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An outbreak of carp herpes virus disease in South Africa

  Foodmate News: According to the World Animal Health Organization (OIE) message, 2020 July 20, the South African agriculture, forestry, fisheries ministry reported to the OIE, a carp herpes virus disease outbreak occurred in South Africa. The epidemic was confirmed on November 28, 2019. The epidemic occurred in Tshwane, Gauteng. The introduction of new live animals caused the outbreak epidemic. Laboratory tests found that the specific incidence is as follows: Number of affected animals Epidemic statistics The epidemic is not over yet, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of South Africa will submit follow-up epidemic reports every week. 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 issued a notification to implement the pre-review application for the 2020 GMO safety review materials

Foodmate News: On July 21, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued the " Notification on the Implementation of the 2020 GMO Safety Review Data Pre-review Application" in order to effectively conduct safety reviews on genetically modified foods , hoping to meet relevant conditions Of companies apply. Applicants: applicants (developers and agency companies) without safety review application experience, applicants who intend to apply for companies that discover new protein products. Pre-examination content: product characteristic data, whether the data should be prepared for each examination item, whether the submitted materials are appropriate, how to write application materials and abstracts, and how to submit them. Application period: July 21, 2020 ~ July 31, 2020. Selection and notification: mid-August 2020. Consultation date: Estimated on September 22, 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  

Hongkong CFS announces results of targeted surveillance on Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat food

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (July 20) announced the results of a recently completed targeted food surveillance project on Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat food. All samples passed the test. The CFS collected a total of 500 samples of ready-to-eat food from different retail outlets, including online retailers and food factories for testing of Listeria monocytogenes this year. The samples included various types of high-risk food, such as cheese, frozen confections, cold cuts, fruit, salad, sashimi, smoked salmon and other smoked seafood. "Listeria monocytogenes can be killed under normal cooking temperatures. However, unlike other food-poisoning bacteria, it can grow slowly at refrigerated temperatures as low as 0 degrees Celsius. Therefore, refrigerated ready-to-eat food with a long shelf life (over five days) is a potential high-risk item for listeriosis," a spokesman for the CFS said. Listeriosis is usually caused by eating food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Most healthy individuals do not develop symptoms or only have mild symptoms such as fever, muscle pain, headache, nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea when infected. However, severe complications such as septicemia, meningitis or even death may occur in newborns, the elderly and those with weaker immune systems. Although infected pregnant women may just experience mild symptoms generally, the infection of Listeria monocytogenes may cause miscarriage, infant death, preterm birth, or severe infection in newborns. The spokesman reminded the public to maintain good personal and food hygiene to ensure food safety. To reduce the risk of listeriosis, those belonging to high-risk groups, i.e. pregnant women, infants, the elderly, chronic disease patients and those with weaker immune systems, should avoid eating high-risk food, including refrigerated ready-to-eat food with a long shelf life (over five days) (such as smoked salmon, smoked ham and cooked deli meats), cheese made with unpasteurised milk (including soft and semi-soft cheese), and pre-made or prepackaged salads. Moreover, the food trade, such as restaurants, can indicate dishes containing raw or undercooked ingredients on menus to help consumers make informed choices. The CFS will continue to promote food safety education to the public and other stakeholders through various channels to strengthen public knowledge on food safety. The Centre will also enhance communication with the food trade to raise food safety standards. 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

EPA exempted maximum levels of Magnesium Sulfate in foods.

  On July 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency establishes exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of magnesium sulfate anhydrous (CAS Reg. No. 7487-88-9); magnesium sulfate monohydrate (CAS Reg. No. 14168-73-1); magnesium sulfate trihydrate (CAS Reg. No. 15320-30-6); magnesium sulfate tetrahydrate (CAS Reg. No. 24378-31-2); magnesium sulfate pentahydrate (CAS Reg. No. 15553-21-6); magnesium sulfate hexahydrate (CAS Reg. No. 17830-18-1); and magnesium sulfate heptahydrate (CAS Reg. No. 10034-99-8), collectively referred to as magnesium sulfate, when used as an inert ingredient in antimicrobial pesticide formulations applied to food-contact surfaces in public eating places, dairy-processing equipment, and food-processing equipment and utensils at an end-use concentration not to exceed 4400 parts per million (ppm). Ecolab, Inc. submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting establishment of exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance for magnesium sulfate. Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing 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

Australia released latest edition of Competition and Consumer Act 2010

On July 16, Australia released the latest consolidated version of the Competition and Consumer Act (2010), which mainly regulates market access, restricted competition behavior (monopoly), improper trading, international freight, product liability, consumer protection. From the perspective of the procedural law, this act also makes more detailed provisions on the rules of procedure of the Competition and Consumer Commission and the judge procedures of the competition court.  澳大利亚发布《竞争与消费者法案（2010）》最新合订本         7月16日，澳大利亚发布《竞争与消费者法案（2010）》最新合订本，该法主要规定了市场准入、限制竞争行为（垄断行为）、不正当交易行为、国际货运、产品责任、消费者保护等六个方面的内容。从程序法的角度考察，该法对竞争与消费者委员会的议事规则、竞争法庭的裁判程序等也做出了较为详细的规定。 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 releases specifications for four food disinfection substances including calcium hypochlorite

  Foodmate News: Thai Food and Drug Administration news: In early July, the council announced four new regulations, which stipulated the specifications of calcium hypochlorite, sodium hypochlorite, alkyl polysaccharide glycoside, chloride three phosphate standard sodium. The above-mentioned 4 food disinfection substances regulations include: English chemical name, other English names, molecular formula, molecular weight, CAS number, attributes, technical functions, specific specifications, packaging and storage requirements. 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

EPA Revises the Residue Limits of Hexythiazox in Some Food

  Foodmate News: According to the US Federal news, 20 July 2020, the EPA issued regulations No. 2020-14394, revised hexythiazox in some food residue limits. The US Environmental Protection Agency conducted a risk assessment on its toxicity, dietary exposure, and impact on infants and young children. They finally concluded that the following residue limits are safe. The proposed amendments are as follows: It is understood that this regulation will take effect on July 20, 2020, and objections or hearing requests must be submitted before September 18, 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

EPA Revises the Residue Limits of Quinclorac in Some Foods

  Foodmate News: According to the US Federal news, 20 July 2020, the EPA issued regulations No. 2020-14395, revised quinclorac in some food residue limits. 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: It is understood that this regulation will take effect on July 20, 2020, and objections or hearing requests must be submitted before September 18, 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

Japan publishes partial amendments to "Food Labeling Standards"

  Foodmate News: On July 16, the Consumer Agency of Japan issued No. 52 notification of the Cabinet Office. Partial changes have been made to the "Food Labeling Standards" and Article 6 Item 8 of the "Food Labeling Law", including allergens, expiration date, whether foods need to be heated for safe ingestion, and matters that have an important impact on safety when ingesting other foods. The notification mainly revised the labeling of food additives. Regarding the use names of food additives (sweeteners, coloring agents, preservatives) and the names of spices, the labeling terms "artificial" and "synthetic" were deleted. The label name of the sweetener is changed from the original sweetener, artificial sweetener or synthetic sweetener to the sweetener, and the label name of the coloring agent is changed from the original coloring agent or synthetic coloring agent to the coloring agent. The label name is changed from the original preservative or synthetic preservative to the preservative, and the label name of the perfume is changed from the original perfume or synthetic perfume to the perfume. This notice will be implemented on July 16. However, the labeling of food additives can still be applied to the previous regulations before April 30, 2022. In addition, with the revision of the "Food Labeling Standards" on July 16, the Consumer Agency of the Cabinet Office of the Cabinet Office issued No. 270 Notification and No. 273 Notification on the "about Food Labeling Standards" and " Questions and Answers on Food Labeling Standards". Corresponding amendments have been made. For details of the specific amendments, please refer to the original text of "about Food Labeling Standards" and "Questions and Answers on Food Labeling 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

Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 136)

  On July 16, the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs released the Overseas Agricultural Information Express (No. 136). 1. Bulgarian wheat production has been reduced by an average of nearly 30%. According to the website of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, the current volume of wheat harvested in warehouses is 2.71 million tons, and the average output is 29.7% lower than last year. The Grain Producers Association said that this year's drought may cause some grain growers to fail. It is estimated that the annual output will be 4.5 million tons, less than 6.2 million tons last year. 2. Exports of agricultural products from Latin American countries maintained growth. According to the report of the Agricultural Cooperation Organization of the Americas, in April this year, the exports of agricultural products in 14 countries or regions in Latin America and the Caribbean increased by 8.5% compared with the same period of last year, of which Brazil (28.9%) and Costa Rica (8.2% ), Argentina (4.9%), Bolivia (4.9%) and Guatemala (4.7%), agricultural products exported include soybeans, sugar, beef, pork, coffee and bananas, mainly due to China’s increased imports of these agricultural products. 3. China has become the number one foreign owner of Australia's "water rights". The latest report shows that 10.4% of Australia ’s water rights are owned by foreign investors. Among them, Chinese investors hold 732 gigalitres or 1.89% of the water rights in the market. US buyers hold 720 gigalitres (1.86%), and UK buyers hold 414 gigalitres (1.1%) of water rights. These figures have triggered a series of remarks on the attack on China in Australia, which has spawned a new wave of conspiracy theories concerning the safety of water sources in China and Australia. 4. Brazil 's soybean production in 2020-2021 is expected to be 130 million tons. The USDA predicts that in 2020-2021, Brazil’s soybean planting area is expected to be 38.5 million hectares, an increase of 4% year-on-year; output is 130 million tons, an increase of 6% year-on-year; and exports are 84 million tons. Bean farmers have made huge profits this year and are expected to increase investment. Driven by the growth of soybean output value, Brazil's total agricultural output value in 2020 is expected to increase by 2-3%. 5. China's pork imports continue to increase, and European pork exports will reach record levels. According to the latest report from the US Department of Agriculture, global pork exports are expected to increase to 10.5 million tons in 2020 due to increased demand for pork from China. China’s pork imports are 3.9 million tons, accounting for 40% of global imports. In 2020, European pork exports will reach a record 3.9 million tons, compared with 3.55 million tons last year, mainly due to increased exports to China. US pork exports are estimated at 3.39 million tons, compared with 2.87 million tons last year. Brazil exported 1 million tons, compared with 860,000 tons last year. Canadian exports will also increase to 1.4 million tons. 6. The world’s hungry population will reach 820 million in 2020. FAO and other 5 agencies jointly issued the "world food security and nutrition status". the report pointed out, by crop production, increase distribution costs and the impact of regional strife and other factors, the 2019 annual world's hungry population of about 6.9 million people, an increase over the previous year 10 million people. The report predicts that the new crown pneumonia epidemic will cause world food production and logistics to lag this year, and the world's hungry population may reach 820 million people by 2020. 7. Cambodia will participate in the construction of regional and world food supply chains. On 14 July, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen visited the aquaculture and research center in Poromian province and announced that Cambodia can participate in the regional and world food supply chain, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of rice. Cambodian agricultural exports include fish, cassava, cashew nuts, corn, bananas, mangoes, etc. During the New Crown Epidemic, some countries faced food security issues, but Cambodia was able to produce other agricultural products such as rice and fish. 8. The average Indian tariff increased by 4%, and it is moving towards trade protectionism. Since the Modi government came to power in 2014, India’s average import tariffs have risen by 4%, and the trend will continue. India is moving towards trade protectionism. According to WTO to the latest data, India's actual average tariff of 13.5% in 2014 up to 17.6% in 2019, the average trade-weighted tariff from after 7% in 2014 up to 10.3% in 2018. As India is preparing to strengthen inspections on so-called "cheap" imports and promote "self-reliance", tariffs will rise further. 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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