韩媒报道，韩国国会于12月2日通过了《儿童饮食生活安全管理特别法》部分修改草案，规定所有市、郡、区都要强制设立儿童供餐管理支援中心，不设营养师的小规模儿童食堂要强制注册，接受援助。 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 has released an amendment on Labeling and Advertising Law of Food

  On December 2, South Korea's parliament passed a partial amendment on Labeling and Advertising Law of Food, The amendments include: if the product only marks and advertises the mandatory labeling items stipulated by law, it does not belong to the object of self-regulatory review; to formulate the basis for administrative punishment for those who violate the termination marks and advertising orders.         据韩媒报道，韩国国会于12月2日通过了《食品等的标示、广告相关法律》部分修改草案。修改内容包括：若产品只对法律规定的强制标示事项进行标示、广告，则不属于自律审议对象；制定违反终止标示、广告命令者的行政处罚依据。 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 Quantity of Trigger Levels of Agricultural Products imported from New Zealand in 2021

  On December 3, the General Administration of Customs issued "notice on the Quantity of Trigger Levels of Agricultural Products imported from New Zealand in 2021". In 2020, the amount of category I agricultural products imported from New Zealand in China has reached the import trigger level in 2021. Therefore, the agreement tax rate cannot be applied to the import of New Zealand's category I agricultural products in 2021.         12月3日，海关总署发布《关于2021年度自新西兰进口有关农产品触发水平数量的公告》，其中，2020年我国进口的原产于新西兰的第一类农产品已达到2021年度进口触发水平数量，因此2021年度进口新西兰第一类农产品不能适用协定税率等。 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

Russia extends ban on imports of many Australian food products

  On December 1, 2020, the Australian Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Environment issued the MAA 2020-27 notice that Russia will extend the ban on multiple food products in Australia. According to the notification, the Russian food import ban has been extended to December 31, 2021. Australia reminds exporters of products not currently included in the list to exercise caution and keep in touch with importers to assess whether they are allowed to ship to Russia. For more details, please refer to: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/export/controlled-goods/dairy/din/2020-27 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