The EU Rapid Alert System (RASFF) for food and feed during the week (7.10-7.14)

During the week of July 10-14, several countries and regions including Chile and Japan issued policies and notifications related to food. The following provides an overview of foreign import and export policy measures, as well as reports of violations.

1. Foreign Import and Export Policy Measures

Chile establishes sanitary requirements for imported milk and dairy products
On July 8, 2023, the Chilean Ministry of Agriculture issued Resolution No. 4027, establishing sanitary requirements for imported milk and dairy products.

Chile plans to establish sanitary requirements for imported chilled or frozen pork
On July 10, 2023, the Chilean Ministry of Agriculture issued a consultation document, planning to establish sanitary requirements for imported chilled or frozen pork.

South Korea releases guidelines for managing the radioactive safety of imported water products
On July 6, 2023, the South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) released the "Guidelines for Managing the Radioactive Safety of Imported Water Products."

Japan adds additional testing for a Chinese company's products containing saccharin
On July 12, 2023, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare issued Notification No. 1 under Pharmaceutical and Food Transport Notification No. 0712, adding additional testing for a Chinese company's products containing saccharin and changing the content of Table 11.

Australia revises import conditions for collagen, natural casings, and cooked products
On July 10, 2023, the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry issued a notice revising import conditions for collagen, natural casings, and cooked products.

Singapore temporarily suspends the import of poultry and its products from areas affected by avian influenza in Sweden
On July 7, 2023, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) announced a temporary restriction on the import of poultry and its products from areas near the site of the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in Sweden.

Japan implements additional testing for Chinese-produced perilla leaves contaminated with enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O26
On July 6, 2023, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare issued Pharmaceutical and Food Transport Notification No. 0706, implementing additional testing for Chinese-produced perilla leaves contaminated with enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O26.

Peru approves the permanent use of octagonal labels as warning signs on imported food and beverages
On July 6, 2023, the Official Gazette of the Republic of Peru announced that the Standing Committee of the Peruvian Congress had approved the permanent use of solid octagonal labels as warning signs on non-caloric beverages and foods produced by imported or small and medium-sized enterprises.

2. Reports of Violations in Exporting

The EU reports that Chinese exports of xanthan gum are non-compliant
According to the EU's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), on July 11, 2023, the EU reported that Chinese exports of xanthan gum were non-compliant. FoodPartner.com reminds exporters to strictly comply with the import requirements of the destination country, ensure the safety of food and related products, and avoid export risks.

Chinese exports of chestnut paste are detained in Italy
According to the EU's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), on July 11, 2023, Italy reported that Chinese exports of chestnut paste were non-compliant. FoodPartner.com reminds exporters to strictly comply with the import requirements of the destination country, ensure the safety of food and related products, and avoid export risks.

The EU reports that Chinese exports of carbon steel molds are non-compliant
According to the EU's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), on July 12, 2023, the EU reported that Chinese exports of carbon steel molds were non-compliant. FoodPartner.com reminds exporters to strictly comply with the import requirements of the destination country, pay attention to the migration levels of substances in food contact materials, ensure the safety of food and related products, and avoid export risks.

The EU reports that Chinese exports of peanuts and jasmine green tea are non-compliant
According to the EU's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), on July 13, 2023, the EU reported that Chinese exports of peanuts and jasmine green tea were non-compliant. FoodPartner.com reminds exporters to strictly comply with the import requirements of the destination country, check for pesticide residues in products, be aware of the presence of mycotoxins in food, ensure the safety of food and related products, and avoid export risks.

In July 2023, China exported food products to South Korea that violated regulations
In July 2023, exported Chinese food products to South Korea violated regulations, including seafood, processed foods, and agricultural and forestry products. The products were returned to China or disposed of during the export process.

In July 2023, food products exported to Japan violated Japanese food hygiene laws
Recently, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labourand Welfare reported that food products exported to Japan from several countries violated Japanese food hygiene laws. The products included pork, chicken, eggs, and dairy products from the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. The Japanese government took measures such as suspending imports from the affected companies and conducting additional inspections at the ports of entry.

Overall, it is important for exporters to follow the import requirements of their destination countries and ensure the safety and compliance of their products to avoid violations and potential harm to public health.