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19 Jan 2016

  
 
 
Annual Report 2015
 
China’s Important Food Regulatory Updates in 2015 (ChemLinked Annual Regulatory Report)
This report provides an overview of the food regulatory framework in China under the new Food Safety Law. In addition, it also interprets regulatory changes in specific sectors, such as health food, infant formula, medical foods, imported foods and foods sold through crossborder ecommerce.
 
 
 
News Update
 
Taiwan Food Imports: 2015 Annual Border Inspection Overview
19 Jan 2016 In 2015, 945 out of 640,052 batches of food and related products which received border inspection failed inspection, accounting for 1.88% of the inspected batches.
 
China Food for Special Medical Purposes: New Clinical Testing Requirements
19 Jan 2016 CFDA updated the requirements on clinical testing and applicant qualification for the registration of food for special medical purposes, and submitted for WTO notification.
 
India FSSAI Adds Limits of Several Contaminants in Foods
19 Jan 2016 Recently, India FSSAI revised the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations 2016 to add maximum levels of melamine, PCBs and PAH compounds and biotoxins in foods.
 
Korean Food Labeling: Significant Changes to Food Labeling Requirements Announced
15 Jan 2016 Korea’s MFDS updated a series of significant food labeling requirements which involve the terms and nutritional components. The amendment will take effect on 1 Jan 2017.
 
China CFDA: Both Domestic and Imported Infant Formula Manufacturers are Limited to Produce 3 Brands
15 Jan 2016 China CFDA notified WTO of the much-anticipated “Administrative Measures for Registration of Infant Formula Formulations”.Both domestic and overseas IF manufacturers will be limited to 3 product lines (3 brands) for the Chinese market.
 
China CFDA Requires Infant Formula to be Traceable
12 Jan 2016 Infant formula producers in China are required to establish a traceability system to track the movement of products through the supply Chain.
 
China to Establish Traceability System for Edible Vegetable Oil
12 Jan 2016 CFDA requires the manufacturers and traders of edible vegetable oil to establish the traceability system and record relevant information during the whole process from farm to fork.
 
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E-Translation
 
GB 24154-2015 National Food Safety Standard General Standard for Sports Nutrition Food
Scope: Food for special dietary uses / Status: To be enforced / Release: 2015-11-13/ Effective: 2016-11-13

 
GB 31601-2015 National Food Safety Standard Nutrient Supplementary Food for Pregnant and Lactating Women
Scope: Food for special dietary uses / Status: To be enforced / Release: 2015-11-13/ Effective: 2016-11-13

 
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