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Australia Updates Import Conditions for Dried Fruits
On July 25, 2025, the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry updated the import conditions for dried fruits. The key points are as follows: Scope: These import requirements apply specifically to dried fruits. Shipments containing other dried plant materials may pose biosecurity risks. Note: Refer to the BICON case – Dried Herbs for Human Consumption – for shipments containing leaves, flowers, stems, roots, gums, resins, and tubers.
Australia Dried Fruits Nuts Cleanliness Requirement Dryness Requirement Import Permit
Jul 29, 2025
The Swedish Food Agency Issues Updated Inspection Regulations for the List of Vegetable Foods from Non-EU Countries
On July 28, 2025, the Swedish Food Agency announced that amendments to EU Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 will take effect on August 12, 2025. Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 contains a list of food products of plant origin from non-EU countries that are subject to border controls upon entry into the EU.
Sweden Vegetable Food Non-EU Aflatoxin A Dried Figs EU 1793 Require Certificates
Jul 29, 2025
Australia Updates Import Conditions for Fresh Snow Peas and Sugar Snap Peas for Human Consumption
On July 23, 2025, the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry updated the import conditions for fresh snow peas and sugar snap peas intended for human consumption.
Australia Snow Peas Snap Peas Import Peas Import Permit Phytosanitary Cerificate
Jul 28, 2025
Peru Issues New Technical Standard for Quinoa
On July 24, 2025, the National Institute for Quality (INACAL) of Peru approved two new national technical standards (NTP): “White Quinoa Grains (Raw Material) – Requirements” (NTP 011.462:2025) and “Raw Quinoa Flakes (Raw Material) – Requirements” (NTP 205.061:2025).
Peru White Quinoa NTP011.462 Raw Quinoa NTP205.061 Quinoa Flakes
Jul 28, 2025
Moldova Plans to Revise Sanitary Regulations for Infant Foods, Foods for Special Medical Purposes, and Total Diet Replacements for Weight Control
On July 24, 2025, the Ministry of Health of Moldova announced a proposed revision of sanitary regulations concerning infant foods, foods for special medical purposes, and total diet replacements for weight control. The public consultation period is open until August 6, 2025.
Moldova Sanitary Regulations Infant Foods Speical Medical Weight Control Follow-up Formula Casein-ir
Jul 25, 2025
The State Administration for Market Regulation Issues Registration Guidelines for Two Types of FSMPs
Recently, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued the "Registration Guidelines for Liquid Formulas for Special Medical Purposes" and the "Registration Guidelines for Thickening Component Formulas for Special Medical Purposes."
China SAMR FSMP Liquid Formulas Thickening Components Labeling Requirements
Jul 25, 2025
Japan Proposes Lifting Import Ban on Mexican Peppers Under the Plant Protection Act Enforcement Regulations
On July 18, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan issued a notice, proposing to revise the "Implementation Rules of the Plant Epidemic Prevention Law", lifting the ban on the import of Mexican chili peppers (Grossum variety), and soliciting opinions on this matter.
Japan MAFF Mexican Chili Mexican Pepper Grossum Variety Lift Ban
Jul 22, 2025
Japan Revises Glucose Standards
On July 22, 2025, Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) revised the standards for glucose. The revised standards take effect on the date of publication.
Japan Revise Glucose Standard MAFF Glucose Quality Anhydrous Glucose Glucose Label Test Method
Jul 22, 2025
Australia Revises Import Labeling Requirements
On July 17, 2025, the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry announced that, in order to ensure consistency in labeling for imported horticultural products and to simplify requirements, the Plant Import Operations (PIO) has decided to remove the phrase “For use in Australia” from the labels of all horticultural products entering the country.
Australia Revise Import Label Country Produce Fresh Fruits
Jul 18, 2025
Brazil Proposes to Revise Standards Related to Food Additives
On July 8, 2025, the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) released Public Consultation Document No. 1338, proposing revisions to the technical functions, maximum limits, and conditions of use for food additives and processing aids (as per Normative Instruction No. 211 of 2023). The public consultation period runs from July 15 to August 28.
Brazil Update Food Additive Plant Protein Drink Carrageenan Phosphoric Acid MRL Processing Cheese Im
Jul 17, 2025
The European Commission approved a genetically modified soybean for use in food and feed
On July 7, 2025, the European Commission approved the genetically modified soybean MON 87705 × MON 87708 × MON 89788 for use in food and feed. Developed by Bayer, this GM soybean contains the fatb1-a and fad2-1a genes derived from soybean, the DMO gene from Sphingobium herbicidovorans, and the EPSPS gene from Agrobacterium strain.
EC Approved GMO Soybean Genetically Modified MON 87705 MON 87708 MON 89788
Jul 16, 2025
Japan Issues Standards for Soy Sauce and Gluten-Free Rice Flour
On July 14, 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries issued quality standards for soy sauce and production standards for gluten-free rice flour.
Japan Quality Standar Soy Sauce Gluten-Free Rice Flour
Jul 15, 2025
FDA Approves Gardenia (Genipin) Blue Color Additive While Encouraging Faster Phase-Out of FD&C Red No. 3
On July 14, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of the use of gardenia (genipin) blue colorant in various food products, provided that its use complies with good manufacturing practices. This marks the fourth natural-source food colorant approved by the FDA in the past two months.
FDA Color Additive Approve Gardenia (Genipin) Blue Galdieria extract blue Calcium phosphate Butterfl
Jul 15, 2025
Brazil Revises Food Additive Regulations
On July 3, 2025, the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) issued Normative Instruction No. 380, revising regulations on the use of food additives. The instruction came into effect upon its publication. The main content includes the addition of maximum usage limits for certain food additives such as natamycin and phosphates in specific food categories.
Brazil Revise Food Regulations Natamycin Food Additive Use Limit Natamycin Phosphoric acid Sodium di
Jul 15, 2025
Canadian Food Safety Alert: Temporary Import Requirements for U.S.-Sourced Romaine Lettuce & Blended Salads
The conditions for importing leafy greens will require a Proof of Origin that confirms imported romaine lettuce and/or salad mixes containing romaine lettuce do not originate from the counties of Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, San Benito and Monterey in the Salinas Valley of California, U.S.
Canada Food Safety Food Alert Lettuce Salad Mixes Import Condition Certificate Licence
Jul 14, 2025
EAEC Technical Regulation on Food Additives Amended to Align with International Standards
On February 27, 2024, the amendments to the Eurasian Economic Union's (EAEU) technical regulation "On Safety of Food Additives, Flavorings, and Processing Aids" (TR CU 029/2012) officially came into force, further aligning with international and EU regulations. Foodmate Network has conducted a timely analysis of the amendments, with the key updates summarized below:
EAEU EEC Food Additive Carry-over Enzyme Souce Flavorings Supplemented Standard
Jul 10, 2025
India Declares Zero Import Duty on Soybeans
On July 3, 2025, India announced a zero import duty rate on soybeans, with the policy effective until March 31, 2026. The Ministry of Finance of India issued a customs notification to continue the import duty exemption policy on soybeans, with the implementation period ending on March 31, 2026.
India Publish Zero Tax Import Duty Zero Tariff Soybean DGFT
Jul 08, 2025
EU Approves Riboflavin from Eremothecium ashbyi as Feed Additive for All Animals
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1254 of 25 June 2025 concerning the authorisation of riboflavin produced from Eremothecium ashbyi CCTCCM 2019833, in the form of a dried inactivated fermentation product, as a feed additive for all animal species.
EU Approve Riboflavin Eremothecium ashbyi Feed Additive Nutritional Additive
Jul 01, 2025
EU Approves Riboflavin Produced by Eremothecium ashbyi CCTCCM 2019833 as a Feed Additive for All Animal Species
According to the Official Journal of the European Union, on June 26, 2025, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2025/1254, authorizing riboflavin produced by Eremothecium ashbyi CCTCCM 2019833 as a feed additive for all animal species, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
EU Approved Animal Feed Approves Riboflavin
Jun 27, 2025
Russia Approves Imported GM Soybeans as Raw Material for Export Feed
The resolution stipulates that Russian enterprises can import and process genetically modified soybeans that have been registered for food use in Russia, but it is strictly prohibited to use the processed feed for domestic consumption.
Russia GMO Soybean Export Approve Feed
Jun 25, 2025
Thailand FDA Issues “Maximum Limit Requirements for Ethylene Glycol and Diethylene Glycol Contaminants in Certain Food Additives"
This regulation stipulates the limit requirements for ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol contaminants in 12 types of food additives, including sorbitol, glycerin, propylene glycol, maltitol, polygluconol syrup, polysorbitol ester, and polyoxyethylene (20) dehydrated sorbitol monolaurate.
Thailand FDA Stipulate Ethylene Glycol Food Addtives Contaminants
Jun 24, 2025
How to Ensure Compliance and Avoid Legal Trap in Japan’s Food Additive Framework?
In April 2024, Japan officially implemented the Guidelines for “No Food Additive” Labeling.Today, let’s take 1 minute to understand Japan’s regulatory requirements for “no additives” claims!
Japan Food Addtives Legal Trap Correct Label Zero Additive
Jun 23, 2025
Japan Revises Standards for Food and Food Additives
On June 19, 2025, the Consumer Affairs Agency of Japan issued Notification No. 352 of the Food Safety Department, revising the Specifications and Standards for Food and Food Additives. （Pesticide Part）
Japan Revise Standard Food Pesticide MRL
Jun 20, 2025
India Updates FSSAI Lab List for Testing Fortified Rice, FRK, and Premix
India FSSAI releases the revised list of FSSAI notified laboratories for testing of fortificants in Fortified Rice (FR), Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) and Vitamin-Mineral Premix for Fortified Rice Kernel.
India FSSAI Fortified Rice Rice Kernel Vitamin-Mineral
Jun 17, 2025
Cyclamate: The "Sweet Trap" Behind Domestic and International Regulatory Differences[NO.2]
Last time we discussed certain honey twist pastries and spicy peanuts exported from China to South Korea were officially notified by South Korean authorities due to excessive cyclamate levels. So what's the difference between Chinese and Korean standards? And how to Avoid the "Cyclamate Trap"?
Cyclamate Trap NO.2 Analysis Specific Products China South Korea Attention
Jun 09, 2025
Brazil Revises Food Additive Regulations
On June 5, 2025,the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) issued Normative Instruction No. 369 (IN No. 369), amending regulations on the use of food additives. The new rules took effect immediately upon publication.
Brazil Revise Food Additive INS183 Candy Bakery Limit
Jun 09, 2025
Skittles quietly drops titanium dioxide as food industry reduces chemicals
Mars Wrigley, the maker of Skittles, says it removed titanium dioxide, a whitening agent used in candies and sauces, from its U.S. product line by the end of 2024, responding to consumer demand for cleaner ingredients.
Mars Wrigley Additive titanium dioxide whitening agent US EU Food Safety
Jun 03, 2025
U.S. Approves Import of Fresh Pineapples from Indonesia
​According to report in the U.S. Federal Register, on May 29, 2025, the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued document No. 2025-09657, approving the import of fresh pineapples from Indones
US APHIS Approval Import Fresh Pineapple Indonesia
Jun 03, 2025
US Has Approved the Import of Fresh Pineapples From Indonesia
According to the U.S. Federal Register, on May 29, 2025, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued document number 2025-09657, approving the importation of fresh pineapples from Indonesia.
US Approved Indonesia Pineapple
May 30, 2025
US FDA Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification-Myoglobin
​This regulation includes myoglobin in the list of colorants exempted from certification and stipulates that myoglobin can be safely used in minced meat and minced poultry analogue products (i.e., FFDA regulated plant-based minced meat and poultry similar
US FDA Color Additive Exemption Myoglobin
May 30, 2025
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