Monthly Archives: April 2013

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Biological Solutions for Improved Food Safety and Food Security

One of the biggest challenges facing the Chinese Government is maintaining a safe and secure food supply for its ever-expanding population.

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How Animal Feed Affects Our Food

The feed consumed by livestock ultimately has a profound effect on the food that ends up on our tables, whether it is meat, eggs, milk or other dairy products.

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Xi Jinping’s Government Takes Shape: China’s 2013 National People’s Congress

The 2013 National People’s Congress (NPC) saw the Xi Jinping administration begin to take shape.

Standards and Conformity When Exporting to the Chinese F&B Market

According to the EU SME Centre a number of factors have contributed to increased opportunities for European companies exporting food and beverages to China.

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Operational Challenges in the Chinese Meat Industry

It took RTJ Tastes Ltd around 18 months to get their China business up and running, during which time they had to go through the not inconsiderable formalities of certification

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European Chamber Lobby Report – March 2013

A round up of lobbying actions undertaken by the European Chamber during the month of March.

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Sweet Science

Complying with food safety standards is about much more than just ticking boxes.

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It All Adds Up: Regulations for Food Additives in China

In their latest publication the EU SME Centre examines food additives, outlining detailed requirements for European businesses wishing to import food products into China

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Life in a Glass House

Twenty-two years ago, long before Chinese consumers had a voice, a CCTV programme was swinging the axe on their behalf

‘Made in China’: What’s Behind the Label?

Due to the low cost of raw materials and labour, Chinese-made products now reach all corners of the industrialised world.