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Taiwan Province Reports Imported Tempeh Chips Containing Unauthorized Sweetener
On April 21, 2026, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) released a list of non-compliant imported foods identified through border inspection, indicating that a batch of tempeh chips from Indonesia contained a non-compliant sweetener.
Taiwan TFDA import inspection food additives cyclamate non compliance food safety
Apr 24, 2026
June Compliance Deadline Approaches: How Can Cross-Border Health Supplement Companies Respond to Tougher Scrutiny?
A regulatory shift centered on risk management is reshaping China's imported food sector, especially the fast-growing cross-border health supplement segment. June 1, 2026 marks a critical compliance milestone concerning product identity and regulatory status.
China GACC Decree 280 cross border e-commerce dietary supplements compliance food import regulation
Apr 23, 2026
Chocolate Recalled in Australia and New Zealand Due to Undeclared Allergen
On April 20, 2026, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) issued a recall notice indicating that Ministry of Chocolate Pty Ltd is recalling a chocolate product due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (gluten).
Australia New Zealand FSANZ food recall allergen gluten food safety
Apr 23, 2026
Taiwan Province Revises Maximum Residue Limits for Abamectin and Other Pesticides in Certain Foods
On April 21, 2026, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) under the Ministry of Health and Welfare issued Announcement No. 1151300817, revising the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for abamectin and several other pesticides in certain foods (see partial table below). The regulation takes effect immediately.
Taiwan TFDA MRL revision pesticide residues abamectin food safety regulation
Apr 23, 2026
Japan Proposes to Ban Chlorpyrifos
On April 20, 2026, Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) issued a public notice proposing to amend the second annex of the Agricultural Chemicals Regulation Act to designate chlorpyrifos as a prohibited active ingredient in pesticides. The public consultation period runs from April 21 to May 20, 2026.
Japan MAFF pesticide ban chlorpyrifos public consultation food safety regulation
Apr 23, 2026
China Proposes Inclusion of Lycopene in Health Food Raw Material Catalogue
Recently, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released the Draft Catalogue of Health Food Raw Materials – Lycopene, proposing to include lycopene in the health food raw material catalogue and soliciting public comments. The deadline for feedback is May 10, 2026.
China SAMR health food lycopene draft catalogue approval
Apr 22, 2026
Taiwan Detects Excessive Pesticide Residues in Imported Fresh Durian
On April 21, 2026, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) released a list of non-compliant food products identified during border inspections, indicating that a batch of fresh durian imported from Vietnam was found to contain excessive pesticide residues.
​Taiwan TFDA border inspection pesticide residue non-compliance durian import
Apr 22, 2026
Japan Proposes Revision of Maximum Residue Limits for Multiple Pesticides and Veterinary Drugs in Certain Foods
On April 14, 2026, Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency issued Draft Regulation No. 235110029, proposing revisions to the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for seven pesticides and veterinary drugs, including afidopyropen, in certain foods. The public consultation period is open until May 18, 2026.
Japan MRL pesticide veterinary drug residue revision consultation
Apr 22, 2026
China Issues 2026 Administrative Protection Work Plan for Intellectual Property
On April 10, 2026, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued the 2026 Administrative Protection Work Plan for Intellectual Property.
China CNIPA intellectual property administrative protection food pharmaceutical regulation
Apr 20, 2026
Japan Proposes Partial Amendments to the Interpretative Notice on the Liquor Tax Act and Related Administrative Regulations
On April 15, 2026, Japan issued a draft for partial amendments to the Interpretative Notice on the Liquor Tax Act and Related Administrative Regulations and opened it for public consultation until May 15, 2026.
Japan liquor tax happoshu regulation amendment consultation bookkeeping
Apr 20, 2026
Taiwan Proposes Standards for the Management of Traditional Chinese Medicinal Materials Used as Food Ingredients
On April 13, 2026, the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) of Taiwan issued a public consultation on a draft titled Standards for the Classification and Product Attribute Determination of Traditional Chinese Medicinal Materials Permitted for Use as Food Ingredients. The proposal aims to clarify the boundary between food and pharmaceuticals and strengthen the management of traditional Chinese medicinal materials used as food ingredients. The consultation period is 60 days.
China Taiwan MOHW traditional chinese medicine food ingredient standard draft classification regulat
Apr 20, 2026
United States Releases Annual Report on Export Certification Requirements for China's Food and Agricultural Products
On April 10, 2026, the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued Report No. CH2026-0025, the Annual Report on Export Certification for China's Food and Agricultural Products.
United States USDA FAS China export certificate food trade registration GACC280
Apr 17, 2026
Australia Proposes Adjustments to Biosecurity and Imported Food Regulatory Fees
On April 13, 2026, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of Australia issued Biosecurity Notice 06-26, informing importers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, biosecurity industry stakeholders, vessel masters, and shipping agents of proposed adjustments to biosecurity and imported food regulatory fees, scheduled to take effect from July 1, 2026.
Australia DAFF biosecurity import fees inspection regulation revision cost recovery
Apr 16, 2026
Japan Proposes Revision of Standards for Pesticides MRL in Food, Including Maximum Residue Limits for Multiple Pesticides and Veterinary Drugs
On April 14, 2026, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan issued Notice No. 235110029, proposing amendments to the Standards for Foods and Food Additives. The proposal primarily revises maximum residue limits (MRLs) for multiple pesticides and veterinary drugs in certain foods. The public consultation period is open until May 18, 2026.
Japan MHLW residue limit MRL pesticide veterinary drug revision
Apr 16, 2026
Australia Revises Maximum Residue Limits for Certain Pesticides in Food
On April 7, 2026, the Government Gazette of Australia published a notice revising the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for certain pesticides in selected food commodities.
Australia pesticide residue limit MRL food safety revision agriculture
Apr 16, 2026
Japan Revises Standards for the Use of Sodium Sulfite, Zinc Gluconate, Sodium Hydrosulfite, Sulfur Dioxide, Potassium Metabisulfite, and Sodium Metabisulfite
On April 7, 2026, the Consumer Affairs Agency of Japan issued Notification No. 140 to revise the standards for the use of the food additives sodium sulfite, zinc gluconate, sodium hydrosulfite, sulfur dioxide, potassium metabisulfite, and sodium metabisulfite.
Japan Consumer Affairs Agency food additives sulfite revision limit standard zinc gluconate
Apr 15, 2026
​Australia Seeks Public Consultation on Improving Sunscreen Regulatory Framework
On March 26, 2026, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia initiated a public consultation on proposed amendments aimed at improving the regulatory framework for therapeutic sunscreens. The consultation document outlines several options to enhance the current system in the following areas:
Australia TGA consultation sunscreen SPF regulation GMP labeling
Apr 14, 2026
Registration Red Alert Critical Q&As Every Overseas Food Producer Must Know to Enter China
Since the implementation of GACC Decree No. 248 nearly four years ago, over 96,000 overseas food enterprises have completed registration, officially embarking on their journey into the Chinese market. As a professional compliance service provider with deep sector expertise, FoodMate has successfully delivered technical guidance to more than 100 domestic and international enterprises, enabling them to secure market access qualifications smoothly. With the promulgation of the new regulations (GACC Decree No. 280) and supporting documents, China has further tightened its registration approval and oversight of overseas food manufacturers for import. In response to the surge of industry inquiries, FoodMate has compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions below:
China GACC Registration Overseas Food Producer regulation Decree No.280
Apr 14, 2026
China Suspends Arrebeef SA Meat Exports from Argentina
According to Argentina's La Nación on March 20, China has suspended exports to China from the Argentine meat processor Arrebeef SA. The company's status in the Chinese official system has been updated to "Import Suspended," a move confirmed by Argentine authorities.
China Argentina Arrebeef meat export import suspension food safety residues customs
Apr 13, 2026
Japan Revises Food Labeling Standards
On April 1, 2026, Japan issued Cabinet Ordinance No. 34, revising the Food Labeling Standards, including specific requirements for allergens, consumption periods, heating instructions, and other safety matters. The revision is based on the Food Labeling Act and aims to systematize labeling for processed foods.
Japan Food Labeling Act revision food labeling allergens processed food misleading claims standards
Apr 10, 2026
​State Administration for Market Regulation Issues Draft "Health Food Ingredient Catalog - Lycopene" for Public Consultation
On April 2, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released the draft "Health Food Ingredient Catalog - Lycopene" for public consultation, proposing to include lycopene in the health food ingredient catalog.
China SAMR health food ingredient catalog lycopene registration filing functional ingredient
Apr 10, 2026
GACC Releases FAQs and Responses on the Administrative Measures for Registration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Food
On April 8, 2026, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) released FAQs and responses regarding the Administrative Measures for the Registration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Food. Currently, food categories requiring official recommendation for registration include meat and meat products, aquatic products, and others. Compared with the previous version of the Measures, six categories of primary edible agricultural products have been removed, including oilseeds, coarse grains, fresh vegetables, dried beans, seasonings, and unroasted coffee beans and cocoa beans.
China GACC registration imported food overseas manufacturers agricultural products
Apr 08, 2026
New requirements on regulatory of prepackaged konjac-containing jelly confectionery to take effect on April 1
A spokesman for the Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department said today (March 31) that the Food and Drugs (Composition and Labelling) (Amendment) Regulation 2025 (Amendment Regulation), passed by the Legislative Council by negative vetting on August 20, 2025, will take effect tomorrow (April 1). The Amendment Regulation prohibits the sale of mini-cup konjac-containing jelly confectionery with a height or width not exceeding 45 millimetres in Hong Kong. In addition, other prepackaged konjac jelly products must be labelled with choking warning statements on their packaging, thereby strengthening regulation of prepackaged mini-cup-shaped konjac-containing jelly confectionery.
China Hong Kong regulatory requirement prepackaged konjac jelly confectionery
Apr 08, 2026
Japan Releases Annual Plan for Monitoring and Survey of Hazardous Chemicals and Microorganisms Related to Food Safety for FY2026
On March 31, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan released the Annual Plan for Monitoring and Survey of Hazardous Chemicals and Microorganisms Related to Food Safety for FY2026. The plan is based on a five-year mid-term program and aims to systematically assess the occurrence of hazardous factors in food, evaluate the effectiveness of current control measures, and explore the need for new measures.
Japan MAFF monitoring plan food safety chemical hazards microorganisms FAMIC
Apr 07, 2026
NMPA Solicits Public Comments on Announcement on Cosmetic Registration and Filing Matters
On March 31, 2026, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China issued a draft announcement on cosmetic registration and filing matters for public consultation, with a feedback deadline of April 30, 2026.
China NMPA cosmetics registration filing public consultation efficacy evaluation
Apr 07, 2026
Cross-border E-commerce Special Medical Purpose Foods for Personal Use Only, Strictly Prohibited from Resale
Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP) are specially formulated products designed to meet the unique nutritional or dietary needs of individuals with restricted food intake, impaired digestion or absorption, metabolic disorders, or specific medical conditions. These products are directly related to the health and safety of vulnerable groups. China implements strict registration and regulatory supervision over FSMP, and any illegal or non-compliant business activities will be seriously investigated and penalized in accordance with the law.
China FSMP food safety registration compliance cross-border e-commerce ban
Apr 03, 2026
State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) Issues Notice on Further Implementing the Anti-Unfair Competition Law of the PRC
On March 30, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued a notice to strengthen the implementation of the Anti-Unfair Competition Law of the People's Republic of China. Key points include:
China SAMR Anti-Unfair Competition Law platform regulation unfair competition market supervisio
Apr 03, 2026
Japan Proposes to Revise the Enforcement Regulations of the Plant Protection Act and Related Regulations
On March 10, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan issued a notice proposing revisions to the Enforcement Regulations of the Plant Protection Act and related regulations, and opened a public consultation with a deadline of April 8, 2026.
Japan MAFF revision plant protection quarantine pests import export consultation
Apr 03, 2026
Upgraded Regulatory Requirements for Pet Feed in 2026: Key Points to Watch
In March 2026, the General Office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs issued the "Work Plan for Feed Quality and Safety Supervision in 2026," making clear arrangements for feed quality and safety supervision. Among them, regulatory requirements related to pet feed have been significantly adjusted. Foodmate closely follows the relevant contents of the plan, focusing on new changes and requirements in pet feed regulation, and summarizes the key points to help industry stakeholders accurately understand regulatory trends and standardize the production and operation of pet feed.
China MARA pet feed regulation update risk classification testing mycotoxins
Apr 03, 2026
Hong Kong Issues Industry Guidance on Konjac Jelly
On March 31, 2026, Hong Kong released the "2025 Amendment to the Food and Drugs (Composition and Labelling) Regulations", providing industry guidance on konjac jelly products.
China Hong Kong konjac jelly food regulation labelling ingredient requirements choking warning
Apr 02, 2026
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