26 2020-11

Avian influenza overview-update on 19 November 2020, EU/EEA and the UK

  Since 16 October 2020, outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) viruses have been reported in several EU/EEA countries –Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Sweden as well as in the United Kingdom. As of 19 November, 12pm, 302 HPAI A (H5) detections have been reported, with the majority of the detections referring to wild birds (n=281), and a few related to outbreaks in poultry (n=18) and captive birds (n=3). Most of the detections in wild birds were in wild water birds, being barnacle goose the most affected species (n=110), followed by greylag goose (n=47), Eurasian wigeon (n=32), mallard (n=14), and common buzzard (n=13).Three HPAI virus subtypes were identified, A (H5N8), A (H5N5) and A (H5N1), with A (H5N8) being the most reported subtype (n=284). Phylogenetic analysis indicated that the viruses evolved from a single progenitor virus that went through multiple reassortment events. based on the ongoing autumn migration of wild water birds to their wintering areas in Europe, there is a continued risk of further introduction of HPAI A (H5) viruses into Europe. Furthermore, given the expected movements of both migratory, and resident wild birds in Europe during winter, there is a high risk of further spread of HPAI A (H5) viruses within Europe. No genetic markers indicating adaptation to mammals have been identified in the viruses analysed so far, and no human infection due to avian influenza viruses detected in the recent outbreaks has been reported. For that reason, the risk to the general population remains very low. However, following the precautionary principle, people should avoid touching sick or dead birds unprotected to minimise any potential risk. 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

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26 2020-11

United States Standards for Lentils

  On September 29, 2020, AMS published a notice seeking comment on a proposal to amend the U.S. Standards for Lentils as well as the Pea and Lentil Inspection Handbook. The proposal would revise the special grade “Green,” as it pertains to the class “Lentils,” by revising the definition to state, “Clear seeded (green) lentils possessing a natural, uniformly green color,” and must contain less than 0.5 percent mottled lentils in the appropriate portion size. The original 30-day comment period provided in the proposed rule closed on October 29, 2020. A stakeholder submitted a comment requesting an extension of the comment period. The Agricultural Marketing Service is reopening the public comment period for an additional 30 days to ensure that interested persons have sufficient time to review and comment on the notice for comment. The comment period is reopened for 30 days from the date of publication of this notice, which is from November 23 to December 23. 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

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25 2020-11

EU issues uniform rules for monitoring and reporting of antimicrobial resistance

  2020 November 19, according to the Official Journal of the European Union Message, November 17, the European Commission issued (EU) No. 2020/1729 regulations , issued "during the 2021-2027 monitoring and reporting of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) of the Uniform Rules" including zoonotic bacteria and general bacteria, monitoring objects involved broilers , laying hens , new fresh meat and other products, the rules for sampling, the sampling frequency, number of samples, antimicrobial susceptibility testing and analysis methods were provisions, while clearly the sampling frequency of imported fresh meat that needs to be tested by AMR , the test result report format, etc. This decision will be implemented on January 1, 2021, and the Commission’s Executive Decision 2013/652/EU will be repealed at the same time. 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

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25 2020-11

South Korean small food companies can postpone HACCP certification for one year

  On November 24, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of South Korea issued a message stating that starting from December this year, small food companies can postpone HACCP certification for one year. This measure is based on the deliberations and opinions of the Active Administrative Support Committee of the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety to help small food companies that are facing business difficulties such as reduced sales due to the prolonged new crown epidemic overcome the crisis and obtain HACCP under stable conditions. Certification, the mandatory application period of HACCP is extended by 1 year. This HACCP certification extension is targeted for food production and processing companies that have registered and operated and produced eight kinds of food, including children’s favorite foods, before December 1 this year. The HACCP certification will be postponed for one year. Compulsory certification target food: ①biscuits, confectionery, ②bread, cakes, ③chocolate, ④fish sausage, ⑤beverage (excluding coffee, tea), ⑥instant food, ⑦noodle, fried noodle , ⑧Special purpose food. Extension time: December 1, 2020 to December 1, 2021 (1 year). However, when a manufacturing and processing enterprise registers for business after December 1, it must obtain HACCP certification in advance. 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

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25 2020-11

The Kyrgyz government announced a temporary ban on the export of certain agricultural products

  According to a report on the government website of Kyrgyzstan’s gov.kg on November 20, in order to deal with the impact of the new crown epidemic , prevent serious shortages of goods and ensure food security , the Kyrgyz government decided to temporarily ban Kyrgyzstan’s live cattle, live sheep and live poultry from November 19 , wheat , barley , rice , wheat flour , vegetable oil , eggs , sugar , contain iodized salt , a total of 14 kinds of agricultural products to countries outside the Eurasian economic Union exports . This ban does not apply to re-export and humanitarian goods, and the ban is valid for six months. 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

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25 2020-11

Norway revises regulations on fortification of nutrients in food

On November 19, 2020, the Norwegian Government Gazette website issued Announcement No. 2020-1602, amending the regulations on nutrient fortification in food. Some of the contents of this revision are: 1. In the list of minerals and vitamins that are allowed to be fortified in various foods, add the food categories "soy, oats, almonds, rice protein beverages (including seasoning products)" and "soy, oats, almonds, rice protein fermented dairy products (can be Flavored, non-dairy beverages” were revised to “plant protein beverages (including flavoring products)” and “plant protein fermented dairy products (favorable, dairy-free beverages)”; 2. In the list of other substances that are allowed to be added to various foods, L-phenylalanine is added to the substances allowed to be added to "electrolyte drinks containing carbohydrates, proteins and/or fats", and the maximum addition amount is 25mg/100ml. The announcement takes 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

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