April 17, 2024 | Food

Philippines inaugurates first mobile food testing lab

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…
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April 12, 2024 | China

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…

April 10, 2024 | Australia

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…
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April 4, 2024 | Policy and Regulatory

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…

April 2, 2024 | Food

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…

April 2, 2024 | Food

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…

April 1, 2024 | Food

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…

March 28, 2024 | Australia

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…

March 28, 2024 | Australia

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…
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March 26, 2024 | Policy and Regulatory

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…