Partially Amends Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food additives - July 2020
Japan
Jul 31, 2020
Japan notified the publication of the "Partial Amendment of Specifications And Standards for Foods, Food additives, etc. (MHLW Notification No. 0714 No. 1 of 2020)" on the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW).
The amendment introduces new residual reference values for the multiple pesticides, applied on various food commodities.
Substances involved are the following: Aldrin & Dieldrin, Isofetamid, Ipflufenoquin, Carbaryl, Carbosulfan, Carbofuran, 1,3-dichloropropene, Dazomet, Metam and Methyl isothiocyanate, Benfuracarb.
The residual standard value for food listed in the regulation shall be applied from the day on which one year has elapsed from the date of notification.
For further information (in English), click on the Link
"Story Supplied courtesy of Selerant".
New Draft standard on Arrow root Flour
Kenya
Apr 19, 2024
New FDA standard for vinegar
Philippines
Apr 17, 2024
CFIA updates label requirements for table grapes
Canada
Apr 17, 2024
BFSA publishes draft Food Safety (Sample Collection, Testing, and Analysis) Regulations
Bangladesh
Apr 15, 2024
MFDS added 4 new ingredients prohibited from imported foods
South Korea
Apr 15, 2024
FDA Report on Economically Motivated Adulteration in Honey
USA
Apr 12, 2024
FSSAI invites to appropriate food categorization
India
Apr 12, 2024
Ministry of Agriculture presents draft amendment to the Technical Regulation "Confectionery Products"
Republic of Moldava
Apr 12, 2024
Extended period for compliance with evaporated milk requirements
Egypt
Apr 12, 2024
FDA warns about toxic yellow oleander in dietary supplements
USA
Apr 11, 2024
New max levels for T-2 and HT-2 toxins in food and grains
European Union
Apr 11, 2024
Bangladesh strengthens food recall systems
Bangladesh
Apr 11, 2024
WHO evaluates food additive: titanium dioxide
Codex
Apr 11, 2024
The EU provides a more informed breakfast
European Union
Apr 11, 2024
Amendment to maximum levels of DON in food
European Union
Apr 10, 2024
