On December 29, 2022, Ukraine adopted Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine No. 2373 notified before in draft G/SPS/N/UKR/183, which approves the specifications for ceramic items meant to come into contact with food.
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Ukraine announces the adoption of the "Requirements for materials and articles made of regenerated cellulose film intended for contact with foodstuffs" of December 29, 2022, which lays out the specifications for materials and items made of…
The first Amendment Sheet to GB 9685-2016 Standard for the Use of Additives in Food Contact Materials and Articles, as well as 37 other drafts of GB food standards, were published on February 13, 2023 by China's National Health Commission (NHC…
Ban on importing live domestic and wild pigs, as well as their carcasses, from Italy, which went into effect on October 28, 2022, reportedly expired on January 25, 2023.
China notifies amendment of "Additives for Food Contact Materials and Articles" (GB 9685-2016). -The revised standard-
-Amend clause A.12 to "Table A.7, states that silicone rubber can be produced using rubber additivesChina amends National Food Safety Standard Canned Supplementary Food for Infants and Young Children. The main modification are-
China amends National Food Safety Standard General Rules for Infant Formula Food for Special Medical Purpose. The main modification are-
- Changed the terminology and meanings
- Changed the necessary ingredientsChina modifies National Food Safety Standard Food Additive Carbon Black from vegetable origin. The main modification are-
-relative molecular mass is changed
-particle size index is increasedIn accordance with Resolution MERCOSUR/GMC No. 07/22, the Brazilian ORDINANCE MAP NO.
Indonesia publishes a decree which lists different kinds of microorganisms that can be utilised as raw materials in processed foods if they meet the standards.
-The listed probiotic microorganisms are :
-1. Bacillus coagulans