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…]
Policy and Regulatory
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…]
Israel tells UN it will reject UNRWA food convoys into northern Gaza
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report on the Gaza Strip stated last week that famine is imminent in the northern part of the Strip and is expected to occur between now and May in the two northern governorates, which are home to about 300,000 people Israeli authorities informed the United[Read More…]
UK FSA suggests reform to product-approval process
Regulated food and feed products require authorisation before they can be sold in the UK UK’s Food Standards Agency Board recently met to discuss proposed changes to its Regulated Products Service (RPS). The Board had earlier agreed in 2023 to develop plans to improve the current system to ensure that[Read More…]
EU agrees to extend trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine
The latest proposal by the European Commission to extend the measures until June 2025 included import caps on Ukrainian sugar, poultry and eggs to address the concerns of EU farmers EU negotiators have agreed to extend trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine for another year. The measures, which were first introduced[Read More…]
Saudi Govt raises awareness of food consumption in Ramadan to reduce waste
According to the ministry’s statistics, rice is the most wasted food at a rate of 34, followed by flour and bread at 30 per cent Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has called for improvements in food consumption systems and reductions in food waste rates to enhance sustainability[Read More…]
Russia removes Danone from state control assets
The reasons for this decision were not disclosed in the decree Russian President Vladimir Putin has cancelled the transfer of Danone’s Russian assets to the Federal Agency for State Property Management, Rosimushchestvo, for temporary management by the state. The reasons for this decision were not disclosed in the decree, according[Read More…]
Philippine plans measures to boost local dairy milk production
DA records show that cattle production in 2023 reached 17,850 metric tonnes, accounting for roughly 0.8 per cent of total milk consumption of 1.937 million metric tonnes Philippine’s Department of Agriculture is drawing up plans to significantly increase local dairy milk production, including seeking support from local milk processors to[Read More…]
