The Mobile Plant Food Safety Laboratory is expected to be fully operational by May and will serve adjacent areas in Metro Manila as its first stop As the demand for food safety grows, the Philippines Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI) sought to bring government services related[Read More…]
Policy and Regulatory
Hong Kong suspends import of poultry products from US
The CFS has contacted the American authority over the issue and will closely monitor information issued by the WOAH and the relevant authorities on the avian influenza outbreaks Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced that notification from the World Organisation for[Read More…]
Australia releases interim report of review of grocery code of conduct
The Interim Report also makes firm recommendations to strengthen protections for suppliers against possible retribution from supermarkets Australia Government released the Interim Report of the Review of the Voluntary Food and Grocery Code of Conduct (the Code), the Independent Reviewer, Dr Craig Emerson, announced it makes 8 firm recommendations, including[Read More…]
Russia approves duty-free import of tomatoes
The Ministry of Agriculture initially proposed the duty-free import of tomatoes, suggesting an import volume of 130,000 tonnes. However, the EEC reduced this figure to 100,000 tonnes The Russian government has recently approved a resolution that allows the import of up to 100,000 tonnes of tomatoes free of customs duties[Read More…]
SFA seizes 1.5 tonnes of fresh produce imported from Malaysia
SFA discovered undeclared and under-declared produce, including chilli padi, spring onion, brinjal, and peeled garlic Earlier this week, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) seized around 1.5 tonnes of fresh produce and processed food that was illegally imported from Malaysia. In joint operation Immigration and Checkpoints Authority and SFA discovered approximately[Read More…]
Maple Leaf Foods and Maple Leaf Centre commend Canada’s national school food program
Working with provinces and territories, this investment will broaden existing school food programs to reach an additional 400,000 children across Canada Maple Leaf Foods and the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security commend the Government of Canada on their announcement to invest $1 billion over the next five years to establish a National School Food[Read More…]
South Korea, Taiwan ramp up inspection on imported chilli
This measure applies to chilli products from Vietnam, including cayenne, capsicum, chilli pepper, red pepper, and tabasco, which will undergo inspection for residues of seven pesticides Both South Korea and Taiwan have decided to increase inspection measures on imported chilli, including from Vietnam, to maintain the safety and quality standards[Read More…]
China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine
China had imposed around $20 billion in trade barriers on Australian exports in 2020 and 2021 but agreed to review the tariffs five months ago as it gradually dismantled the restrictions The Chinese government has officially lifted heavy tariffs on Australian wine, which could help the struggling industry deal with[Read More…]
Australia Govt ergs eat local seafood this Easter
NSW seafood is also subject to stringent food safety laws which apply from the moment the catch leaves the water, right through to the point of sale Australia’s North South Wales (NSW) Government is urging NSW residents to choose local fresh seafood this Easter and not only enjoy the best[Read More…]
Philippines lifts temporary ban on poultry import from Iowa, Minnesota
The US is a major source of poultry products for the Philippines The Philippines Department of Agriculture has lifted the temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds from Iowa and Minnesota, which was imposed last year due to an outbreak of avian influenza in the two U.S.[Read More…]
