Overview of RASFF Food Contact Material Notification in June 2018

There are 12 RASFF notifications on food contact materials in June 2018，in which there are 7 food contact material products from China (including Hong Kong), accounted for 58%. The main hazards for the notifications are migration of heavy metal, overall migration and primary aromatic amines from products. More information is shown below: REACH24H has rich experience in dealing with GB 9685-2016 Standard for uses of additives in food contact materials and their products，United States food contact materials (FDA，FCN， 21 CFR) and EU food contact materials (EU 10/2011/BfR) and can make custom-made compliance service for enterprises. If you have further questions, please consult +86 571-8700 7548 or send e-mail to cyl@reach24h.cn

Jun. 22nd, 2018

Food Contact Notification (FCN) News in April

According to FDA official website, 6 food contact notifications (FCN) have been approved by FDA in April, and their information is shown in the table below: Notifier Effective Date Name of The Substance Intended Use Limitations/Specifications Enviro Tech Chemical Services, Inc. Apr 1, 2018 An aqueous mixture of peroxyacetic acid (CAS Reg. No. 79-21-0), hydrogen peroxide (CAS Reg. No. 7722-84-1), acetic acid (CAS Reg. No. 64-19-7), 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-disphosphonic acid (HEDP) (CAS Reg. No. 2809-21-4), and, optionally, sulfuric acid (CAS Reg. No. 7664-93-9). As an antimicrobial additive that may be used alone or in combination with other processes in the commercial sterilization of aseptic filling systems and glass and plastic food packaging and their enclosures prior to filling, except for use on food packaging used in contact with infant formula or human milk or on aseptic filling equipment used to fill such packaging (see Limitations/Specifications). The components of the FCS mixture will…

May. 08th, 2018

South Korea Revised Food Labeling Standard

Takehome: On April 26, 2018, MFDS released a notification announcing partial amendment to Food Labeling Standard in South Korea. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of South Korea has issued Notification No. 2018 – 32 Partial Amendment to the Labeling Standards for Food. Major changes introduced in the notification are as follows:…… Read More

May. 04th, 2018

Two Laws on Frontier Health and Quarantine and Export Commodity Inspection are Amended

Takehome： On April 27, 2018, the amendment of two laws regarding frontier health and commodity inspection was announced during the second plenary session of the 13th NPC Standing Committee. On April 27, 2018, at the second plenary session of the 13th NPC Standing Committee amendments were made to the “Frontier Health and Quarantine Law of the People’s Republic of China” and “Law of the People’s Republic of China on Import and Export Commodity Inspection”, along with four other laws. The decision became effective on the same date as the announcement. The most important changes are summarized below:…… Read More

May. 04th, 2018

China CFDA Publishes 4 Imported Health Food Filing Notices

Takehome 4 imported nutritional supplements from A&Z Pharmaceutical have obtained Health Food Filing Certificates. On the 28th of April, Health Food Review Center of China CFDA published filing certificates for 4 imported health food. They are listed in this table:…… Read More

May. 04th, 2018

Japan to Allow and Regulate Liquid Infant Formula

Takehome Japan issued a new standard on Liquid infant formula, containing product definition and provisions on manufacturing, composition, storage and other issues. On April 19, 2018, Japan Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare MHLW with the help of Japan Pharmaceutical Affairs and Food Sanitation Council issued a new standard for liquid infant formula, setting the requirements for this product as follows:…… Read More

May. 04th, 2018

Oceania Dairy Limited Approved by CNCA

Takehome: On April 20, 2018, CNCA approved New Zealand infant formula manufacturer Oceania Dairy Limited (belonging to Yili). On April 20, Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China (CNCA) released a list of registered overseas infant formula manufacturers, in which Oceania Dairy Limited (approval number 818) was newly approved. Currently, the company has two registered infant formula series and three formulas (stage1, 2, 3) within each: Pure-Nutra and PRO-KIDOTM. （For more details, visit our Flist）…… Read More

May. 04th, 2018

China SAMR Clarifies Health Food Labeling RequirementsChina SAMR Clarifies Health Food Labeling Requirements

Takehome China SAMR clarified matters concerning use of labelling claims on health foods. On 17th of April, China State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) published an interpretation of CFDA’s announcement   implemented on 13th February 2018 on the labeling of health food with function claims. It covers the following areas:…… Read More

May. 04th, 2018

EU Takes Aim at China’s Infant Formula Registration Policy

Takehome: EU has claimed that China’s infant formula registration policy constitutes an anti-competitive technical barrier to trade and has made its own suggestions on how China should change its current infant formula international trade policy. On Apr. 19, 2018, WTO announced European Union’s objection towards China’s infant formula registration policy. The statements are summarized in the following 3 points:…… Read More

May. 04th, 2018

China GAC Optimizes Integration of Custom Clearance Inspection Qualifications

Takehome China GAC announced new steps towards the integration of Custom Clearance Inspection Qualifications, merging some procedures and reviewing details of registration and filing as well as new requirements for already registered or filed companies. On April 16th, China General Administration of Customs (GAC) announced the optimized integration of Custom Clearance Inspection Qualifications, in line with the State Council reform that transferred responsibilities previously assigned to AQSIQ (and provincial CIQs) to the General Administration of Customs. This reform will cover the following three areas:…… Read More

May. 04th, 2018
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