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US | Revise the Residue Limits of Clofentezine and Diquat

  Foodmate News: According to the US Federal news, 22 October 2020, EPA issued No. 2020-22190 2020-23400 and regulations, amendments to clofentezine and diquat in some foods Residue limit. The US Environmental Protection Agency conducted a risk assessment on its toxicity, dietary exposure, and impact on infants and young children, and finally concluded that the following residue limits are safe. The proposed amendments are as follows: Pesticide Commodity Parts per million (ppm) Tetrafenazine Hops, dried cones 7 Diquat Shelled dried peas and beans (except soybeans), crop subgroup 6C 0.9 It is understood that this regulation will take effect on October 22, 2020, and objections or hearing requests must be submitted before December 21, 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

Singaporean business was fined US$25,000 for illegally imported meat products

  Foodmate News: On October 21, 2020, the Food Authority of Singapore announced that Yong Yew Hin (the sole proprietor of Yong Thor Sat Trading Company)was fined US$25,000for illegally importing meat products. On October 30, 2019, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA) detected an anomaly in the scanned image of a 40-foot container from China at the Pasir Panjang scanning station, and then it was in Upper Aljunied lThe goods were further inspected in the ink warehouse, and 101 boxes of illegally imported meat products were found. The case has been transferred to the Singapore Food Authority (SFA) for follow-up investigation. The SFA investigation found more than 2 tons of meat products, including cured pork ham, duck gizzards, cured chicken, cured duck and various canned sausages. The illegal goods have now been confiscated. The Food Authority of Singapore stated that illegal imports of meat or foods of unknown origin will cause food safety risks. All food imported into Singapore must meet the requirements of the Food Authority and food safety standards. only licensed importers can import food, and each batch of goods must be declared and accompanied by a valid import permit. In addition, meat and its products can only be imported from overseas sources approved by SFA to ensure food safety. Illegal importation of meat products from unauthorized sources can be fined $50,000 or two years in prison. once convicted, they can be fined up to $100,000 or imprisoned for up to three years. 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 inspection of Pyriproxyfen in imported bananas

  Foodmate News: October 21, Korea Food and Drug Safety Department (MFDS) published the news that: The Korea Food and Drug Safety will strengthen banana of import inspection, concrete inspection object and check the following items: Inspection object: bananas from all countries Check item: Pyriproxyfen Inspection method: inspection including the initial precision inspection 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 draft for comments on some revisions of "Specific Essentials of Imported Plant Quarantine Treatment Process"

  Foodmate News: On October 15th, the South Korean Agriculture, Forestry and Livestock Quarantine Headquarters issued Announcement No. 2020-347, which intends to revise part of the "Specific Essentials of imported Plant Quarantine Treatment Process". The main contents are as follows: 1. Specify the distribution standards and methods of on-site quarantine by plant quarantine officers. 2. Simplify the electronic (physical quarantine comprehensive information system) registration of relevant disinfection treatment confirmation results for quarantine varieties in foreign production areas. 3. Improving the treatment methods of the plant quarantine target varieties for bonded transportation. The deadline for the above comments solicitation is until November 3, 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 Issues Partial Amendments to "Regulations on Import and Export Plant Quarantine and Disinfection Treatment"

  Foodmate News: On October 20, the South Korean Agriculture, Forestry and Livestock Quarantine Headquarters issued Announcement No. 2020-50 to amend part of the "Regulations on import and Export Plant Quarantine and Disinfection Treatment ". The main contents are as follows: 1. Newly set low temperature treatment and disinfection standards for public control target plants. 2. Establish specific standards for facilities for dry heat treatment such as seeds. 3. Newly set the application for disinfection treatment standard and review the exemption standard. 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

European Commission approved a new genetically modified soybean

  News from the European Commission's official website on September 28. Today, the European Commission approved a use as food and feed use of genetically modified soybeans (mon87708 xmon89788 x A5547-127). This genetically modified soybean has passed a comprehensive authorization process, and the authorization is valid for 10 years. Any product produced by genetically modified soybeans that will comply with the EU strict labeling and traceability rules. 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 | Food and Drug Administration explains the precautions for purchasing tea beverage products

  Foodmate News: Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration on October 19: The Secretary-General of the Bureau stated that Thailand’s tea beverage is a tea beverage product made from Ceylon tea, with substances that regulate aroma and color added. There are different ways of drinking, such as: hot tea (with milk and sugar), hot black tea (with sugar), ice tea (with sugar and ice), ice tea or Thai tea (with milk or creamer, sugar or sweetened condensed milk) and ice), so it will promote the growth of pathogenic microorganisms and cause food spoilage. Therefore, consumers should pay attention to the following when purchasing tea beverage products: 1. For the tea beverage products produced on site, they should choose the traceable raw materials, clean equipment and tools that meet the standards, and buy them in clean and hygienic stores. 2. For tea beverage products in sealed packaging, products that have been approved by the Thai Food and Drug Administration for marketing should be selected. Consumers should check the product label, which must have the food serial number, as well as other label information, such as: food name, manufacturer name and address, net content, shelf life, added food additives information, and product storage conditions. 3. The tea beverage product container must be clean and undamaged. If you find a non-standard or unsafe product, you can call the complaint hotline in time to make a complaint. 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 | Expand the scope of anti-dumping duties on Chinese monosodium glutamate

  According to the EU Official Gazette on October 13, 2020, the European Commission issued Regulation (EU) No. 2020/1427, expanding the scope of anti-dumping duties imposed on Chinese monosodium glutamate under the Regulation (EU) No. 2015/83 to include mixtures and solutions. For MSG products (MSG dry matter content above 50%), specific product codes include 21039090, 21041000, 21042000, etc., and the anti-dumping duty rate is between 33.8% and 39.7%. The regulations will take effect on the date of publication of the 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

MOC | Distributing the Working Standards for Application and Issuance of Import License

  On October 21, the Ministry of Commerce issued a notice on the Working Standards for Application and Issuance of import License. The import license mentioned in these rules refers to the import License of the People's Republic of China. import license can be paper certificate or electronic certificate, both of which have the same legal effect. The application for issuing and using the e-Certificate of import License shall be subject to this Working Standards and relevant provisions of the Application for Issuing and using the e-Certificate of import and Export License (trial).         10月21日，商务部印发关于《进口许可证申请签发使用工作规范》的通知，本规范所称进口许可证是指《中华人民共和国进口许可证》。进口许可证可以是纸质证书，也可以是电子证书，二者具有同等法律效力。进口许可证电子证书的申请签发使用，适用本规范和《货物进出口许可证电子证书申请签发使用规范（试行)》的有关规定。 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

CNCA | Solicit public opinions on the Food Safety Management System Certification Implementation Rules (Draft)

  On October 20, the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the P. R. C publicly solicited opinions on the "Food Safety Management System Certification Implementation Rules (Draft for Comment)", and the deadline is October 30, 2020.         10月20日，国家认证认可监督管理委员会就《食品安全管理体系认证实施规则（征求意见稿）》公开征求意见，截止日期为2020年10月30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