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Vietnam’s Ministry of Health (MOH) issued Circular 17/2023 amending several regulations on food additives, flavors, and processing aids.

On December 7, 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) announced the registration of 51 genetically engineered (GE) corn and soy varieties, including 37 GE corn varieties and 14 GE soybean varieties.

The People's Republic of China (PRC) continues to advance toward commercial cultivation of domestically developed genetically engineered (GE) corn and soybean crops.

On October 25, 2023, China notified the National Food Safety Standard for Food Additive L- Polydextrose to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1290.

On October 25, 2023, China notified the National Food Safety Standard for Silicone Rubber Materials and Products for Food Contact Use to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1294.

On October 25, 2023, China notified the National Food Safety Standard for Food Additive L-Malic Acid to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1289.

On October 25, 2023, China notified the National Food Safety Standard for Food Additive Chlorophyllin Copper Complex Sodium Salts to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1289.

Effective November 9, 2023, American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) has been approved for use as a food ingredient in China. This notice should create additional opportunities by allowing the product to be marketed and traded outside of medicinal...

Post forecasts Vietnam’s cotton imports for marketing year 2023/24 (MY2023/24) at 6.7 million bales based on cotton-yarn exports over the past six months. MY2022/23 cotton imports are estimated at 6.46 million bales, valued at $3.6 billion, according...

On October 25, 2023, China notified the National Food Safety Standard for Hygienic Specification for Catering Services of Railway Passenger Trains to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1292. The proposed date of entry into force is...

The 2024 China Food and Dinks Fair (CFDF, also called Tangjiuhui) which includes a pre-show and expo, will be held from March 16-22nd, 2024, in Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan Province. As one of China’s largest food and beverage trade shows...

China’s cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) channel has maintained strong momentum since its inception as it allows exporters to offer zero tariffs, reduced value-added and consumption taxes, and streamlines customs clearance processes for specific...