Global Food

Japan adds 1 Chinese company as the subject of order inspection of food cyclamate

  On October 29, 2020, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare of Japan issued Notice No. 1 of No. 1029, which added a Chinese company as the subject of order inspection of food cyclamate. Cyclamate was detected during independent inspections of Chinese food. Therefore, a Chinese company (BEIJING GUANGDA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD) has been added as the subject of order inspection of food cyclamate. 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 lifts automatic detention of pea protein exports to China

  On October 30, 2020, the US FDA website updated its import warning measures (import alert), among which, the automatic detention of related products of a company in China has been lifted. The details are as follows: Warning number Release date Area Company Name Product name Unqualified items 99-29 2020-10-30 Luohe, Henan DuPont Shineway Luohe Food Company Limited Pea protein Melamine 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 develops a voluntary identification system for agents of food companies in the US

  On October 16, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a voluntary identification system (VIS) guide for food business registration in the United States. The purpose is to use the VIS guide and the food business registration database to promote and speed up US Attorney authentication process flow, the guidelines from the date of promulgation. According to the guidelines, food companies engaged in food production, processing, packaging, and preservation in the United States and abroad should register with the FDA, and registered foreign food companies should have a US agent to facilitate communication with the FDA. The FDA will provide the US agent with the corporate identification number, and foreign food companies should provide the US agent's identification number when registering. 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 releases results of sampling of children's favorite foods around schools

  On October 30, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of South Korea issued a report saying: From January to September this year, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety and local government jointly conducted a review of 156,940 children's favorite foods around schools and tutorial classes. The cooking and sales companies conducted random inspections and investigated and dealt with 14 unqualified companies. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of Korea imposed fines and other penalties on them in accordance with the Food Sanitation Law. The main violations include: display and storage of expired products (6 companies); the sterilizer in the chef did not start, etc., violation of facility standards (3 companies); mixed foreign objects (2 companies); not wearing sanitary caps and other poor hygiene (2 companies); practitioners did not undergo a physical examination (1 company). 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's export of leeks containing pesticide residues was notified

According to EU Rapid alert System of Food and Feed (RASFF) messages, 28 October 2020, Belgium notified through the RASFF from Thailand chives failed. The specific notification content is as follows: Notification time Notifying country Notification product Numbering Reason for notification Sales status/action Notification type 2020-10-28 Belgium Chives 2020.4598 Cypermethrin (3.7mg/kg); Lufenuron (0.15mg/kg) only for distribution in the notified country/-- Attention information bulletin Foodmate reminds all export companies to strictly follow the requirements of the exporting country to export their products, check the pesticide residues in the products, and avoid export risks. 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

Kyrgyz Republic issues draft amendments to phytosanitary requirements

  On October 21, 2020, the Kyrgyz Republic notified the WTO of the draft amendment to the phytosanitary requirements (G/SPS/N/KGZ/16). The draft stipulates that the tomato brown ruffled fruit virus (ToBRFV), Pepino mosaic virus (PepMV), tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV), and the Eurasian Economic Union’s customs border and union Relevant regulations on domestic quarantine products and general plant quarantine requirements. For details, see: http://spsims.wto.org/en/RegularNotifications/View/168158?FromAllNotifications=True 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

SAMR | Issue 3 Announcements related to Health Food

  On October 31, State Administration for Market Regulation issued "Technical guidelines from the health food and its raw material safety toxicology test and evaluation technology (2020 edition) ","Technical guidelines for health food safety inspection and evaluation technology of raw material with strain (2020 edition)" "Technical guidelines for physical and chemical and health indicators inspection and evaluation (2020 edition)", this Announcement is comes into effect on the day of promulgation.         10月31日，国家市场监督管理总局发布《保健食品及其原料安全性毒理学检验与评价技术指导原则（2020年版）》、《保健食品原料用菌种安全性检验与评价技术指导原则（2020年版）》、《保健食品理化及卫生指标检验与评价技术指导原则（2020年版）》，本批《指导原则》自公告之日起施行。 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

Chinese Haidilao spicy hot pot seasoning is recalled in New Zealand

  Foodmate News: On October 30, 2020, the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) issued a recall announcement stating that Sunson Asian Food Market is recalling specific batches of Haidilao spicy sauce pot seasonings, because the products contain undeclared allergens (gluten). The Chinese ingredient list on the product label declares gluten-containing wheat flour, but the English ingredient list lacks this declaration. The recalled products are as follows: According to the announcement, the country of origin of the recalled products is China. Product name is Haidilao spicy hot pot seasoning and the weight is 220g. The batch numbers are 20200601 and 20200516. The product is sold in ethnic grocery stores throughout the South Island, and the product has not been re- exported. The recall does not affect any other Haidilao brand products. The New Zealand Food Safety Authority requires customers to check the batch number printed on the front of the product package, and recommends that consumers who are allergic to gluten do not consume the above products and can return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. 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 and New Zealand solicit opinions on irradiation technology as a phytosanitary measure for all fresh fruits and vegetables

  Foodmate News: On October 30, 2020, the Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) issued Notice No. 140-20, in which No. A1193 was applied for soliciting opinions on irradiation technology as a phytosanitary measure for all fresh fruits and vegetables. The deadline for comments is 6pm (Canberra time) on December 11, 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

EU releases multi-year (2021-2025) food chain safety control plan

  On October 26, 2020, the Official Journal of the European Union issued (EU) No. 2020/1550 Committee Executive Decision to establish a multi-year control plan for 2021-2025, with the purpose of verifying the applicability of EU agri-food chain legislation. The verification content of the plan includes food and food safety (such as residues in animal-derived food, food-borne zoonotic diseases, contaminants in non-animal-derived food, etc.), animal health, plant health, food quality 10 points for food and animal products imported from a third country. The plan will be implemented by food safety experts from the member countries. The implementation decision will take effect 20 days after the publication of the EU Communiqué. 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