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05 Dec, 2023 News Image FAO-WHO 46th session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission adopts new standards.
The United Nations food standards body, the Codex Alimentarius Commission, is meeting on 27 November to 2 December 2023 to adopt food safety and quality standards.
 
Charged with protecting consumer health and ensuring fair practices in the food trade, the Codex Alimentarius Commission is a joint initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
 
Brief descriptions of some of the standards adopted at the 46th session of the Commission will be published below as they are approved.
 
Guidelines for the Control of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in Raw Beef, Fresh Leafy Vegetables, Raw Milk and Raw Milk Cheeses, and Sprouts
Adopted- 27.11.2023
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) are foodborne pathogens which cause human illnesses. They are associated with a variety of food commodities, with beef, dairy products and leafy vegetables and sprouts high on the list. These Guidelines will help risk managers and food business operators in their efforts to reduce foodborne disease by providing science-based advice and a practical guidance on the control of STEC in raw beef, raw milk and raw milk cheeses. Further work on the control of STEC in fresh leafy vegetables and sprouts is under development.
 
Guidelines for the Safe Use and Reuse of Water in Food Production and Processing
Adopted- 27.11.2023
Water is a dwindling resource worldwide and not all food producers and processors have access to safe water sources. But water is needed in all areas of food production, from the field or farm right up to consumption. When it is contaminated, water can carry microbes that cause illness to consumers. These guidelines give advice on the types of water that are suitable for different areas of food production and processing. They advise on a risk-based approach to safe water sourcing so food producers, processors and handlers can reduce and manage hazards associated with water in food production.
 
Revisions to the Standard for Follow-up Formula (CXS 156-1986)
Adopted- 28.11.2023
As part of the revisions to this text, the title has been changed from 'Standard for Follow-up Formula' to 'Standard for Follow-up Formula for Older Infants and Product for Young Children'. This reflects the two distinct sections into which the Standard is now divided. Meticulous discussions have resulted in a text that ensures, in the first part, that follow-up formula, when used, will support the growth and development of older infants aged between 6 and 12 months. The second part of the text outlines the requirements for drinks or products for young children more than 12 months up to 3 years in age.
 
General Standard for Food Additives: Inclusion of the provision for trisodium citrate in fluid milk (plain)
Adopted- 28.11.2023
Trisodium citrate is a stabilizer used in the processing of milk and, in particular, Ultra Heat Treated (UHT) bovine milk in some countries. It has been the subject of discussion within the Codex Committee for Food Additives for some years, with differing opinions around the technological justification for its use in bovine milk. The adopted provision is restrictive in the use of trisodium citrate and imposes a numerical use level that will limit its application to sterilized and UHT milk from bovine species.
 
MRLs for Zilpaterol Hydrochloride (cattle kidney, liver, muscle)
Adopted- 28.11.2023
Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for zilpaterol hydrochloride in different animal origin products have been adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC). The subject of growth promoters is a contentious one within Codex, and the Commission made its decision by vote. The MRLs were informed by the risk assessment work undertaken by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), which evaluates the safety of food additives, contaminants, naturally occurring toxicants and residues of veterinary drugs in food. Codex texts are voluntary in nature and countries can choose not to adopt the MRLs into legislation.
 
Code of Practice for the Prevention and Reduction of Mycotoxins Contamination in Cassava and Cassava-based Products
Adopted- 28.11.2023
Mycotoxins, in particular, aflatoxins and ochratoxin A are known to arise in cassava and cassava-based products at various stages of growth, post-harvest and storage. Many of these fungal toxins are considered to be carcinogenic to humans. This new Code of Practice provides governments and food businesses, growers, processors and distributors with knowledge about factors that may lead to an occurrence of mycotoxin contamination and ways to detect, reduce or prevent it. The text provides examples of Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) that will help to minimize risk. It also provides a basis for training and education of all those involved in cassava production and trade.
 
Principles and Guidelines on the Use of Remote Audit and Inspection in Regulatory Frameworks
Adopted- 29.11.2023
The new guidelines on the use of remote audit are intended to be applied in conjunction with other Codex texts and provide guidance on ensuring oversight by national competent authorities of National Food Control Systems while also taking advantage of opportunities offered by modern information and communication technologies. The text outlines seven principles that should form the basis of remote audit and inspection in regulatory frameworks, and guidance on planning and implementation.
 
Revisions to General Guidelines on Sampling (CXG 50-2004)
Adopted- 29.11.2023
The Codex Guidelines on Sampling provide those responsible for the development of sampling plans for product acceptance or food import or export acceptance with guidance on the design of such sampling plans. Development of appropriate sampling plans is an important element of the process of verifying that foods comply with provisions relating to composition, chemical or microbiological contaminants or pesticide residues contained in Codex standards. They are also intended for inspection of food upon receipt by regulatory agencies. Governments will also use them to design sampling plans for trade agreements, including sampling plans used in the resolution of disputes. This revision reflects current scientific and statistical approaches for the development and evaluation of sampling plans.
 
Revision of Classification of Food and Feed (CXA 4-1989)
Adopted- 29.11.2023
The Classification of Food and Feed is intended to ensure the use of uniform nomenclature and classification of foods into groups or subgroups for the purposes of establishing maximum residue limits for pesticides in food and feed individually or by covering groups of commodities with similar characteristics and residue potential. The Classification has been comprehensively revised over the past ten years to allow the reclassification and/or inclusion of commodities in particular those of interest for developing countries such as minor crops, to provide group MRLs to enable the safe international trade of food and feed. The updated standard includes the revision of Class B and E – primary food commodities of animal origin and processed foods of animal origin, respectively. With the completion of these two classes, the revision of the Classification will enable the establishment of MRLs for wider commodity groups that are or have the potential to be marketed in international trade, a milestone achievement

 Source:  fnbnews.com
05 Dec, 2023 News Image India to become $5 trn economy early in Amrit Kaal: FinMin.
India will become a USD 5 trillion economy early in the 'Amrit Kaal' on the path to achieve the goal of becoming an advanced economy by 2047, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said on Monday. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected India to become a USD 5 trillion economy with the third largest GDP in 2027-28.
 
The USD 5 trillion milestone will be crossed with the help of a strong rupee which will result from macroeconomic stability, he said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
 
'The government has set the goal of becoming an advanced economy by 2047. In the process, it will become a USD 5 trillion economy early in the Amrit Kaal,' Chaudhary said.
 
At the end of 2022-23, the Indian GDP stood at USD 3.7 trillion.
 
In 1980-81, size of the Indian economy was USD 189 billion, which increased to USD 326 billion after a decade. In 2000-01, the size of the GDP rose to USD 476 billion.
 
In 2010-11, India's GDP jumped to USD 1.71 trillion, and further increased to USD 2.67 trillion in 2020-21.
 
Chaudhary said the exchange rate is not an overlooked factor as it ranks India's GDP size in the world.
 
'India is a market economy, and the government monitors economic progress through market-determined GDP and exchange rate,' Chaudhary said.
 
He further said both domestic and international markets are the mechanisms that determine India's GDP, exchange rate and contribution of various sectors to GDP.
 
Contribution of agriculture, industry and services to nominal GDP in 2022-23 stood at 18.4 per cent, 28.3 per cent, and 53.3 per cent, respectively.
 
Chaudhary said the government also contributes to economic progress through policy interventions, including the measures announced in annual budgets.
 
Major initiatives taken by the government in the last 9 years for directly increasing the GDP include, implementation of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy (IBC) Code, recapitalisation of public sector banks, rollout of Goods and Services Tax (GST), reduction in corporate tax, boost in effective capital expenditure, introduction of Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme in 14 sectors, continuous liberalisation of the FDI regime, and building of digital infrastructure.

 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
04 Dec, 2023 News Image Nagaland CM calls for use of modern farming methods to achieve self-sufficiency in food grains.
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Saturday stressed on the need for amalgamation of the traditional method of farming with technology and scientific research for self-sufficiency in food grains and economic viability.
 
There is a need for bringing in modern farming to enhance productivity, he said.
 
Rio was speaking at the inaugural function of the two-day Millet Festival commemorating the culmination of the International Year of Millets organised by the Department of Agriculture coinciding with the Hornbill Festival of Nagaland at Kisama here.
 
Climate change along with unpredictable seasons and rainfall have badly affected the farmers of the state, he said.
 
Cultivation of millet in the northeast has been targeted, realising that most of the states of the region get rice and spices from other parts of the country as the region does not produce sufficient quantities of food grains, Rio said.
 
'Our indigenous farming is of diminishing return and therefore knowledgeable people with graduate or diploma in agriculture should come forward to take up progressive farming, including horticulture and veterinary,' the chief minister said.
 
Congratulating the traditional millet farmers for receiving the awards for producing substantial quantities of millet, Rio asked officials to purchase good quality seeds.
 
'As we culminate the International Year of Millets, let us make a good beginning and spread out the cultivation of millet with good seeds,' he said.
 
Advisor for Agriculture and MLA Mhathung Yanthan said that the GI registration process for four known varieties of millets in Nagaland has been initiated.
 
Millet gradually found its place in Nagaland, and from around 12,000 hectares, the cultivation has expanded to 19,000 hectares and it will continue to grow, he said.
 
The demand for millets in urban markets has increased manifold because of its nutritional value, he added.

 Source:  deccanherald.com
04 Dec, 2023 News Image Bahrain becomes first Middle Eastern Nation to host 9th UNWTO s World Forum on Gastronomy in 2024.
Bahrain is set to become the first Middle Eastern nation to host the 9th UNWTO’s World Forum on Gastronomy scheduled to unfold in 2024. This historic event underscores Bahrain's rich heritage, diverse culture, and its burgeoning tourism industry, positioning the kingdom as a global epicentre for gastronomy tourism.
 
The news was unveiled on the sidelines of the 8th World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, held in the picturesque city of San Sebastian, Spain. The announcement not only marks a significant milestone for Bahrain but also showcases the nation's commitment to fostering international collaboration in the realm of gastronomy and tourism.
 
Bahrain, with its captivating blend of tradition and modernity, is poised to leverage the World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism in 2024, as a catalyst for promoting responsible agricultural practices. The event aims to highlight the importance of nurturing local communities while preserving Bahrain's rich heritage and traditions. Scheduled to take place at Exhibition World Bahrain in Sakhir, the forum promises a diverse array of engaging activities.
 
One of the highlights of the forum will be visits to local producers, providing participants with a firsthand experience of Bahrain's vibrant culinary landscape. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in culinary classes, immersing themselves in the kingdom's gourmet excellence rooted in its historical legacy. This unique combination of cultural immersion and gastronomic exploration is anticipated to make the 9th UNWTO’s World Forum on Gastronomy in Bahrain an unforgettable experience for participants from around the globe.
 
The year 2024, is poised to be a transformative period for Bahrain's tourism sector, and the hosting of the World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism plays a crucial role in the kingdom's primary vision. The forum is expected to draw attention to Bahrain's unique position as a destination that offers a multifaceted and all-encompassing travel experience.

 Source:  fnbnews.com
04 Dec, 2023 News Image India allows export of specified quantity of wheat, broken rice to five countries.
The government has permitted exports of specified quantities of wheat, wheat flour and broken rice to five countries, including Bhutan, Mali and Indonesia, a notification said on Thursday. The quantity notified for Bhutan includes 14,184 tonnes of wheat grain, 5,326 tonnes of atta, 15.226 tonnes of maida/semoline, and 48,804 tonnes of broken rice.
 
Broken rice shipments are also permitted to Mali (1 lakh tonnes), Senegal (5 lakh tonnes in six months), Gambia (50,000 tonnes in six months), and Indonesia (2 lakh tonnes).
 
The export is permitted through National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL), the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification.
 
NCEL is a company set up with cooperative societies as its promoters.
 
Though exports of wheat and broken rice were banned to boost domestic supply, outbound shipments are allowed on the basis of permission granted by the government to certain countries to meet their food security needs and on request.
 
'Export of (wheat grain, atta, maida/semolina, and broken rice) food commodities are permitted through National Cooperative Exports Ltd (NCEL),' it said.
 

 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
04 Dec, 2023 News Image Gujarat Chief Minister meets Singapore Minister for trade and industry ahead of VGGIS2024.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel along with a high level delegation met Singapore's Minister of Trade and Industry, Gan Kim Yong on Friday. The delegation had reached Singapore after completing its tour of Japan.
 
The tour is being undertaken in the run up to the tenth edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGIS) which is scheduled for January.
 
Underlining the development journey of Gujarat, Patel during the meeting emphasized on the state government's focus on fostering investment in emerging sectors such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, semiconductors, food processing, and dairy products apart from the importance of Gujarat in the logistics sector, attributing its rise as a logistics hub in India to its global connectivity and extensive coastline.
 
Patel also invited the Singapore Minister of Trade and Industry to participate in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 to foster collaboration between the two nations in various sectors.
 
During the meeting, Minister Gan Kim Yong acknowledged the immense potential for development in India and expressed Singaporean companies' keenness to work in collaboration with the Indian government. He stated that cooperation with capable states like Gujarat could be beneficial for Singapore, especially in establishing a hub for fruits, vegetables, and dairy products in the South East Asian region.
 
He also invited the Gujarat delegation to visit the Singapore port to explore potential collaborations, highlighting the importance of fostering partnerships in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024.
 
Apart from the meeting with Minister Gan Kim Yong, the delegation had discussions with Sopnendu Mohanty, the Chief Technology Officer of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Singapore Business Federation (SBF) Representatives.
 
Earlier, during the last leg of his Japan tour, Patel along with the Gujarat delegation, visited the famous Nokonoshima Island and the historic Kobe Port in Hyogo Prefecture.
 
Patel also held a meeting with Hyogo Governor Shri Motohiko Saito and underlined that the connection between Hyogo and Gujarat is not limited to just two states. Ahmedabad in Gujarat and Kobe in Hyogo are connected as sister cities. Recently, there was an opportunity for Ahmedabad to become the host city for the Urban 20 Summit, which prompted the state government to submit a zero net emissions resilient city action plan.
 
It may be mentioned here that Patel has been leading a high-level delegation to Japan and Singapore for a week-long tour to Japan and Singapore since November 25 with a view to will engage with the Japanese as wells Singapore government, industries, and institutions to discuss and explore areas of mutual cooperation.

 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
04 Dec, 2023 News Image India seeks deal with Argentina & Brazil for pulses imports.
After signing memorandum of understandings (MoUs) with Mozambique, Malawi and Myanmar for importing pulses, India has approached Argentina and Brazil for deals under which the South American countries will undertake to grow tur and urad varieties with an obligation to export the products to India.
 
Sources told FE that discussions have been initiated with Argentinian authorities for growing pulses varieties which India imports in substantial quantities.
 
Rohit Kumar Singh, secretary, department of consumer affairs recently held discussion with Argentina ambassador in India Hugo Javier Gobbi for growing pulses in the South American country.
 
In a recent visit of Brazilian officials from the agriculture ministry to the country, India urged Brazilian authorities to explore the possibility of the deal.
 
Officials said that the government is aiming to reduce the import dependence of pulses varieties from a few countries.
 
The domestic consumption of pulses in South American countries is small while pulses such as urad and tur can be grown in these countries because of conducive weather conditions and are likely to be grown there for the purpose of exports to India, an official said.
 
This year, India has imported 2.28 million tonne (MT) of pulses – 1.08 MT (lentil), 0.77 MT (tur or pigeon pea) and 0.42 MT (urad or black gram) mostly from Australia, Canada, Myanmar, Mozambique, Tanzania, Sudan and Malawi so far.
 
Brazil annually produces 3 MT of varieties of beans – black, copea and mungo which is enough to meet domestic demand as well as some exports to Vietnam, Pakistan and Egypt.
 
In addition, India is also exploring the possibility of growing pulses, especially tur and urad in Ethiopia and Tanzania to boost domestic supplies.
 
Earlier, India had signed an MoU with Mozambique for import of 0.2 MT of arhar annually for five years when the retail prices of tur skyrocketed to `200 a kg in 2016. This MoU was extended for another five years in September, 2021.
 
In 2021, India entered into MoUs with Malawi and Myanmar for the import of 50,000 tonne and 0.1 MT of tur per annum, respectively, till 2025.
 
Out of a record pulses production of 26.05 MT in 2022-23 crop year, chana (gram) has a share of 50%. The country has been self-sufficient in chana and moong varieties of pulses.
 
“Despite record production of pulses, there has been a gap between demand and supply of pulses in the country as its key source of protein for a large vegetarian population,’ an official said.
 
Currently, the government has abolished import duties on three varieties of pulses – tur, lentil and urad for curbing rise in prices due to domestic shortfall in production.
 
According to an estimate about 15% of domestic consumption of pulses is met through imports.
 
The retail inflation in ‘pulses and products’ category in October rose to 18.79% year-on- year mainly due to sharp spike in prices of arhar (40.94%), gram (11.16%) and moong (12.75%).

 Source:  financialexpress.com
04 Dec, 2023 News Image India s H1 poultry exports up 43% on demand from Oman, Sri Lanka and Japan.
Exports of poultry products such as eggs and egg powder have registered a 43 per cent growth at $81 million in the first six months of the current financial year. In the same period last year, the value of the poultry shipments stood at $57 million.
 
Exporters said strong demand from countries such as Sri Lanka, Malaysia and from traditional markets in West Asia such as Oman among others have contributed to the growth in the segment. Global factors including the impact of the Ukraine war also contributed to the demand for the Indian poultry products, said Valsan Parameswaran, Secretary, All India Poultry Exporters Association.
 
Sri Lanka bought close to 100 containers of Indian eggs in recent months, Parameswaran said. The number of eggs in each container is about 4.87 lakh. Malaysia has bought some 10 containers to meet the shortfall in the domestic supplies, he said.
 
Indian exporters are getting enquiries for eggs from Bangladesh and Afghanistan apart from others.. The demand from Bangladesh is likely to be catered by egg producers around West Bengal, he said. Also, the demand for the value-added products such as egg powders is on the rise, he said. About 10-15 lakh eggs are crushed daily to produce value-added products, Parameswaran said.
 
Prices surge
Egg prices have shot up by close to 40 per cent in the key producing regions of Namakkal on the reduction in placement by the producers. Egg prices are expected to decline from January-February onwards, due to higher placements in the recent weeks, and that may help the exporters in the new year, Parameswaran said.
 
Per the official data, India’s poultry exports touched a high of 6.64 lakh tonnes valued at $134.04 million during the 2022-23 fiscal, almost double from that of the previous year. In 2021-22, the poultry shipment volumes were 3.20 lakh tonnes valued at $71.03 million.
 
In the first six months, the shipments of poultry products touched 4.96 lakh tonnes valued at $81.21 million. Oman continues to be the largest buyer of Indian poultry products, accounting for close to a fourth of the shipment value, followed by Japan and Sri Lanka, which accounted for a tenth each. Other major buyers of Indian poultry products this fiscal include Maldives, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar among others.
 

 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
04 Dec, 2023 News Image Region has gone from no agri-exportzone to becoming its hub: APEDA chief.

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) on Friday jointly celebrated this first-ever achievement of 100 MT export of agricultural exports from LBSI Airport in a month. To commemorate this milestone, APEDA also held a workshop under the Krishi Udan Scheme (KUS), aimed at empowering agriculture and uplifting agri and perishable cargo. Speaking on the occasion, APEDA chairman Abhishek Dev complimented the exporters, farmers producer organisations (FPOs) and other stakeholders of Varanasi region, where there had been no export of agriculture products, for taking the export to the significant level in the last 3-4 years. MoCA’s senior economic advisor Piyush Srivastava, emphasised the integration of FPOs into the agricultural export supply chain through schemes like KUS. 'As per feedback from regional stakeholders, necessary interventions from the ministry are made for further changes, if required any scheme for promoting export of horticulture produce,' he said. Providing details of the progress made in perishable goods export from Purvanchal, APEDA regional head CB Singh, remarked, 'Before achieving the first-ever 100 MT monthly agri export, APEDA, in collaboration with all stakeholders, will continue efforts to convert this opportunity into 1000 MT monthly in near future.' Singh highlighted how Varanasi region, once lacking in agri-exports due to insufficient infrastructure, has transformed into a hub of it. With the establishment of a robust quarantine and customs clearance facilitation centre at LBSI Airport, numerous exporters now operate in the region, utilizing air routes for agricultural product exports, he said. 'Apart from fresh green vegetables, mangos and others, a variety of agricultural products such as fresh marigold, water chestnut, cranberry, banana, among others, have been successfully exported to international markets, showcasing the region's capability to meet global demand,' he added. APEDA officials mentioned, KUS with its focus on ensuring seamless, cost-effective, and time-bound air transportation for agri-produce, especially from Northeast, hilly, and tribal regions, is set to further enhance the agri-export trend from the Purvanchal region.


 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
04 Dec, 2023 News Image India s focus on infrastructure empowering the economy: Shri Goyal.
India’s focus on infrastructure is empowering the economy and giving it a fillip, said Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles while addressing the Inaugural session of ‘3rd India Debt Capital Market Summit 2023 - Onwards & Upwards’.
 
The Union Minister said that massive investments both from the government and from the private sector, directed towards infrastructure is boosting the infrastructural capabilities of the country. He said competitive source of financing is attracting investments from those who are looking for greater safety. He said the stock market is also hitting a 4 trillion mark for the first time and India being amongst the top five global markets has huge opportunities. He pointed out that the country is the fifth largest economy in the world and the fastest growing economy at 7.6%, this quarter. 'The world trusts India today,” Shri Goyal said mentioning that the country stands at the cusp of a very bright future as a trusted partner of the world and as a vibrant democracy where people recognize and respect the rule of law.
 
Shri Goyal said that in the Amrit Kal, we dream of a Viksit Bharat where we are on our journey towards developed and prosperous India. He said India will add $30 trillion to our 3.7 trillion by 2047.
 
Shri Goyal said a resilient debt capital market will be the catalyst for innovation, entrepreneurship and infrastructure development. He noted that massive urbanization will happen over the next few decades even as Tier 2 cities are also going to become metropolitan cities. Rural Areas incomes are rising, raising spending power across the country. Futuristic sectors like AI, semiconductors, electric vehicles, will be powering our future. Green and sustainable energy will be the way forward and the capital markets and debt markets are playing their role in our energy transition to a low carbon economy. Shri Goyal urged the corporate world to Invest in India without the fear of missing out.
 
The Minister said between 2010 and 2013, there was weak macro-economic fundamentals, foreign exchange crisis and FCNR bonds were raised in 2013 paying a significantly higher interest rate on foreign currency borrowings, inflation used to persistent at elevated levels of 10%to 12%, bank debts was growing irrationally, fiscal deficits were high. It was then in 2014 when Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi took over.  He said that PM was very focused on ease of doing business and reduction of compliance burden, decriminalizing several laws, removing some of the redundant laws from the statute book. 'It was a holistic plan, which helped India double its foreign exchange reserves in the last 10 years,” he said adding on that the country is in a sweet spot today where it can be confident that for many years to come, it won't have a crisis of the sort that was seen in 2013.
 
Shri Goyal said that India has been able to increase exports of goods and services, almost 55% - from 500 billion in 2021 to 776 billion last year. He said that with two conflicts going on around the world and there is a prospect of recession in the developed economies. Still, he said, he is confident of growth in the export numbers even in the current year.

 Source:  pib.gov.in