Industrial Chemical

Japan MHLW Proposes Addition of Six Poisonous or Deleterious Chemical Substances

Takehome: Japan MHLW proposed to designate six more poisonous or deleterious substances. On December 5, 2019, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) held an internal meeting. Based ...

2019-12-27

Agrochemical

China Pilots Quality Certificate System of Agricultural Products

On 18 Dec 2019, the Chinese Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Affairs issued the “Plan for the Trial Implementation of Quality Certificate of Agricultural Products Nationwide”, aimed to promote ...

2019-12-18

Food

Vietnam Dairy Manufacturer Granted Market Access to China

Takehome: Vietnam is now qualified to export dairy products to China A Vietnam dairy manufacturer was granted a registration license Dairy factories without registration can not export products to ...

2019-10-28

Food

SAMR Issues Official Version of FSMP Clinical Guidelines and Assessment Criteria

Takehome： Subjects who have participated in other clinical trials within 4 weeks shall not be selected to attend FSMP clinical trials.   On Oct. 11th, 2019, SAMR finally released the official version ...

2019-10-28

Food

90 Batches of Food Rejected by China Customs in Aug 2019

Takehome: GAC seized 90 batches of substandard foods imported from 22 countries/regions in August. Nearly one in fourth could be avoided if relevant enterprises knew basic import compliance ...

2019-10-28

Food Contact Material & Recycled Plastic

CFSA Seeks Public Comments on New Food Additives and Food Contact Materials

Takehome: The CFSA proposed the approval of 9 new varieties of food additives and 5 additives and resins used in food contact materials. On Oct 16, 2019, China National Center for Food Safety Risk ...

2019-10-28

Food

Shanghai administration details temporary permit for imported unregistered infant formula and health food

Takehome: Shanghai Administration for Market Regulation specified details on temporary permits available to stakeholders that wish to display unregistered infant formula and health food in this ...

2019-10-14

Food

GAC issues risk warning on 319 food and cosmetics importers

Takehome: 319 food and cosmetics importers with a poor import compliance record will be subject to increased administrative supervision and compliance requirements Frequent violations within a ...

2019-10-14

Food

Pet Food Q&A

1. Q: Can overseas pet food manufacturers apply to MoARA for import registration certificate directly? A: Overseas enterprises are not allowed to apply for registration on a direct basis. They need ...

2019-09-29

Agrochemical

China Unveiled Guidance on Rural Industrial Revitalization

The Guidance refer to an integration, extension, refinement and confirmation of China’s existing rural revitalization guidelines which offer a precise description of industrial segments, clear ...

2019-08-19