( Source: Xiamen Technical Trade Measures Information Network 2024-11-19 )
On November 14, 2024 , the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry of Moldova plans to formulate new food regulations , and the feedback period is as of November 27 , 2024 . Main content:
( 1 ) Range. Excluding genetically modified foods, additives, etc.;
( 2 ) definition;
( 3 ) Listing requirements. Only new foods listed on the list are allowed;
( 4 ) New food authorization procedures. The name and address of the applicant; the name and description of the new food; the production process description; the detailed ingredients of the new food; scientific evidence to prove that the new food does not have safety risks to human health; analysis methods; usage conditions and specific label requirements, etc.;
( 5 ) The responsibilities of the competent authorities, etc.;
( 6 ) It is planned to adopt the EU's new food list. For example: The use requirements for many new foods such as N- acetyl -D- neuramine. Some of the contents are shown in the following table.
New food name | Food types | Maximum usage | Cautionary Statement Needed on the Label |
N- acetyl -D- neuroamine | Infant and toddler formula foods, special medical foods, etc. for infants and children | 0.05 g/L | The name on the food label containing the new food is "N- acetyl -D- neuroinine " ; food supplements containing N- acetyl -D- neuroinine are attached with a statement: If infants, young children and 10 years old The following children should not consume this food supplement at the same time as breast milk or other foods with N- acetyl -D added . |
Drinks for weight control | 0.2g/L | ||
Foods containing small amounts of gluten | 1.25g/kg | ||
Disgreased cricket powder | Grain bread and rolls | 2g/100g | The name on the food label containing the new type of food should be " House Cricket Partial Fat Powder " . This ingredient may cause an allergic reaction to consumers known to be allergic to crustaceans, mollusks and their products, as well as dust mites. |
Cereal bar | 3g/100g | ||
biscuit | 1.5g/100g | ||
Pasta products (dry) | 0.25g/100g |
For more details, please refer to: https://particip.gov.md/ro/document/stages/elaborarii-proiectui-hotararii-de-guvern-privind-aprobarea-regulamentui-privind-alimentele-noi/12716