Distribution date: 08 August 2014 | Final date for Comment: 18 September 2014

Proposal P1022 has been prepared to assess additional requirements for milk production, transport and processing for the safe production of raw milk products, where it can be demonstrated that the intrinsic physico-chemical characteristics of the raw milk product do not support the growth of pathogens, and there is no net increase in pathogen levels during processing. FSANZ is consulting on draft variations to Standards 4.2.4 Primary Production and Processing Standard for Dairy Products, 4.2.4A Primary Production and Processing Standard for Specific Cheeses and 1.6.1 Microbiological Limits. FSANZ has extended the final date for comments to 18 September 2014.

Products Covered:

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 08 August 2014 | Final date for Comment: 18 September 2014

Proposal P1022 has been prepared to assess additional requirements for milk production, transport and processing for the safe production of raw milk products, where it can be demonstrated that the intrinsic physico-chemical characteristics of the raw milk product do not support the growth of pathogens, and there is no net increase in pathogen levels during processing. FSANZ is consulting on draft variations to Standards 4.2.4 Primary Production and Processing Standard for Dairy Products, 4.2.4A Primary Production and Processing Standard for Specific Cheeses and 1.6.1 Microbiological Limits. FSANZ has extended the final date for comments to 18 September 2014.

Products Covered:

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 11 August 2014 | Final date for Comment: 14 October 2014

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of the use of powdered cellulose as a bulking agent in dry mixes for sweet baked goods. Cellulose powdered is already permitted for use in Canada as a bulking agent in various foods, including sweet baked goods. As no safety concerns were raised through this assessment, the Department has enabled the food additive use described in the information document by the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Generally Accepted Uses (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/addit/list/8-other-autre-eng.php), effective 1 August 2014. The purpose of this communication is to publically announce the Department's decision in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for any inquiries or for those wishing to submit any new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive. Health Canada's Food Directorate is committed to reviewing any new scientific information on the safety in use of any food additive, including cellulose. Anyone wishing to submit new scientific information on the use of this additive or to submit any inquiries may do so in writing, by regular mail or electronically.

Products Covered: Powdered cellulose (ICS Codes: 67.220, 67.060)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 11 August 2014 | Final date for Comment: 14 October 2014

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of the use of powdered cellulose as a bulking agent in dry mixes for sweet baked goods. Cellulose powdered is already permitted for use in Canada as a bulking agent in various foods, including sweet baked goods. As no safety concerns were raised through this assessment, the Department has enabled the food additive use described in the information document by the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Generally Accepted Uses (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/addit/list/8-other-autre-eng.php), effective 1 August 2014. The purpose of this communication is to publically announce the Department's decision in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for any inquiries or for those wishing to submit any new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive. Health Canada's Food Directorate is committed to reviewing any new scientific information on the safety in use of any food additive, including cellulose. Anyone wishing to submit new scientific information on the use of this additive or to submit any inquiries may do so in writing, by regular mail or electronically.

Products Covered: Powdered cellulose (ICS Codes: 67.220, 67.060)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 August 2014 | Final date for Comment: 14 October 2014

This Circular regulates pesticide management, including registration, field trials, manufacturing, trading, export, import, quality control, compliance certification, compliance announcement, storage, transportation, use, labelling, packaging, advertising, recovery and disposal of pesticides in Viet Nam.

Products Covered: Pesticides

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 August 2014 | Final date for Comment: 14 October 2014

This Circular regulates pesticide management, including registration, field trials, manufacturing, trading, export, import, quality control, compliance certification, compliance announcement, storage, transportation, use, labelling, packaging, advertising, recovery and disposal of pesticides in Viet Nam.

Products Covered: Pesticides

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 August 2014 | Final date for Comment: 14 October 2014

The notified regulation establishes the technical specifications, requirements and maximum permissible contaminant levels for biosolids from municipal waste water treatment plants that are destined for agricultural and forestry use. It applies to natural and legal persons that generate biosolids from municipal waste water treatment plants for use as soil conditioners, substrate mixtures and/or nutritional supplements in agricultural and forestry production units, whether conventional, organic or in transition.

Products Covered: ICS code 13.030.20

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 August 2014 | Final date for Comment: 14 October 2014

The notified regulation establishes the technical specifications, requirements and maximum permissible contaminant levels for biosolids from municipal waste water treatment plants that are destined for agricultural and forestry use. It applies to natural and legal persons that generate biosolids from municipal waste water treatment plants for use as soil conditioners, substrate mixtures and/or nutritional supplements in agricultural and forestry production units, whether conventional, organic or in transition.

Products Covered: ICS code 13.030.20

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 18 August 2014 | Final date for Comment: 17 October 2014

Este Proyecto de Reglamento Técnico establece el objeto, campo de aplicación, definiciones, clasificación, requisitos, requisitos de rotulado, muestreo, ensayos para evaluar la conformidad, documentos de referencia, procedimiento para la evaluación de la conformidad, autoridad vigilancia y control, régimen de sanciones, responsabilidad de los organismos de evaluación de la conformidad, revisión y actualización del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano "erfiles, Barras, Varillas y Tubos Extruidos de Aluminio".  ; ;

Products Covered: Bars, rods and profiles, of non-alloy aluminium, n.e.s. (HS code(s): 760410); Hollow profiles of aluminium alloys, n.e.s. (HS code(s): 760421); Bars, rods and solid profiles, of aluminium alloys, n.e.s. (HS code(s): 760429); Tubes and pipes of non-alloy aluminium (excl. hollow profiles) (HS code(s): 760810)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 18 August 2014 | Final date for Comment: 17 October 2014

Este Proyecto de Reglamento Técnico establece el objeto, campo de aplicación, definiciones, clasificación, requisitos, requisitos de rotulado, muestreo, ensayos para evaluar la conformidad, documentos de referencia, procedimiento para la evaluación de la conformidad, autoridad vigilancia y control, régimen de sanciones, responsabilidad de los organismos de evaluación de la conformidad, revisión y actualización del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano "erfiles, Barras, Varillas y Tubos Extruidos de Aluminio".  ; ;

Products Covered: Bars, rods and profiles, of non-alloy aluminium, n.e.s. (HS code(s): 760410); Hollow profiles of aluminium alloys, n.e.s. (HS code(s): 760421); Bars, rods and solid profiles, of aluminium alloys, n.e.s. (HS code(s): 760429); Tubes and pipes of non-alloy aluminium (excl. hollow profiles) (HS code(s): 760810)

Regulation Type: Regular notification