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South Korea plans to revise the Health Functional Food Code

  June 30, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of Korea issued the Announcement No. 2020-267, which intends to amend part of the "Health Functional Food Code", the main amendments are as follows: Newly set precautions for intake of β-carotene, vitamin K, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, pantothenic acid, vitamin B12, biotin, potassium, and chromium. The deadline for solicitation of the above opinions is July 31, 2020. Recommend articles: Announcement No. 2020-264 Announcement No. 2020-265 Announcement No. 2020-266 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 the revised draft of the "Healthy Functional Food Code", newly sets the functional content of chromium

  On June 30, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of Korea issued Announcement No. 2020-266, which proposed to amend part of the "Health Functional Food Code". The main amendments are as follows: 1. Newly set the functional content of chrome . 2. Newly set the trait detection method of healthy functional food. 3. Modify the detection methods of vitamin D, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and biotin. The deadline for solicitation of the above opinions is July 31, 2020. Recommend articles: Announcement No. 2020-264 Announcement No. 2020-265 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 will implement the National Residual Substances Inspection Project for Raw Milk from July 1

June 30, the South Korean government said: To further enhance milk and other dairy products of raw milk safety, Korea will be implemented in the remaining countries of raw milk material (antibiotics , pesticides , etc.) inspection project from July 1. National Residue Control Program (NRP): An annual inspection plan developed by the government or public authorities to monitor and inspect food safety. The NRP for Raw Milk is a collaboration between the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry and Food, and the inspection plan is formulated and implemented annually. According to the plan, inspections are carried out by the municipal and provincial animal health test stations to which the local self-government organizations belong, and 300 items** of veterinary drugs, pesticides* and other 71 inspection items are inspected every year. *Inspection items include antibiotics, insect repellents and other veterinary drugs commonly used in feeding cows, pesticides and mycotoxins that may be mixed in the feed, selected by expert consultation. **The number of inspection items is set according to the standards proposed by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CODEX), as well as overseas examples of the European Union, the United States, Japan, etc., and the annual raw milk production in South Korea. 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 plans to revise residue limit standards for 128 pesticides such as glyphosate

On June 29, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of Korea issued Announcement No. 2020-265, which proposed to amend part of the “Codex Alimentarius”. The main amendments are as follows: 1. With the long-term growth of the COVID-19 epidemic, consumers' demand for household convenience foods continues to increase, and new food categories for simple cooking set products are newly set. 2. Revise the use standard of food raw materials . Set standards for cannabidiol (CBD) in hemp seeds and hemp seed oil. 3. Modify the food raw material catalog. 4. The new set and modified glyphosate and other 128 kinds of pesticides of MRL standards. 5. Amend the residue limit standards for some residual substances in livestock aquatic products. The deadline for the solicitation of the above opinions is July 20, 2020. Recommend article: Announcement No. 2020-264 from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety 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 plans to revise the classification system and standard specifications of foods for special medical purposes and elderly foods

On June 29, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued the Announcement No. 2020-264, intending to revise part of the "Codex Alimentarius". With the increase in the number of patients with chronic diseases and the population gradually showing an aging trend, consumers are increasingly concerned about the improvement of health management and quality of life. MFSD plans to revise the classification system and standard specifications of foods for special medical purposes and elderly foods to promote the development and supply of various products. The main changes are as follows: 1. Modify classifications of food for special medical purposes and increase management food categories. a. Current patient food subdivision food categories are reclassified according to product characteristics into standard and customized nutrition formula foods. b. Increase the classification and standard specifications of daily diet-related dietary management food for patients with chronic diseases. 2. Revise the standards and specifications of elderly food. 3. Increase and modify the residue limit standards for 59 pesticides in agricultural products such as biguanide. The deadline for the solicitation of the above opinions is July 20, 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

The Eurasian Economic Union’s mandatory GMO labeling regulations come into effect

Eurasian Economic Union official website reported on June 26: Since June 26, 2020, the transition period for the mandatory genetically modified organisms (GMO) labeling of Eurasian Economic Union products has officially ended, and the relevant labeling requirements have officially come into effect. On December 20, 2018, the amendment of the Eurasian Economic Union Technical Regulation TR CU 022/2011 "Food Labeling Technical Regulation" came into effect. The amendment regulates and sets the mandatory labeling requirements for genetically modified ingredients in food. The transition period is until June 25, 2020. “Food Labeling Technical Regulation” stipulates that: From June 26, 2020, the labeling of foods using GMOs or obtained through genetically modified biological technology shall be marked as follows: beside the EAC unified market circulation label (EAC), the "GMO" mark (the genetically modified ingredients in food exceed 0.9% of the final product content) should be marked in the same shape and size. In addition, the regulation states that if the food manufacturer does not use GMOs in the production process and the content of GMO ingredients in the product does not exceed 0.9% (this type of GMO ingredients are considered to be accidental ingredients and cannot be eliminated by technology), such products are not regarded as genetically modified food, and the GMO mark is not required on the label. 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

Soliciting Public Opinions on the “Product Quality Law of the People's Republic of China (Draft Revision)”

China Association for Consumer Products Quality and Safety Promotion solicits opinions on the "Product Quality Law of the People's Republic of China (Draft Revision)" On June 29, China Association for Consumer Products Quality and Safety Promotion issued a letter soliciting opinions on the Revised draft product Quality Law of the People's Republic of China. The deadline for soliciting opinions is July 8, 2020.There are 74 articles in 6 chapters of the current Product Quality Law and 92 articles in 7 chapters in the Revised Draft. The main contents of the revision are: 1. Modify and improve the general rules. Add related clauses of "social co-governance" and "international exchanges". 2. Clarify product quality responsibility of the operator. The "product qualified" was re-expressed. Add regulations on production licenses for special products. Added regulations on product quality and safety liability insurance. 3. Strengthen government product quality and safety supervision. Added product quality and safety supervision and evaluation system, special industrial product production license system, mandatory product certification system, product quality supervision and inspection system, the mandatory recall system for defective products, the internal whistleblower system and product quality credit supervision system restart the product quality promotion system. 4. Establish product quality promotion system. "Quality improvement" and "quality grading" clauses were added, and a quality reward system and quality incentive system were added. 5. Clarify the legal status of quality infrastructure. Added provisions on inspection, certification business principles and related rules. 6. Enhance the operability, coordination and deterrence of legal responsibility. 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 increases safety management of food and pharmaceutical products in the second half of the year

"Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety" reported on June 26 that In order to improve the safety management of animal products, the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has stipulated that animal product processing industries and edible egg companies must accept food safety management (HACCP) certification before approving operations from October, every three years is a cycle, and then re-accept the certification after the expiration. Since December, the Korean government has implemented HACCP compulsory certification for 8 favorite foods for children (biscuits, confectionery, bread, chocolate, sausages, beverages, instant food, noodles, special-purpose foods, etc.) and fully implements GMP voluntary safety management. the government will inspect antibiotics and pesticide residues in dairy products from July. In December, the dairy exporting countries will be required to provide antibiotics and other residue testing reports. In order to completely overcome the COVID-19, Korean government requires the food manufacturing industry to wear masks and the restaurant to equip hand disinfectants. For overseas manufacturers that import food, they will expand the implementation of "document review" instead of on-site investigations. In terms of medicines, the Korean government has increased its support for the development of epoch-making new biomedical products, and at the same time strengthens the full-cycle safety management of gene therapy drugs and medical devices. In order to protect the right of people to know, since July, South Korea has officially implemented a system for publicizing drug ingredient information. In August, it will be published in stages through the "Medicine Safety Country" webpage. 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

Soliciting Public Opinions on "Food Safety Local Standard Dendrobium Flower"

Relevant units: Guizhou Province Disease Prevention Control Center drafted the "Food Safety Local Standards Dendrobium Flower" (draft for comments). In order to ensure the applicability, safety and compliance with relevant laws and regulations of local food safety standards , we are now soliciting opinions from the public. If you submit an opinion in the name of an organization, please affix a seal. If you submit an opinion in the name of an individual, please indicate the contact person and contact information. Units and individuals should carefully fill out the "Feedback Form for Guizhou Provincial Food Safety Local Standards for Comments" when making comments. The public solicitation period is from June 24, 2020 to July 26, 2020. Contact: Wu Yuhui, Gu Hua. Telephone number (fax): 0851-86821823. Email: gzmailto:wjw_spc@gzcdc.gov.cn. wjwspc@163.com. 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

The release of 61 local standards including the Requirements for the Construction of the Tea Quality and Safety Traceability System

Shandong Provincial Market Supervision and Administration Bureau approved 61 local standards including the “Guidelines for the Implementation of the Safety Risk Classification Control System of Medical and Health Institutions”, which are now published (see annex). Attachment: 61 local standards of Shandong Province including "Guidelines for the Implementation of the Safety Risk Classification Control System of Medical and Health Institutions" (not sent with the document) 　　Shandong Provincial Market Supervision Administration June 8, 2020 The relevant standard are as follows:   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