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Taiwan Releases the Application Process for Using Recycled PET Chips and Flakes in Food Container and Packaging Manufacturing
May 19, 2022
To in line with the international trend of circular economy, Taiwan released an application process to help enterprises using recycled PET chips and flakes in food container and packaging manufacturing on May 12, 2022.
Taiwan, China
FCM
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China Permits 36 New Food Raw Materials, Additives and Food-related Products
May 17, 2022
On May 5, 2022, China NHC published a list of 36 newly approved substances, including 3 new food raw materials, 18 new food additives, and 15 food-related products.
Chinese Mainland
FCM
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Taiwan to Ban PVC in Food and Feed Packaging from July 1, 2023
May 16, 2022
Following the PVC packaging ban in South Korea and New Zealand, Taiwan recently announced to ban the manufacturing, importation and sales of certain products whose packaging contain polyvinylchloride from July 1, 2023.
Taiwan, China
FCM
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Japan Proposes to Add Additional Existing Substances into the FCM Positive List
Apr 28, 2022
On April 26, 2022, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan announced to start the nomination for existing substances in the FCM Positive List again. The application can be submitted before July 16, 2022. MHLW emphasized that this would be the last opportunity to submit a request for an existing substance to be included in the FCM Positive List.
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FCM
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South Korea Requires Submission for Recyclability Data of Packaging Materials before April 15
Apr 06, 2022
Enterprises subject to recyclability shall report the delivery and import data to MOE before April 15, 2022. ChemLinked concludes the critical points of the notice, including the data to submit, exemption situations, products and packing materials subject to recyclability obligation, and submission method.
South Korea
Environmental protection
FCM
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South Korea Revises Packing Material Recyclability Rating Standard
Mar 04, 2022
MOE adjusted the recyclability level of "composite material containers and trays" and "composite material film and sheet". Manufacturers or importers of such materials need to re-conduct an assessment of the packaging material's recyclability level.
South Korea
Environmental protection
FCM
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China Approves 32 New Varieties of Food Ingredients and Food-related Products
Mar 03, 2022
As per the notice released on March 1, 2022, China National Health Commission (NHC) officially approved the use of 32 new varieties of food ingredients and food-related products, including 2 food raw materials, 11 food additives and 19 food contact material (FCM) substances.
Chinese Mainland
FCM
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China to Implement 16 GB Standards in March, Involving Food Additives, Contaminants and FCM
Mar 02, 2022
As we step into March of 2022, 16 national food safety standards issued previously by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) together with National Health Commission (NHC) will come into force soon, involving food additives, contaminants in food, food testing methods, and food contact materials. These GB standards provide a legal basis for regulators, and also offer compliance guidelines for food manufacturers. Stakeholders are always recommended to keep an eye on the latest changes on GB standards, so as to take prompt measures and avoid unnecessary losses.
Chinese Mainland
FCM
NEWS
Thailand Proposes to Revise the Regulation for Food Contact Plastics
Feb 25, 2022
On Jan. 27, 2022, World Trade Organization (WTO) announced a notification regarding the proposed revision to Thailand’s plastic food packaging regulations, which was proclaimed by Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Comments should be sent back within 30 days from the circulation of the notification.
Thailand
FCM
NEWS
China Seeks Comments on Five New Food Additives and Two Food-related Products
Feb 09, 2022
On January 29, 2022, China Nutrition and Health Food Association issued a notice to open five new varieties of food additives for public comments, including three new enzyme preparations, one new processing aid, and one food additive with expanded usage. Any comment can be sent to zqyj@cfsa.net.cn prior to February 28, 2022. Later on February 8, 2022, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) announced to solicit public feedback for two new varieties of food-related products, including one new variety of food contact material (FCM) resin, and one FCM resin with expanded application scope. Any feedback can be sent to biaozhun@cfsa.net.cn before February 27, 2022.
Chinese Mainland
FCM
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