The Ministry of Commerce and Industry published the project DGNTI 8 – 241 – 98. Technical regulation on meat and its derivatives. Sausages. General. The purpose of this regulation is to establish the definitions and general specifications that sausages intended for human consumption must comply with.
Bolivia – SENASAG published requirements and procedures for the issuance of the special import food safety permit (wheat flour fortified with iron and vitamins)
Servicio Nacional de Sanidad Agropecuaria e Inocuidad Alimentaria (SANASAG in Spanish) published Resolution RA_130-_2023, Reglamento Técnico sobre Requisitos y procedimientos para la emisión del permiso especial de inocuidad alimentaria de importación (harina de trigo fortificada con hierro y vitaminas).
The purpose of these regulations is to establish the requirements and special procedures applicable for the issuance of Food Safety Import Permits for products categorized as medium risk B (wheat flour fortified with iron and vitamins fortified with iron and vitamins) and/or low risk C, in order to guarantee the safety of the products and protect the health of the population, through the inspection and control of the products entering the country.
Peru – Proposed changes and/or additions to Section 3 of the Codex Guideline: “CXG 36-1989 – Class Names and International Numbering International Numbering System for Food Additives”
The National Codex Committee of Peru hereby informs the general public that the International Codex Alimentarius is receiving proposals for changes and/or additions to the Codex Alimentarius International is receiving proposals for changes and/or additions to Section 3.
Section 3 Class Names and International Numbering System Food Additives (CXG 36-1989). Food Additives (CXG 36-1989) information requested through Circular Letter CL 2023/45-FA; therefore, the Technical Commission on Food Additives of the National Codex Committee of Peru, therefore, the Technical Commission of the National Codex Committee of Peru extends an invitation to the interested public to submit information by 15/08/2023 at the latest. 15/08/2023.
Paraguay – Public consultation. Draft Amendments to GMC Resolutions Nº 53/98, 54/98, 07/06 and 08/06 on food additives
The National Institute of Food and Nutrition (INAN in Spanish) published for public consultation the Draft Amendments to GMC Resolutions No. 53/98, 54/98, 07/06 and 08/06 on food additives. Inclusion of beta-carotene from Blakeslea trispora, INS 160a(iii), with coloring function in different food categories.
USA – FDA Publishes New FAQs and Additional Tools for the Food Traceability Rule
the FDA posted new frequently asked questions and additional tools to provide industry with more information about the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Food Traceability Rule.
The Food Traceability Rule is designed to facilitate faster identification and rapid removal of potentially contaminated food from the market, resulting in fewer foodborne illnesses and deaths. Foods subject to the final rule requirements appear on the Food Traceability List (FTL).
The new FAQs address questions to help clarify how the rule applies to specific situations and are largely based on questions received during the FDA’s regular interactions with industry and on questions sent via the Technical Assistance Network, a central source of information for questions related to the FSMA rules, programs, and implementation strategies.
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