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Australia and New Zealand seeks opinions on a β-amylase as a processing aid

  Foodmate News: 2020 October 27, Australia New Zealand Food Standards Agency (FSANZ) issued a notification No. 139-20, which number A1204 application that, as a β- amylase (Beta-amylase) as a processing aid were to seek the views . According to reports, the β-amylase is a biological material isolated from edible plant soybeans and used in starch processing and maltose syrup production. The deadline for comments is 6pm (Canberra time) on December 8, 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

South Korea strengthens safety management of imported food (raw materials) in the pickled kimchi season in 2020

  Foodmate News: On October 27, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of South Korea announced to strengthen the customs clearance inspection of imported food (raw materials) for the pickled kimchi season in 2020. The inspection objects and inspection items are shown in the following table: Inspection object Check item Classification Product Name Agricultural products (7 types) Chinese cabbage, radish, garlic, onion, ginger, green onion, pepper Pesticides (473 species checked randomly) Heavy metals (lead, cadmium) Total aflatoxin (only dried peppers) Aquatic products (1 type) Shrimp (salted) Lead, cadmium Manufactured food (8 types) Pickled cabbage Escherichia coli, preservatives, tar pigment, sulfur dioxide Seafood sauce, seasoned seafood sauce Total nitrogen, preservatives, coliforms, sodium cyclamate Chili powder Total aflatoxin, ochratoxin A, metallic foreign body, Escherichia coli, mold count Tianri Salt Insoluble matter, ferrocyanide, lead, cadmium Natural spices (Mashed garlic) Number of bacteria (frozen products), Escherichia coli, metallic foreign matter, chlorine dioxide Kimchi filling Tar color, preservative, cyclamate Inspection time: 2020.11.2.~2020.11.10. Inspection Method: —Agricultural and fishery products (1 time for each export company and each packaging site) —Processed food (more than once for each production company and each product name) 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

Bayer's Delaro Complete fungicide granted U.S. federal approval

  The U.S. Crop Protection Product Management team announces that Delaro® Complete fungicide was recently granted federal approval. This marks a key milestone for Bayer to offer growers best-in-class disease control, higher yields and improved plant health. Delaro Complete (Prothioconazole, Trifloxystrobin) is a three “mode of action” product, providing consistent activity for all major corn and soybean diseases under many different environmental conditions. This is Bayer’s first fungicide to offer three modes of action in the U.S., giving Bayer the most recent, best-in-class entrant in the premium fungicide space. Annually, fungicides are applied to roughly 34 million corn and soybean acres to treat a wide variety of diseases and improve plant health. Over time, some plant diseases have become resistant to certain chemistry classes. Additionally, erratic weather patterns can create field conditions that are a breeding ground for yield reducing plant diseases like Gray Leaf Spot, Northern Corn Leaf Blight in corn, and White Mold, and Frogeye Leaf Spot in soybeans. Growers demand fungicide brands that deliver consistent disease control and improved plant health, resulting in increased yields. The unique chemistry combination of Delaro Complete reliably boosts photosynthesis and increases grain fill, and corn and soybean trials using the product consistently saw an increase in yields versus its predecessors. Healthy corn and soybean plants are better equipped to resist plant diseases and grow stronger corn stalks and broader soybean canopies, allowing plants to withstand environmental pressures for robust growth and yield preservation. “Delaro Complete is an excellent addition to Bayer’s robust crop protection portfolio,” said Ray Lello, Corn and Soybean Fungicide Product Manager. “From start to finish, gaining approvals has been an unbelievably collaborative effort, and we are tremendously excited to bring this product to market for the 2021 growing season.” Over the coming weeks, the launch team will continue working to establish approvals state-by-state. Teams are hard at work finalizing launch plans and intend to share more this fall. 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

Japan adds two Chinese companies as inspection targets for food cyclamate orders

  Foodmate News: On October 23, 2020, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan issued Notice No. 1023 No. 1 of Medicine, Health and Food Transportation, which addedtwo Chinese companies asthe inspection targets offood cyclamate orders. Cyclamate was detected during independent inspections of Chinese food. Therefore, two Chinese companies (CHonGQING FANSHUN FOOD CO.,LTD. and JILIN XIANGYU AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS CO.,LTD) are the order inspection objects 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

South Korea conducts centralized sampling of agricultural and fishery products sold online

  Foodmate News: On October 26, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued a message saying: From October 26th to October 30th, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety will work with 17 metropolitan cities and provinces to conduct online sales Agricultural and aquatic products are subject to centralized sampling. The objects of this inspection are agricultural products that are sold in more than 20 large-scale Internet shopping malls frequently used by consumers, including: ▲Agricultural products labeled "organic farming" and "no pesticides" ▲Agricultural products labeled "organic food", "antibiotic free", and "quality certification" Aquatic products ▲300 products such as aquatic products that consumers often buy. The products will be inspected for residual pesticides, heavy metals, veterinary drugs, food additives, etc., including the safety of agricultural and fishery products, and whether the inspection results meet certification standards. 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

BASF‘s Teraxxa F4 and Cimegra (Broflanilide) registered in Canada

  BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions (BASF) Monday received registration for Broflanilide, its newest active ingredient (AI) from Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). Broflanilide, the first IRAC Group 30 available in Canada, is a powerful insecticide in two new unique products: Teraxxa® F4 insecticide and fungicide for cereals and Cimegra® insecticide for potatoes and corn. Both products will be available to Canadian growers for the 2021 season. Featuring a new mode of action, Broflanilide targets all wireworm larval stages which helps suppress and control potential seasonal recovery of wireworm populations. While prior solutions intoxicated wireworms, leaving a potential for their recovery, Broflanilide binds to the wireworm’s central nervous system causing hyperactivity of nerves and muscles, which ultimately eliminates the pest altogether. This offers growers a new, unparalleled opportunity to protect their crop from a notoriously tough-to-control pest. Teraxxa F4 Teraxxa F4 insecticide and fungicide seed treatment is a powerful new tool for cereal growers, especially those in Alberta and Saskatchewan, who have battled significant crop damage and loss due to wireworms in recent years. The solution includes four fungicide active ingredients in a convenient pre-mix for broad spectrum protection against seed and soil borne diseases and ease of application both on and off the farm. “Growers have struggled with wireworms in cereals for years, with available products deterring, rather than eliminating wireworms,” said Chris Hewitt, Seed Treatment and Inoculant Marketing Lead at BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions. “BASF invests significantly in research and development that helps growers to manage tough agronomic challenges and Teraxxa F4 is the first of many cereal innovations to come. We’re proud to offer growers the new standard for wireworm control in cereals.” Cimegra insecticide Cimegra insecticide provides control of prevalent and difficult to control chewing insects in potatoes and corn, including wireworm, for in-season management and reduction of resident populations. “Cimegra insecticide has demonstrated great performance and can be easily incorporated into an integrated pest management strategy. It offers a unique mode of action that delivers lasting efficacy with no known resistance, making it an excellent new tool for the management of wireworms” said Allison Friesen, Technical Market Specialist, Insecticides and Seed Treatment, BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions. 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

3 New Russian Dairy Companies Approved to Export to China

  Foodmate News: The Russian Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision Bureau reported on October 23: The General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China has expanded the list of Russian dairy export enterprises to China on the basis that relevant Russian products meet Chinese requirements and regulations. 3 Russian milk powder manufacturers and 1 ice cream manufacturer were allowed to export to China. At present, the number of Russian dairy product manufacturers approved to export to China has reached 40, including 6 milk powder manufacturers, and another 50 ice cream manufacturers can provide products related to China. The above-mentioned list of approved export enterprises to China can be found on the official website of the Russian Federation Veterinary Plant Administration. 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

Ecuadorian shrimp exported to China recover faster than expected

  From Intrafish October 22 news, September Ecuadorian shrimp on Chinese exports last month rose 66 percent, reaching 47.6 million lbs, which, because of coronavirus virus business recovery speed pandemic and losses will be better than expected, is still in Ecuador Efforts to regain its largest market so far. Jose Anto, President of the National Aquaculture Chamber of Commerce, the trade organization of Ecuadorian shrimp producersNio Camposano said that with the increase in Chinese demand, Ecuador is responding. Exports have changed and exporters still need to be extra careful. Since July this year, due to the discovery of the new crown virus in the outer packaging, the export of Ecuadorian shrimp to China has fallen sharply. Ecuadorian exporters are worried that it may take several years for the recovery of exports to China. Previously, more and more Ecuadorian shrimp producers emptied their fish ponds when export orders dried up and prices fell to the bottom. Now export growth is good news. Ecuadorian shrimp producers insist that any discovery of new coronary pneumonia must come from contact with the outside world, because they will reach their final destination after a long chain of custody. In mid-August, China lifted the import ban on Ecuador’s largest shrimp exporters, Empadora del Pacifico, Santa Priscila and Empacreci, which together accounted for 27% of Ecuador’s shrimp exports to China. The dialogue between Chinese and Ecuadorian officials prompted the two countries to sign a protocol in August this year aimed at alleviating the problem of shrimp imports from Ecuador. Shrimp exports from Ecuador totaled 119 million pounds in September, an increase of 6% year-on-year. 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

AU | Notice of Mandatory offshore methyl bromide fumigation for imported fresh leaves and root vegetables from Fiji

  Due to unacceptably high pest interceptions, the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) will require mandatory pre- shipment methyl bromide fumigation, from 18 January 2021, for the following fresh produce from Fiji: • Drumstick leaves, Betel leaves, Taro leaves, Cassava leaves, Bael leaves, Rosella leaves • Taro • Cassava tubers • Swede turnip or turnip • Yam Produce listed above, arriving into Australian Territory from 18 January 2021, will require evidence on accompanying phytosanitary certificate that verifies the goods have been fumigated using an approved schedule. Goods arriving without the appropriate pre-shipment fumigation and phytosanitary declarations will be offered export or disposal. 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 | Adjust the Catalogue of Measuring Instruments subject to Compulsory administration

On October 26, the State Administration for Market Regulation issued a notice on adjusting the catalogue of measuring instruments subject to compulsory control, The main content includes: For measuring instruments listed in the Catalogue and supervised by "type approval" and "type approval and compulsory verification", type approval or type approval of imported measuring instruments shall be obtained, Type approval for other measuring instruments or type approval for imported measuring instruments is no longer required. As of the date of this announcement, the Notice of the State Administration for Market Regulation on the Catalogue of Measuring Instruments subject to Compulsory Administration (No. 48 of 2019) shall be repealed, the relevant documents of the fourth annulment shall remain annulled, etc.         10月26日，国家市场监督管理总局发布调整实施强制管理的计量器具目录的公告，主要内容包括自本公告发布之日起，列入《目录》且监管方式为“型式批准”和“型式批准、强制检定”的计量器具应办理型式批准或者进口计量器具型式批准；其他计量器具不再办理型式批准或者进口计量器具型式批准。自本公告发布之日起，《市场监管总局关于发布实施强制管理的计量器具目录的公告》（2019年第48号）废止，其中第四项废止的相关文件依然废止等。 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