South Korea Food & Regulation Recap: Q1

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by Lorraine Li at ChemLinked 1. Packaging Materials Recyclability Grade Evaluation Standard| Jan. 7 On January 7, 2021, MOE (Ministry of Environment) revised Packaging Materials Recyclability Grade Evaluation Standards. The evaluation standards of glass bottles and PET bottles are modified. Situations of coating/coloring the glass bottles' body and printing the labels directly on the glass … Continue reading South Korea Food & Regulation Recap: Q1

Mislabeling – Tonic Water – Recall in Australia (undeclared quinine)

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An interesting recall in Australia, since also in EU is mandatory declare on the label the presence of quinine as flavou​ring in such beverages. For more information about this recall click here. Quinine is a natural white crystalline alkaloid having antipyretic, antimalarial, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties and a bitter taste. Quinine occurs naturally in the bark of … Continue reading Mislabeling – Tonic Water – Recall in Australia (undeclared quinine)