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Notifications
2018 Food Safety Notifications
Notification of the Revision of the Pesticide Registration System
Established Maximum Residue Limit: Clomazone
Established Maximum Residue Limit: Dodine
Established Maximum Residue Limit: Flonicamid
Draft Biosafety (Management of Biotechnology) Regulations, 2018
Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Metaldehyde (PMRL2018-53)
Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Novaluron (PMRL2018-52)
Established Maximum Residue Limit: Ethalfluralin
Established Maximum Residue Limit: Indaziflam
Established Maximum Residue Limit: Benzovindiflupyr
Established Maximum Residue Limit: Difenoconazole
Food Regulations - Ready-to-eat food
Amendments to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Standards of Feed and Feed Additives
(Amendment of an agricultural chemical residue standard)
Amendments to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Standards of Feed and Feed Additives
(Amendment of an agricultural chemical residue standard)
Amendments to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Standards of Feed and Feed Additives
(Amendment of an agricultural chemical residue standard)
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1648 of 29 October 2018 authorising the placing on
the market of xylo-oligosaccharides as a novel food under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European
Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission Implementing Regulation
Department of Agriculture Memorandum Order No. 30, Series of 2018, Temporary Ban on the
Importation of Domestic and Wild Pigs and Their Products Including Pork Meat and Semen
Originating from Bulgaria; Czech Republic; Moldova, Republic of; South Africa; Zambia
Import Health Standard for Animal Products that have Undergone Third Country Processing
Draft Commission Delegated Regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European
Parliament and of the Council as regards the categories of consignments to be subjected to official
controls at border control posts
Regulations of Inspection of Imported Foods and Related Products
Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Isopyrazam (PMRL2018-48)
Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Mandestrobin (PMRL2018-47)
Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Amisulbrom (PMRL2018-46)
Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to Enable the Use of Maltogenic
alpha-Amylase from Bacillus subtilis RF12029in Bread, Flour, Whole Wheat Flour, and Unstandardized
Bakery Products -Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0125
Import Health Standard for Animal Products that have Undergone Third Country Processing
Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Kresoxim-methyl (PMRL2018-45)
Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Proposed Revision or Revocation of Maximum Residue Limits
for Discontinued Agricultural Pest Control Products: Update 2 (PMRL2018-44)
Fludioxonil; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule
Pyroxasulfone; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule
Sensient Colors, LLC; Filing of Color Additive Petition; Notice of Petition
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia/The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf draft Technical
Regulation for "Requirements of Nutritional Labelling"
Notifying Member |
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN, THE STATE OF
KUWAIT, OMAN, QATAR, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA, YEMEN
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Notification No.
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G/SPS/N/ARE/167, G/SPS/N/BHR/195
G/SPS/N/KWT/46, G/SPS/N/OMN/92
G/SPS/N/QAT/96, G/SPS/N/SAU/381
G/SPS/N/YEM/37
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Comments Deadline
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15 January 2019
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Notification
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NARE167-The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-Requirements of Nutritional Labelling
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Draft Commission Delegated Regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European
Parliament and of the Council as regards the categories of consignments to be subjected to official
controls at border control posts
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1533 of 12 October 2018 concerning the
authorisation of sodium alginate as a feed additive for cats, dogs, other non-food-producing animals
and fish and potassium alginate as a feed additive for cats and dogs
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1543 of 15 October 2018 concerning the authorisation
of a preparation of Pediococcus pentosaceus DSM 32291 as a feed additive for all animal species
Specifications for certain sorbitan esters (E 491 Sorbitan monostearate, E 492 Sorbitan tristearate and
E 495 Sorbitan monopalmitate)
Amendment of the title and the specifications for Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines (E 120)
The import commodities which classified under 17 specific CCC codes of foods or food-relevant
purposes (e.g., including foods, food utensils, food containers or packaging, food cleansers, or the
products containing preceding articles) shall follow the "Regulations of Inspection of Imported Foods
and Related Products" if they are used for food.
Importation of fishery products for food purposes classified under specific HS codes shall be
accompanied with official certificates noted for food purpose and to attest that the products are in
compliance with relevant food safety and sanitary regulations, and certificates shall be issued by the
competent authority of the exporting country
Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation
Act (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation
Act (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various
Commodities. Notice of filing of petitions and request for comment
Established Maximum Residue Limit: Pyroxasulfone
Established Maximum Residue Limit: Rimsulfuron
Established Maximum Residue Limit: Quinclorac
Established Maximum Residue Limit: Trifloxystrobin
Import inspection requirement for commodities classified under nine specific CCC codes if they are
used for foods, food additives, food utensils, food containers or packaging
Established Maximum Residue Limit: Flubendiamide
Established Maximum Residue Limit: Mandipropamid
Established Maximum Residue Limit: Sethoxydim
Flumioxazin; Pesticide Tolerance. Final Rule
Food Additives Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for Human Consumption; Styrene; Final Rule
DUS 2037:2018, Kombucha - Specification, First Edition
DUS 872:2018, Fermented (non-alcoholic) cereal beverages - Specification, Second edition
Department of Agriculture Memorandum Order No. 30, Series of 2018, Temporary Ban on the
Importation of Domestic and Wild Pigs and Their Products Including Pork Meat and Semen Originating
from Bulgaria; Czech Republic; Moldova, Republic of; South Africa; Zambia
Notice of Health Canada's Proposal to Enable the Use of Protein-glutaminase from Chryseobacterium
proteolyticum AE-PG as a Food Enzyme in Various Standardized and Unstandardized Foods –
Reference Number: NOP/ADP-0030
Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods
The amendment of Regulation for Systematic Inspection of Imported Food
Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods
The Draft Amendment of Standards for Specification, Scope, Application and Limitation of Food
Additives
Notifying Member |
The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu
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Notification No.
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G/SPS/N/TPKM/468
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Comments Deadline
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10 November 2018
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Notification
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NTPKM468-The Draft Amendment of Standards for Specification, Scope, Application and Limitation of Food Additives
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Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation
Act (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation
Act (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation
Act (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation
Act (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation
Act (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
The ministerial decree concerning the regulation of the import of Live animals, their products and
by-products
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1039 of 23 July 2018 concerning the authorisation
of Copper(II) diacetate monohydrate, Copper(II) carbonate dihydroxy monohydrate, Copper(II)
chloride dihydrate, Copper(II) oxide, Copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate, Copper(II) chelate of amino
acids hydrate, Copper(II) chelate of protein hydrolysates, Copper(II) chelate of glycine hydrate
(solid) and Copper(II) chelate of glycine hydrate (liquid) as feed additives for all animal species
and amending Regulations (EC) No 1334/2003, (EC) No 479/2006 and (EU) No 349/2010 and
Implementing Regulations (EU) No 269/2012, (EU) No 1230/2014 and (EU) 2016/2261
Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Picoxystrobin (PMRL2018-42)
Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Clomazone (PMRL2018-38)
Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Dodine (PMRL2018-37)
Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Flonicamid (PMRL2018-36)
Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Afidopyropen (PMRL2018-41)
DUS 365:2018, Powdered (icing) sugar - Specification, Second Edition
Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Diquat (PMRL201831)
Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: 2,4-D (PMRL201830)
Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Fludioxonil (PMRL2018-29)
Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Diethofencarb (PMRL2018-28)
DUS DEAS 923, Instant tea - Specification, Second Edition
DUS DEAS 921, Green tea - Specification, Second Edition
DUS DEAS 922, Flavoured black tea - Specification, First Edition
DUS DEAS 28, Black tea - Specification, Second Edition
Established Maximum Residue Limit: Abamectin
Proposal to amend Schedule 20 of the revised Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code 14 August
2018
Elimination of the Requirement That Livestock Carcasses Be Marked U.S. Inspected and Passed at the
Time of Inspection Within a Slaughter Establishment for Carcasses To Be Further Processed Within
the Same Establishment
Established Maximum Residue Limit: Pyrimethanil
DUS 1980:2018, Unsweetened condensed milk - Specification, First Edition
DUS 817:2018, Milk fat products - Specification, Second Edition
DUS 1987:2018, Whipping cream - Specification, First Edition
DUS 1866:2018, Edible natural casings - Sausages - Specification, First Edition
DUS DEAS 916:2018, Ginger - Specification, Second Edition
DUS DEAS 919:2018, Pilau masala - Specification, Second Edition
DUS DEAS 920:2018, Tea masala - Specification, Second Edition
DUS DEAS 918:2018, Cloves - Specification, Second Edition
DUS DEAS 917:2018, Turmeric - Specification, Second Edition
DUS DEAS 147-2:2018, Vinegar - Specification - Part 2: Vinegar from artificial sources, Second Edition
DUS DEAS 147-1:2018, Vinegar - Specification – Part 1: Vinegar from natural sources, Second Edition
DUS DEAS 99:2018, Spices and condiments - Terminology, Second Edition
DUS DEAS 98: 2018, Curry Powder - Specification, Second Edition
Florasulam; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule
Draft Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulations 2018
Receipt of several pesticide petitions filed for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various
commodities
Flonicamid; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule
Draft amendments of the "Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Frozen/Chilled
Uneviscerated Fish Products"
Draft Thai Agricultural Standard entitled "Good Agricultural Practices for Layer Farm"
DKS 2831:2018 Deep Fried Meat-Specification
DKS 2830:2018 Marinated Meat-Specification
DKS 2829:2018 Food Animals Welfare - Code of Practice
Summary of the Revision of Pesticide Registration System
Pyroxsulam; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule
Draft Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment
Regulations, 2018
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1018 of 18 July 2018 authorizing an extension of use
of UV-treated baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) as a novel food under Regulation
(EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1011 of 17 July 2018 authorizing an extension of use
levels of UV-treated mushrooms as a novel food under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European
Parliament and of the Council, and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470
Notice to International Trading Partners: Progress Towards Electronic Certification
Draft Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment
Regulations, 2018
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/991 of 12 July 2018 authorizing the placing on the
market of hen egg white lysozyme hydrolysate as a novel food under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of
the European Parliament and of the Council, and amending Commission Implementing Regulation
(EU) 2017/2470
Trans fats derived from partially hydrogenated oil
Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents
to Extend the Use of Sucrose Esters of Fatty Acids in Dry Sauce or Dry Soup Bases or Mixes and
Unstandardized Dairy-Based Beverages - Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0121
Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Pyroxasulfone (PMRL2018-26)
Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Rimsulfuron (PMRL2018-25)
Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Ethylene bisdithiocarbamate (EBDC) Fungicides: Mancozeb,
Metiram, Maneb and Zineb (PMRL201827)
Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to Enable the Use of Glucose Oxidase
from Trichoderma reesei RF11400 in Certain Grain and Bakery Products, Certain Liquid Egg Products,
and Pasta - Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0120