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Newsletter
15 Sep 2015

News Update

China AQSIQ: Examination and Verification of Overseas Food Enterprises
15 Sep 2015 China AQSIQ will require Chinese food importers to examine overseas food exporters and manufacturers in terms of qualification, product compliance and food safety control system.

AQSIQ to Revise Animals and Plant Quarantine Rules
11 Sep 2015 AQSIQ announced the revision of three important regulations related to food import and export, including “Administrative Measures on Examination and Approval of the Quarantine of Entry Animals and Plants”.

Taiwan Amends Testing Methods for Formaldehyde in Foods
8 Sep 2015 Taiwan has consolidated its testing methods for formaldehyde in foods in order to lay down clear-cut specifications for the determination of this substance in foods.

Taiwan to Revise the Limits of Heavy Metals in Vegetables and Fruits
7 Sep 2015 Taiwan FDA announced the revision of “Limits of Heavy Metals in Vegetables and Fruits”, which mainly added the limits for lead and cadmium in vegetables and fruits and their applicable scopes.

New Regulations for Foods for Special Medical Purposes Released
2 Sep 2015 CFDA released the draft of “Administrative Measures for Registration of Foods for Special Medical Purpose”, which requires FSMPs to be registered with CFDA prior to sale in Chinese market.

China to Implement New License Requirements for Food Production and Operation
2 Sep 2015 New license requirements for food production and operation in Chine will be implemented on 1 Oct 2015 which will combine the current licenses into the food operation license.

CFDA Issues Draft of Infant Formula Regulation Rules
2 Sep 2015 The new regulation is only applicable to domestic infant formula manufacturers who are required to register their brands with CFDA. AQSIQ is making a similar registration rule for imported brands.

India Proposes New Requirements for Phytosterols
2 Sep 2015 FSSAI announced new labeling requirements for phytoseterols as food ingredients. The period for public consultation is until Oct. 28, 2015.

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