Food Labeling Contrast between China and EU Regulations (Part I)

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

Today I publish another useful article written by Quinn Hulk, Food and Drug Administration of Beijing – Food Law Advisor and our country contributor for China. You can contact Quinn Hulk directly via e-mail at hulkquinn@163.com. 1. Basic introduction China National Standard GB7718-2011 General Rule for the Labeling of Pre-packed Foods (hereinafter referred to as GB7718-2011) was promulgated by the … Continue reading Food Labeling Contrast between China and EU Regulations (Part I)

Food recalls in EU – Week 49/2015

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This week on the EU RASFF (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed) we can find the following notifications: 1. Alerts followed by a recall from consumers: Allergens: traces of lactoprotein (9.25 mg/kg - ppm) in coconut milk drink from Thailand, via the United Kingdom, following an official control on the market. Notified by Ireland; Pathogenic … Continue reading Food recalls in EU – Week 49/2015