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It is very important for exporting companies to understand the food safety regulations of importing countries .
In 2021, foreign countries will also focus on food Many regulations and standards have been released , and FoodPartners.
com has summarized and sorted out important regulations issued abroad.
For the convenience of enterprises, FoodPartners.
com will select food labeling regulations, import and export -related, and raw material use-related aspects for analysis for enterprises' reference .
1.
The United States lists sesame as an allergen
The United States lists sesame as an allergen
On April 23, 2021 the United States passed the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education and Research Act, which will: collect national information on Americans' exposure to food allergens and the incidence of food allergies to specific allergens; update allergy Original labeling law to include sesame seeds; expansion of current guidance on patient experience data to include food allergies; and economic costs of studying food allergies
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The law also revised the allergen ingredients in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include sesame seeds on the list of food allergens
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The law also revised the allergen ingredients in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include sesame seeds on the list of food allergens
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2.
The EU will enforce the front labeling of labels
The EU will enforce the front labeling of labels
On February 3, 2021, the European Union Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published "EFSA's scientific advice to provide the basis for a proposal to harmonize mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labelling and to restrict claims on food" stating that EFSA is required to have until March 2022 Submitted its scientific opinion, and a public consultation took place on November 15, 2021, and the comments are due January 9, 2022
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3.
The Russian Federation approves the mandatory identification and labelling requirements for packaged drinking water
The Russian Federation approves the mandatory identification and labelling requirements for packaged drinking water
On May 31, 2021, the Government of the Russian Federation issued Decree No.
N.
841, approving the relevant regulations of the "Packaged Drinking Water Labeling Rules" and "Regulations on the Regulation of the National Information System for the Circulation of Packaged Drinking Water".
Water (HS CODE: 2201) must be marked with mandatory identification labels, and the rest of bottled water (HS CODE: 22019000) will be marked as above from March 1, 2022
.
N.
841, approving the relevant regulations of the "Packaged Drinking Water Labeling Rules" and "Regulations on the Regulation of the National Information System for the Circulation of Packaged Drinking Water".
Water (HS CODE: 2201) must be marked with mandatory identification labels, and the rest of bottled water (HS CODE: 22019000) will be marked as above from March 1, 2022
.
4.
Australia and New Zealand revise food allergen labeling
Australia and New Zealand revise food allergen labeling
On February 24, 2021, Food Standards Australia and New Zealand issued an amendment to the Food Standards Australia and New Zealand Code, revising the relevant requirements for declaration of allergen substances in food
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To revise the allergen labeling requirements for food, in addition to identifying allergens in the statement of ingredients according to the mandatory designated terms, a general allergen statement (summary statement) should also be marked adjacent to the ingredients list
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To revise the allergen labeling requirements for food, in addition to identifying allergens in the statement of ingredients according to the mandatory designated terms, a general allergen statement (summary statement) should also be marked adjacent to the ingredients list
.
5.
South Korea revises laws on labelling and advertising of food, etc.
South Korea revises laws on labelling and advertising of food, etc.
The content related to labeling and advertising in South Korea is managed through the Law on Labeling and Advertising of Food, etc.
, which was promulgated on March 13, 2018, and was officially implemented on March 14, 2019 after a one-year transition period.
South Korea has formulated the Law on Labeling and Advertising of Food, Etc.
and its implementation orders and implementation rules, which mainly refine and supplement the content of the main regulations
.
In 2021, South Korea has revised the "Law on the Labeling and Advertising of Food, etc.
" and its implementation order and implementation rules a total of 4 times
.
It mainly includes nutrition labels, consumption period, sodium nitrite labeling requirements and prohibited labeling matters
.
, which was promulgated on March 13, 2018, and was officially implemented on March 14, 2019 after a one-year transition period.
South Korea has formulated the Law on Labeling and Advertising of Food, Etc.
and its implementation orders and implementation rules, which mainly refine and supplement the content of the main regulations
.
In 2021, South Korea has revised the "Law on the Labeling and Advertising of Food, etc.
" and its implementation order and implementation rules a total of 4 times
.
It mainly includes nutrition labels, consumption period, sodium nitrite labeling requirements and prohibited labeling matters
.
6.
FSSAI of India revises the Food Safety and Standards (Labeling and Display) Regulations 2020
FSSAI of India revises the Food Safety and Standards (Labeling and Display) Regulations 2020
On September 16, 2021, India issued the Food Safety and Standards (Labeling and Display) Regulations, 1st Amendment, 2021, which addresses Article 7 and Schedule 2 of the Food Safety and Standards (Labeling and Display) Regulations 2020.
Mandatory declaration requirements for food labels have been formulated, such as food packaging with a surface area of not more than 30cm containing caloric or non-caloric sweeteners or their mixtures, the size of the numbers and letters of the declaration or specific instructions shall not be less than 1mm; in Schedule 2 After Article 1 and its related items, the declaration requirements for 10% sorbitol and pear alcohol are added, and the relevant declaration requirements for sweeteners are revised
.
Mandatory declaration requirements for food labels have been formulated, such as food packaging with a surface area of not more than 30cm containing caloric or non-caloric sweeteners or their mixtures, the size of the numbers and letters of the declaration or specific instructions shall not be less than 1mm; in Schedule 2 After Article 1 and its related items, the declaration requirements for 10% sorbitol and pear alcohol are added, and the relevant declaration requirements for sweeteners are revised
.
7.
Malaysia revises food labels
Malaysia revises food labels
Malaysia publishes draft amendments to the Food Regulations 1985, with the following amendments: delete the word "water" in Rule 11(1)(e) and incorporate Codex requirements explaining water that needs to be labelled as an ingredient; amend Rule 11( 5) Provisions on allergens, amend the group "beans and soy products, including peanuts and soybeans" to the two groups stipulated in the Codex Alimentarius; Amend Table 1 in Schedule 5A of the Food Regulations 1985" "No trans fatty acids" nutritional content claim and delete the claim "low in trans fatty acids"; list the functional claim of potassium in Table 3 of Schedule 5A under Section 18E of the Food Regulations 1985; Amendment to Table 3 functional claim requirements in Schedule 5A to allow claims for Tocotrienol Rich Fraction (TRF) and Potassium
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8.
The Philippines issues milk labeling requirements
The Philippines issues milk labeling requirements
The Philippines publishes amendments to the labelling guidelines for infant formula, other dairy products, food and beverages, and other related products within the scope of E.
O51 Milk Code
.
O51 Milk Code
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This regulation specifies what must be identified on the labels of infant formula, other dairy products, food and beverages and other related products within the scope of E.
O51 Milk Code: 1 Main display layout: product and brand name (food name), net content and solids content, main information (for infants under 2 years, breast milk is the most ideal food; there is no substitute for breast milk); 2 information panels: ingredient list, nutrition facts list, date marking and storage instructions, usage information, name and address, country of origin, batch, food registration (FR) number, secondary information (such as use of infant formula/milk supplements on the advice of a health professional, unnecessary and incorrect use of this product may be harmful to you danger to the health of the child)
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O51 Milk Code: 1 Main display layout: product and brand name (food name), net content and solids content, main information (for infants under 2 years, breast milk is the most ideal food; there is no substitute for breast milk); 2 information panels: ingredient list, nutrition facts list, date marking and storage instructions, usage information, name and address, country of origin, batch, food registration (FR) number, secondary information (such as use of infant formula/milk supplements on the advice of a health professional, unnecessary and incorrect use of this product may be harmful to you danger to the health of the child)
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9.
Indonesia has updated a number of food labelling regulations
Indonesia has updated a number of food labelling regulations
In 2021, Indonesia issued a number of regulations related to food labeling, including the Regulations on Amending the Labeling of Processed Foods, Regulations on the Supervision of Advertising of Processed Foods, and Regulations on Nutritional Value Information on Labels of Processed Foods
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The “Regulations on the Supervision of Advertising of Processed Foods”, which came into effect on February 23, revised the advertising vocabulary related to the description of the source of raw materials of processed food
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The "Revised Processed Food Labeling Regulations", which came into effect on August 2, revised the requirements on mandatory warnings, nutritional value information, claims, vegetarian labeling, and percentage of labeling raw materials on the main display page
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The Regulations on Nutritional Value Information on the Labels of Processed Foods, which came into effect on November 19, regulates the regulations on nutrition labels on food labels
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The “Regulations on the Supervision of Advertising of Processed Foods”, which came into effect on February 23, revised the advertising vocabulary related to the description of the source of raw materials of processed food
.
The "Revised Processed Food Labeling Regulations", which came into effect on August 2, revised the requirements on mandatory warnings, nutritional value information, claims, vegetarian labeling, and percentage of labeling raw materials on the main display page
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The Regulations on Nutritional Value Information on the Labels of Processed Foods, which came into effect on November 19, regulates the regulations on nutrition labels on food labels
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In addition, according to the website of the Indonesian food regulatory authority, the current draft regulations on processed food label claims are being revised and are expected to be issued next year
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10.
Myanmar issues instructions on labelling of prepackaged food
Myanmar issues instructions on labelling of prepackaged food
In October 2021, the Myanmar Food FDA issued the "Prepackaged Food Labeling and Labeling Directive" in accordance with Article 38 of the "Food Law"
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Prior to this, Myanmar's labelling regulations for prepackaged food were scattered in notices such as the Minimum Requirements for the Food Industry
.
After the publication of the "Prepackaged Food Labeling and Labeling Directive", Myanmar has relatively comprehensive regulations on the management of prepackaged food labeling and labeling, and also provides clear guidance to food manufacturers and importers
.
The content that must be included in the label identification mainly includes food name, ingredient list, net content, labeling requirements of the country of origin, allergen information,
etc.
.
Prior to this, Myanmar's labelling regulations for prepackaged food were scattered in notices such as the Minimum Requirements for the Food Industry
.
After the publication of the "Prepackaged Food Labeling and Labeling Directive", Myanmar has relatively comprehensive regulations on the management of prepackaged food labeling and labeling, and also provides clear guidance to food manufacturers and importers
.
The content that must be included in the label identification mainly includes food name, ingredient list, net content, labeling requirements of the country of origin, allergen information,
etc.
Labeling compliance is very important for exporting companies.
It is the first responsibility of exporting companies to understand the trends of foreign food labeling regulations and ensure that exporting companies are compliant.
FoodPartner Network reminds exporting companies to pay attention to:
It is the first responsibility of exporting companies to understand the trends of foreign food labeling regulations and ensure that exporting companies are compliant.
FoodPartner Network reminds exporting companies to pay attention to:
Formal inspection: based on prepackaged food labels, prepackaged food nutrition labels, food labels for special dietary uses, special label requirements for ordinary food, label requirements for health food, special label requirements for new raw materials, food additive label labels, food-related products Label identification and product implementation standards and other standards or regulations, check the comprehensiveness of the content of the label
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Compliance Analysis: Check the accuracy of the content of the label
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According to the characteristics of the product, the processing technology and the specific conditions of raw and auxiliary materials, according to the requirements of laws, regulations and standards, check the comprehensiveness and compliance of its labels, including the compliance of special claims
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According to the characteristics of the product, the processing technology and the specific conditions of raw and auxiliary materials, according to the requirements of laws, regulations and standards, check the comprehensiveness and compliance of its labels, including the compliance of special claims
.
