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EU review of the current maximum residue level of indoxamide

  Foodmate News: On July 2, 2020, the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) issued an opinion on the review of the existing maximum residue levels of indoxacarb (amisulbrom). EFSA has reviewed the maximum residue limit of indoxacarb. based on the available data, EFSA has proposed a maximum residue limit and conducted a consumer risk assessment. All information required by the regulatory framework already exists, and no risks to consumers have been identified. Some original reports are as follows: According to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, EFSA has reviewed the maximum residue levels (MRLs) currently established at European level for the pesticide active substance amisulbrom. To assess the occurrence of amisulbrom residues in plants, processed commodities, rotational crops and livestock, EFSA considered the conclusions derived in the framework of Commission Regulation (EU) No 188/2011, as well as the European authorisations reported by Member States (including the supporting residues data). based on the assessment of the available data, MRL proposals were derived and a consumer risk assessment was carried out. All information required by the regulatory framework was present and a risk to consumers was not identified. 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 evaluates the safety of plant sterol esters as a new food

  Foodmate News: June 30, 2020, according to the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA), the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) has adopted plant sterol esters as the safety of new foods to express scientific opinions. After evaluation, the expert group concluded that under the proposed conditions of use, the safety of the expected use of plant sterol esters has not yet been determined. Some original reports are as follows: Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) was asked to deliver an opinion on the safety of an extension of use of the novel food 'plant sterol esters' when added to vegetable fat spreads and to liquid vegetable fat‐based emulsions for cooking and baking purposes pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. Member States expressed concerns in relation to plant sterol oxidation products (POP) and consumption by non‐target population groups. The median (0.5%) and P90 (2.28%) value of the oxidation rates of plant sterols determined by a wide range of cooking experiments were used together with exposure estimates for plant sterol when added and cooked with vegetable fat spreads and liquids. The no-observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) of a subchronic rat study and an applied default uncertainty factor of 200 served to derive levels (ie 0.64 mg POP /kg body weight (bw) per day) considered safe for humans. This safe level of exposure would be exceeded at the P95 by all age groups when considering the P90 oxidation rate and using EFSA's comprehensive food consumption database for assessing the potential exposure. When considering the median oxidation rate, the safe level of 0.64 mg POP /kg bw per day would be exceeded at the highest P95 intake estimates in children below 9 years of age. When considering an intake of the maximum authorised use level of 3 g plant sterols/person per day and oxidation rates of 0.5% and 2.28%, the resulting daily POP intakes per kg bw by an adult weighing 70 kg would be 0.21 and 0.98 mg/kg bw per day, respectively, the latter value exceeding 0.64 mg/kg bw per day. The Panel concludes that the safety of the intended extension of use of plant sterol esters under the proposed conditions of use has not been established. 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

Solicit public opinions on 115 light industry standard planning projects

  On June 30, the China National Light Industry Council solicited public opinions on 115 light industry standard projects, including “Guarana Extract”. The deadline for comments is July 7, 2020. Food standards include: “the Beverage Machinery Polyester (PET) Bottle Aseptic Cold Filling Production Line", "Bottled Beverage Automatic Spray Type Cooling Machine", "Yeast Protein”, “Coagulated Bacillus Powder", "Anhydrous Citric Acid Salt", etc. Foodmate sorts out relevant light industry standards of food are as follows: Click the link to download the full document of this projects:  http://www.cnlic.org.cn/zhongqingliangonggao/202006/P020200630045414.doc 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

Canada Plans to Approve Registration of Racemic Camphor and Other Substances

  2020 June 30, Health Canadian issued a consultation paper No. PRD2020-12, Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) proposed registration Racemic Camphor, Eucalyptus oil, L- Menthol, Thymol and Api Life VAR. It is understood that the active ingredients of Api Life VAR are Racemic Camphor, Eucalyptus oil, L-menthol and thymol. Currently, thymol has been registered to control mites on bees. The use of Eucalyptus oil in beehives is a new application. Racemic camphor and L-menthol are proposed new active ingredients and have not been registered in Canada. The main content of this consultation is the use of Racemic Camphor, Eucalyptus oil, L-menthol and Thymol to suppress mites in bees' hives. The public comment period for this registration is from June 30, 2020 to August 14, 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

Mexico announced that it will phase out and ban glyphosate in 2024

Recently, the Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources of the Ministry of Environment of Mexico (SEMARNAT) announced that Mexico will phase out and ban glyphosate-based herbicides in 2024 to protect human health and the ecological environment. “Because there is already scientific evidence that the toxicity of glyphosate will have an impact on human health and the environment, SEMARNAT has taken important steps to gradually reduce the use of this chemical and reach the goal of total ban in 2024.” The director of SEMARNAT, Dr. Adelita San Vicente Tello, announced this after participating in a discussion on why Mexico joined the ban on glyphosate. San Vicente Tello explained that the pesticide problem has triggered a long-term struggle. Now, Victor M. Toledo, who controls SEMARNAT, is taking decisive steps to achieve the country’s agricultural food system towards "safer, healthier and more environmentally friendly" Transformation, the most important part of which is the use of alternative methods to gradually reduce the use of glyphosate. She recalled that SEMARNAT had taken certain actions before. As in November last year, based on the precautionary principle of preventing environmental risks, SEMARNAT stopped importing 1,000 tons of glyphosate, and establish the Health, Food, Environment and Competitiveness Committee (GISAMAC) in 2019, the purpose of which is to establish a national perspective on some major health and environmental issues. The department has recently fully supported the policy adopted by the committee to give urgent attention to environmental issues. San Vicente Tello said she is working with the National Science and Technology Commission to analyze alternative methods of glyphosate herbicides used in large-scale agricultural production because farmers and aboriginal people have many weed management experiences that have been applied for thousands of years.. In addition, the government is conducting educational activities through various media, such as in the form of infographics and videos, which will be translated into multiple languages, which will contain independent scientific evidence on the environmental and health effects of glyphosate herbicides, The purpose is to remind the public of the risks of using glyphosate herbicides. Finally, San Vicente Tello reiterated that in the face of this problem, each of us must take actions because "human health and environmental safety are more important than output." 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 approves the registration of BASF multifunctional pre-emergence herbicide Voroxor (Trifludimoxazin + fenfenamide)

Recently, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Drugs Management Authority (APVMA) approved the registration of the new multi-functional BASF herbicide Voraxor (Trifludimoxazin + saflufenacil amine). This new registration will help Australian wheat , durum and barley growers expand their pre-emergence weed control spectrum and extend weed control time. Stuart McLaverty, senior portfolio manager of BASF Agricultural Solutions, said: "We are pleased to introduce this important tool with new features that can complete multiple tasks at the same time and help growers fill the existing gaps in weed control plans. Voraxor can quickly knock down many kinds of broad-leaved weeds that have appeared before they are ready to be planted. When included in the seeding program, it can continuously control 16 major broad-leaved weeds for up to 12 weeks." "Voraxor inhibits the production of annual ryegrass at the time of sowing. Voraxor has been registered as a residual control of annual ryegrass in light soil. It can also effectively inactivate young ryegrass plants that are resistant to glyphosate. No other Group G product can meet all these requirements." McLaverty said. Voraxor is the first product that contains BASF's new active ingredients and is released worldwide, and it is the third herbicide released by the company in the past 12 months. The other two are the groundbreaking pre-emergence herbicide Luximax (cycloheptachlor) and the post-emergence broad-leaved weed herbicide Frequency (oxazolone). Voraxor is expected to be used as a pre-emergence herbicide in the 2021 grain growing season.   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

Guangxi Provincial Food Safety Local Standard "Frozen Fruit Pulp (Juice) for Food Industry" was released

  On June 28, 2020, the official website of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Health Committee issued the Guangxi Provincial Local Food Safety Standard "Frozen Fruit Pulp (Juice) for the Food Industry". This standard specifies the product classification, requirements, food additives, hygienic requirements for production and processing of frozen fruit pulp (juice) for the food industry, inspection methods, inspection rules, labels, signs, packaging, transportation, storage and shelf life. This standard applies to pre-packaged frozen fruit pulps (juices) for the food industry that are made from fresh fruits as raw materials, through selection, pretreatment, pulping (juice), sterilization (or non-sterilization), packaging, and freezing. 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

Notice on soliciting units to revise the "Cooking Yellow Wine" industry standard

  In 2005, the China Light Industry Council proposed and organized relevant units to release QB/T2745-2005 "Cooking Yellow Wine", which played an important role in standardizing production and improving the quality of cooking rice wine. In the past 15 years, with the changes in consumers’ eating habits and the re-revision of the National Standards for "Yellow Wine", the current QB/T2745-2005 "Cooking Yellow Wine" industry standard is difficult to meet the needs of consumption upgrades. It brought great inconvenience and restricted the innovation and development of the cooking rice wine industry. In order to continuously meet the people’s growing needs for a better life, according to the provisions of Article 29 of China’s Standardization Law, “the standard review cycle generally does not exceed five years. After the review, those standards that do not meet the needs of economic and social development and technological progress should be revised or abolished in a timely manner. In order to further improve the standard system and promote the high-quality development of the cooking yellow wine industry , the China Alcoholic Drinks Association led the brewing cooking wine branch, and proposed a revised plan for QB/T2745-2005 "Cooking Yellow Wine" in conjunction with the National Winery Standardization Technical Committee. They are now soliciting revision units and revision proposals from the industry. Units intending to apply for joining the "Cooking Yellow Wine" Industry Standard Revision Working Group, please carefully fill out the "Cooking Yellow Wine" Industry Standard Revision Unit Application Form (Attachment), after the unit is stamped with the official seal, it will be scanned before June 18, 2020 please send the scanning document to the Brewing Cooking Wine Branch of China Alcoholic Drinks Association. Contact information: Contact name: Dong Lina Tel: 010-57811300 ext. 9213 Mobile: 13810957799 Email: dondlina@cada.cc Attachment:"Cooking Yellow Wine" Industry Standard Revision Unit Application Form 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

Canada intends to revise the maximum residue limits for veterinary drugs in foods of animal origin

  On June 23, 2020, Health Canada issued a proposal for maximum residue limits for 2020-1, which proposed to amend the maximum residue limits for veterinary drugs in animal-derived foods. The feedback period is as of August 28, 2020. Some revised limits are:   Veterinary drug name Food type Revised limit (mg/kg) Acetaminophen Pig kidney 1.0 Pork liver pork Pigskin and Pig Fat Fenbendazole Turkey kidney 2.0 Turkey liver 3.0 Turkey 2.0 Turkey skin and turkey fat 2.0 For more details please click: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/veterinary-drugs/maximum-residue-limits-mrls/proposals-amend-list-maximum-residue -limits-mrls-veterinary-drugs-foods/2020-1.html 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

Brazil delays implementation of regulations on positive list of food contact materials additives

  On June 19, 2020, Brazil’s health ministry has delayed the implementation of a positive list of additives that manufacturers will be allowed to use in food contact materials (FCM). The list was adopted on 3 December 2019 and was set to enter into force on 1 June this year. Because of the "international public health emergency" caused by the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic, the Brazil's Ministry of Health and the National Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) decided to extend the effective date of the new rules to June 3, 2021. Brazil’s Regulation No. 326 provides a detailed positive list, sets restrictions and specifications for hundreds of substances that are permitted in food contact materials. It also sets migration limits for heavy metals. 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