China Food Regulatory Updates
On June 7, 2024, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued the Work Specifications for the List of Non-Edible Substances That May Be Added to Food, aiming to ensure the necessity, scientific validity, and feasibility of the list of non-edible substances allowed for food additives by: a) establishing an expert committee; b) regulating the procedures for collecting and reviewing suggestions on additions or revisions to the list. This is intended to standardize food safety management.
On June 14, 2024, the National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued a public consultation on the new food ingredient Stevia polyphenols. Comments are welcomed until July 14, 2024.
On June 24, 2024, China CFSA issued a public consultation on seven new food additives and the expanded use of two existing food additives. These include:
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Type |
Name |
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New Food Additive Varieties |
Steviol glycosides from fermentation |
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Glucoamylase |
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Serine protease |
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Lipase |
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4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3-(2H)-furanone |
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2’-fucosyllactose，2’-FL |
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Lacto-N-tetraose，LNT |
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Food Additive that Expands the Use |
Sodium cyclamate |
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Steviol glycosides |
On June 27, 2024, the China National Health Commission (NHC) issued a solicitation letter seeking public opinions on 14 national food safety standards, including the GB 7718 General Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods. Comments are welcomed until August 26, 2024. See the previous news.
On June 28, 2024, the China SAMR released the consultation on the Administrative Measures for Supervision of Food Labeling (Draft), aiming to regulate the labeling practices of food producers and operators, enhance the supervision of food labeling, and ensure consumers can identify their legal rights regarding food labels. Comments are welcomed until July 27, 2024. See the previous news.
International Food Regulatory Updates
| European Union
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Date |
Regulation |
Additive |
Main Content |
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6 June 2024 |
(EU) 2024/1611 |
‘Isomaltulose powder |
Authorising the placing on the market of it as a novel food and amending Implementing Regulation. |
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17 June 2024 |
(EU) 2024/1685 |
Glycosylated 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol from Solanum glaucophylum extract |
Concerning the authorisation of a preparation of it as a feed additive for dairy cows. |
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20 June 2024 |
(EU) 2024/1723 |
Duddingtonia flagrans NCIMB 30336 |
Concerning the authorisation of a preparation of it as a feed additive for grazing animals for milk production of bovine species, sheep and goats |
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21 June 2024 |
(EU) 2024/1743 |
Endo-1,4-beta-mannanase (EC 3.2.1.78) |
Concerning the authorisation of a preparation of it as a feed additive for all poultry species for fattening and ornamental birds |
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24 June 2024 |
(EU) 2024/1750 |
Levilactobacillus brevis DSM 23231 |
Concerning the renewal of the authorisation of a preparation of it as a feed additive for all animal species and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 399/2014 |
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25 June 2024 |
(EU) 2024/1757 |
Lentilactobacillus buchneri NCIMB 30139 |
Concerning the renewal of the authorisation of a preparation of it as a feed additive for all animal species and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 96/2013 |
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25 June 2024 |
(EU) 2024/1755 |
acetic acid, calcium acetate and sodium diacetate |
Concerning the authorisation of these as feed additives for fish |
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27 June 2024 |
(EU) 2024/1786 |
ammonium chloride |
Concerning the renewal of the authorisation of a preparation of it as a feed additive for ruminants, cats and dogs and repealing Implementing Regulation (EU) No 725/2013 |
| Australia and New Zealand
On June 19, 2024, the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) issued Notification 294-24, including the followings:
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Type |
Application |
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New applications and proposals |
A1302 - Food derived from insect-protected corn line MZIR260 |
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Approval - Food Ministers' Meeting notification |
A1261 - Irradiation – Increase in maximum energy level |
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A1281 - Food derived from herbicide-tolerant and insect-protected corn line DP910521 |
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A1282 - Subtilisin from GM Bacillus subtilis as a processing aid |
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A1283 - 2′-FL from GM Corynebacterium glutamicum in infant formula products |
See the original announcement for details
| South Korea
On June 26th, 2024, the South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) officially issued Announcement No. 2024-308, announcing plans to make important modifications to parts of the Food Additive Codex. This revision aims to further regulate the use of food additives, ensure food safety and quality, and protect the health rights of consumers. See the original announcement for details.
Sources: Official regulatory authorities in respective countries/regions.
