China Implements Safeguard Measures for Imported Sugar

On May 22, 2017, the Ministry of Commerce of China announced new safeguard measures for imported sugar to buffer the sharp increase in the volume of imported sugar. Duty under…(Read More)

May. 26th, 2017

2016 Annual Review on Chinese Cross Border E-commerce

China is the largest market for online trade around the world. Benefiting from Chinese government’s policies, online trade value is increasing dramatically year by year and may reach 10 trillion USD by the end of 2016. Previously, foods exported to China had to go through a long-winded and complete…(Read More)

May. 26th, 2017

Four Possible Pathways to Steer China CBEC Regulatory Reform

One of the hotly debated issues in this China’s 2017 national consumer rights day was the revelation that banned food products allegedly produced in irradiated areas of Japan were being sold in China. While the products in question have had sales suspended, this incident has …(Read More)

May. 26th, 2017

New Environment for Overseas Functional Foods and Supplements in China

The fast development of cross border ecommerce in China offers new opportunities for overseas functional foods and supplements enterprises, and many overseas brands are already entering Chinese markets through the CBEC channel…（Read More）

May. 26th, 2017

Overview of RASFF Food Contact Material Notification in April 2017

There are 6 RASFF notifications on food contact materials in April 2017，in which there are 3 food contact material products from China (including Hongkong), accounted for50%. The main hazards for the notifications are primary aromatic amines from products. More information is shown below: Date Notification type Notified by Product Subject Action taken Risk decision countries concerned* 03/04/2017 alert Ireland stainless steel turner migration of primary aromatic amines (5.2748; 4.8574; 4.5771 mg/kg – ppm) from stainless steel turner from unknown origin, via the United Kingdom no stock left serious Ireland United Kingdom (D) Unknown origin(O) 03/04/2017 information for attention Ireland Kitchen Spoon migration of primary aromatic amines (0.0299 mg/kg – ppm) from kitchen spoon from China withdrawal from the market serious Ireland(D)  China (O) INFOSAN 05/04/2017 border rejection Italy Meat slicers migration of chromium (0.9 mg/kg – ppm) from meat slicers from China official detention undecided China (O) Italy 10/04/2017 border…

May. 04th, 2017

Overview of RASFF Food Contact Material Notification in March 2017

There are 14 RASFF notifications on food contact materials in March 2017，in which there are12 food contact material products from China (including Hongkong), accounted for86%. The main hazards for the notifications are heavy metal migration from products. More information is shown below: Date Notification type Notified by Product Subject Action taken Risk decision countries concerned* 02/03/2017 information for follow-up Italy steak knives migration of chromium from steak knives from China recall from consumers undecided China(O) Croatia(D)  France(D) Italy (D)  Slovenia(D)  United Kingdom (D) 02/03/2017 alert Austria glow stick straw glow stick straw from China, via Germany unfit for use as food contact material (contains butylbenzoate that may leak into the drink) public warning- press release serious China (O) Austria (D)  Germany(D) 06/03/2017 information for attention Belgium plastic plate migration of melamine (13.52 mg/kg – ppm) from plastic plate from Hong Kong public warning – press release serious Hong Kong (O)…

Apr. 13th, 2017

Overview of RASFF Food Contact Material Notification in February 2017

There are 7 RASFF notifications on food contact materials in February 2017，in which there are 5 food contact material products from China (including Hongkong), accounted for 71%. The main hazards for the notifications are heavy metal migration from products. More information is shown below: Date Notification type Notified by Product Subject Action taken Risk decision countries concerned* 04/02/2017 border rejection Italy single-use glove too high level of overall migration (106 mg/kg – ppm) from single-use glove from Indonesia re-dispatch undecided Indonesia (O)  Italy 06/02/2017 border rejection Spain melamine bowl migration of formaldehyde (26.7 mg/kg – ppm) from melamine bowl from China —— undecided China (O)  Hong Kong   Spain 08/02/2017 information for follow-up Italy stainless steel drums migration of manganese (0.29; 0.32; 0.3; 0.34 mg/l) from stainless steel drums from Italy withdrawal from the market undecided Italy (D/O)  Switzerland (D)  United States (D) 08/02/2017 border rejection Italy steel mincer migration of…

Mar. 06th, 2017

Food Contact Notification（FCN）News in January 2017

According to FDA official website, 5 food contact notifications (FCN) have been approved by FDA in December, and their information is shown in the table below: Notifier Effective Date Name of The Substance Intended Use Limitations/Specifications Dover Chemical Corporation Jan 24, 2017 Phosphorous acid, triphenyl ester, polymer with α-hydro-ω-hydroxypoly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], C10-16 alkyl esters (CAS Reg. No. 1227937-46-3). As a thermal stabilizer in polymeric food contact articles. The FCS is not intended for use in substances in contact with infant formula and human milk (see Limitations/Specifications). For use at levels not to exceed 0.20% by weight in linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), high density polyethylene (HDPE), polypropylene (PP), and high impact polystyrene (HIPS) used as components of finished food packaging and repeated-use articles in contact with all types of food under Conditions of Use A through H. Triisopropanolamine (TIPA) (CAS Reg. No. 122-20-3) may be used in conjunction with the FCS at a…

Feb. 17th, 2017

Food Contact Notification（FCN）News in December 2016

According to FDA official website, 4 food contact notifications (FCN) have been approved by FDA in December, and their information is shown in the table below: Notifier Effective Date Name of The Substance Intended Use Limitations/Specifications Shanghai Miken Biotech Co., Ltd. Dec 1, 2016 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one (CAS Reg. No. 2634-33-5). As a biocide in uncured liquid rubber latex used to manufacture repeat-use rubber gloves intended for use in contact with all types of food, except for use in contact with infant formula and human milk (see Limitations/ Specifications). For use at levels not to exceed 0.05 percent by weight of the latex solids. The finished food contact articles will not be used in contact with infant formula or human milk. Such uses were not included as part of the intended use of the substance in the FCN. Arkema Dec 13, 2016 1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with azacyclotridecan-2-one, 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid and 4,4′-methylenebis[2-methylcyclohexanamine] (CAS…

Feb. 17th, 2017

Overview of RASFF Food Contact Material Notification in December 2016

There are 12 RASFF notifications on food contact materials in November, 2016, in which there are 10 food contact material products from China, accounting for 83%. The main hazards for the notifications are high level of overall migration and heavy metal migration from products. More information is shown below: Date Notification type Notified by Product Subject Action taken Risk decision countries concerned 02/12/2016 Alert Austria tumbler glow cups tumbler glow cups from China, via Germany unfit for use as food contact material public warning – press release serious China (O)  Austria (D)  Germany(D) 02/12/2016 Border Rejection Italy pasta machine migration of nickel (40.1 mg/kg – ppm) and too high level of overall migration (37 mg/dm²) from pasta machine from China re-dispatch undecided China (O)  Italy (D) 05/12/2016 Border Rejection Denmark owl shape plate migration of formaldehyde (25.70 mg/kg – ppm) from owl shape plate from China —— not serious China…

Jan. 11th, 2017
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