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Food Partner Network News With the increasing number of national trade exports , export companies are facingmore and more reports of unqualified reports from importing countries.
It is very important for exporting companies to understand the food safety regulations of importing countries .
In 2021, foreign Many regulations and standards have also been released for food .
FoodPartner Network summarizes and organizes important regulations issued abroad.
For the convenience of enterprises, FoodPartner Network will select food labeling regulations, import and export related, and raw material use related aspects for analysis for enterprises.
reference.
In the last issue, I shared with you the food label article, and in this issue, I will share with you the import and export article.
It is very important for exporting companies to understand the food safety regulations of importing countries .
In 2021, foreign Many regulations and standards have also been released for food .
FoodPartner Network summarizes and organizes important regulations issued abroad.
For the convenience of enterprises, FoodPartner Network will select food labeling regulations, import and export related, and raw material use related aspects for analysis for enterprises.
reference.
In the last issue, I shared with you the food label article, and in this issue, I will share with you the import and export article.
1.
The EU issues third country access requirements
The EU issues third country access requirements
On March 24, 2021, the European Union issued Regulation (EU) 2021/404 "According to the European Parliament and the Council (EU) 2016/429, to formulate a list of third countries and regions that allow animals, reproductive products and products of animal origin to enter the EU" and Regulation (EU) 2021/405 "According to the European Parliament and the Council (EU) 2017/625, formulate a list of third countries or regions where certain animals and animal products for human consumption enter the EU", the above regulations have been issued in April 2021 Implemented on the 21st
.
Among them, Regulation (EU) 2021/405 is the list of countries or regions for the access of animals and animal products for human food.
Article 3-Article 26 stipulates that meat, eggs, milk, aquatic products, honey, etc.
are allowed to be exported to the EU.
The list of third countries or regions, such as Article 13, stipulates that the EU allows the import of certain aquatic products (excluding bivalve molluscs) from China
.
.
Among them, Regulation (EU) 2021/405 is the list of countries or regions for the access of animals and animal products for human food.
Article 3-Article 26 stipulates that meat, eggs, milk, aquatic products, honey, etc.
are allowed to be exported to the EU.
The list of third countries or regions, such as Article 13, stipulates that the EU allows the import of certain aquatic products (excluding bivalve molluscs) from China
.
2.
Control requirements at EU border control points
Control requirements at EU border control points
The regulations related to border control issued by the EU in 2021 are Regulation (EU) 2021/630, Regulation (EU) 2021/632, Regulation (EU) 2021/608, Regulation (EU) 2021/630, Regulation (EU) 2021/1900 , Regulation (EU) 2021/2305, Regulation (EU) 2021/2325, involving candy, noodles, bread, food supplements, meat, non-animal origin food, organic products,
etc.
etc.
3.
Australia issues a number of export control rules
Australia issues a number of export control rules
In 2020, the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment proposed that there are still many aspects of the country's existing regulatory framework for the control of food and agricultural products that need to be improved, and decided to improve agricultural export legislation
.
The new legislative framework for Australian food and agricultural exports includes the Export Control Act and the Export Control Rules, which will supersede export-related provisions and orders and Legislative instruments such as regulations
.
.
The new legislative framework for Australian food and agricultural exports includes the Export Control Act and the Export Control Rules, which will supersede export-related provisions and orders and Legislative instruments such as regulations
.
4.
Australia issues the Imported Food Control Directive
Australia issues the Imported Food Control Directive
On November 30, 2021, Australia issued the "Imported Food Control Directive Amendment (Risk Foods) 2021"
.
The regulation amends the Imported Food Control Directive 2019 to classify kava products as a risk food, which is in line with the risk advice provided by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand
.
Both ready-to-eat berries and ready-to-eat pomegranates are divided into two types, the first as fresh or frozen products and the second as dried products, which will allow these foods to be regulated according to their characteristics and attendant risks
.
Fresh or frozen ready-to-eat berries and ready-to-eat pomegranates require a food safety management certificate for import, while dried ready-to-eat berries and ready-to-eat pomegranates do not
.
In addition, the effective date of bivalve mollusks and bivalve mollusk products must have a recognized foreign government certificate has been extended by 12 months to November 9, 2023
.
.
The regulation amends the Imported Food Control Directive 2019 to classify kava products as a risk food, which is in line with the risk advice provided by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand
.
Both ready-to-eat berries and ready-to-eat pomegranates are divided into two types, the first as fresh or frozen products and the second as dried products, which will allow these foods to be regulated according to their characteristics and attendant risks
.
Fresh or frozen ready-to-eat berries and ready-to-eat pomegranates require a food safety management certificate for import, while dried ready-to-eat berries and ready-to-eat pomegranates do not
.
In addition, the effective date of bivalve mollusks and bivalve mollusk products must have a recognized foreign government certificate has been extended by 12 months to November 9, 2023
.
5.
India's FSSAI revises import regulations
India's FSSAI revises import regulations
On November 10, 2021, India issued the "Food Safety and Standards (Import) 1st Amendment Regulations in 2021", and this amendment adds new content related to the registration and inspection of foreign food facilities
.
The regulation came into effect on November 10, 2021, and food operators should comply with all provisions of this regulation by June 1, 2022
.
.
The regulation came into effect on November 10, 2021, and food operators should comply with all provisions of this regulation by June 1, 2022
.
6.
Singapore issues import requirements for pearl oyster meat
Singapore issues import requirements for pearl oyster meat
On June 22, 2021, the Singapore Food Authority issued the Import Requirements Document for Pearl Oyster Meat, which is a letter from the Singapore Food Authority for feedback from fish and seafood traders.
The Singapore Food Authority reviewed the food safety risks of pearl oyster The origin and product characteristics of the meat are explained, and it is stipulated that all importers shall ensure that the following requirements are met before importing pearl oyster meat; 1.
Pearl oyster meat products are collected and processed by an institution and managed by the competent authority of the exporting country; 2.
Pearl oyster meat Oyster meat products are processed under hygienic conditions; 3.
Pearl oyster meat products meet the requirements of Singapore food regulations and SFA
.
The Singapore Food Authority reviewed the food safety risks of pearl oyster The origin and product characteristics of the meat are explained, and it is stipulated that all importers shall ensure that the following requirements are met before importing pearl oyster meat; 1.
Pearl oyster meat products are collected and processed by an institution and managed by the competent authority of the exporting country; 2.
Pearl oyster meat Oyster meat products are processed under hygienic conditions; 3.
Pearl oyster meat products meet the requirements of Singapore food regulations and SFA
.
7.
The Philippines establishes a safety tracking system for the import of agricultural products
The Philippines establishes a safety tracking system for the import of agricultural products
On November 25, 2021, the Philippine Department of Agriculture issued "Establishing a Secure Tracking System for Agricultural Imports" (Memorandum Orders No.
71), which aims to enhance the food safety of imported agricultural products by establishing a source system for imported agricultural products and ensuring traceability.
and Philippine food safety, and combating agricultural smuggling
.
Rice is also listed as a primary agricultural product in the regulation
.
71), which aims to enhance the food safety of imported agricultural products by establishing a source system for imported agricultural products and ensuring traceability.
and Philippine food safety, and combating agricultural smuggling
.
Rice is also listed as a primary agricultural product in the regulation
.
8.
Japan publishes the outline of the pre-confirmation system for imported food
Japan publishes the outline of the pre-confirmation system for imported food
On June 29, 2021, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan issued Circular 0629 No.
7 for Raw Food, which significantly revised the "Outline of the Pre-Confirmation System for Imported Food and Other Products" (hereinafter referred to as the "Outline of the System")
.
The revised outline includes the scope of application of the pre-confirmation system for imported food, etc.
, the content of pre-confirmation, the application procedures for pre-confirmation, the validity period of registration, import procedures, the role of exporting countries in this system, and other parts of the content
.
This is the first revision after more than 20 years since the publication of the Outline of the Pre-Confirmation System for Imported Food, etc.
, and more specific requirements have been made in each part of the system outline, which will have important implications for the import of food in the future.
guiding significance
.
7 for Raw Food, which significantly revised the "Outline of the Pre-Confirmation System for Imported Food and Other Products" (hereinafter referred to as the "Outline of the System")
.
The revised outline includes the scope of application of the pre-confirmation system for imported food, etc.
, the content of pre-confirmation, the application procedures for pre-confirmation, the validity period of registration, import procedures, the role of exporting countries in this system, and other parts of the content
.
This is the first revision after more than 20 years since the publication of the Outline of the Pre-Confirmation System for Imported Food, etc.
, and more specific requirements have been made in each part of the system outline, which will have important implications for the import of food in the future.
guiding significance
.
9.
Japan releases guidance plan for imported food surveillance in fiscal year 2021
Japan releases guidance plan for imported food surveillance in fiscal year 2021
On March 26, 2021, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan issued the Circular No.
1 of Raw Food 0326, announcing the guidance plan for imported food surveillance in fiscal year 2021
.
1 of Raw Food 0326, announcing the guidance plan for imported food surveillance in fiscal year 2021
.
The imported products involved mainly include: food, food additives, utensils, containers and packaging, toys,
etc.
The plan states that in fiscal 2021, about 100,000 surveillance inspections will be carried out for product categories such as livestock food and their products, aquatic products and their products, agricultural products and their products, an increase of about 300 over the previous year
.
The main items of monitoring and inspection include: pesticide and veterinary drug residue limits, food additives, pathogenic microorganisms, product ingredient specifications,
etc.
etc.
The plan states that in fiscal 2021, about 100,000 surveillance inspections will be carried out for product categories such as livestock food and their products, aquatic products and their products, agricultural products and their products, an increase of about 300 over the previous year
.
The main items of monitoring and inspection include: pesticide and veterinary drug residue limits, food additives, pathogenic microorganisms, product ingredient specifications,
etc.
The Fiscal Year 2021 Imported Food Surveillance Guidance Plan will be implemented from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022
.
.
10.
Indonesia issues import regulations to simplify the food import process
Indonesia issues import regulations to simplify the food import process
The Ministry of Trade Regulations "Import Policy and Import Arrangements", which came into effect on November 15, 2021, stipulated and updated the import procedures and requirements for food of animal origin, food of plant origin and some processed foods, with the purpose of facilitating the processing of government permits, Promote industrial and economic development
.
Among them, the biggest change is plant-derived food.
The regulation abolishes the requirement that imported plant-derived food must apply for an import recommendation letter from the Ministry of Agriculture in the previous Regulations on Restricted Imported Products
.
However, it should be noted that the "Horticultural Law" at the legal level and the regulations of the Ministry of Agriculture on the import of plant sources still require that imported plant-derived foods must apply for an import recommendation letter from the Ministry of Agriculture
.
.
Among them, the biggest change is plant-derived food.
The regulation abolishes the requirement that imported plant-derived food must apply for an import recommendation letter from the Ministry of Agriculture in the previous Regulations on Restricted Imported Products
.
However, it should be noted that the "Horticultural Law" at the legal level and the regulations of the Ministry of Agriculture on the import of plant sources still require that imported plant-derived foods must apply for an import recommendation letter from the Ministry of Agriculture
.
.
FoodPartners.
com reminds export-related companies to first determine the qualification requirements of the product (whether the product can be exported to the target country) when determining export compliance, and clarify whether the product is allowed to be exported.
If it is not allowed to export, the company can make plans in advance
.
