Survey of Actual Consumption Situation of Succinic Acid in China

Succinic acid is a kind of basic chemical well-accepted in both China and worldwide. It has a wide range of applications, in addition to being used as raw materials of several chemicals, including 1, 4-butanediol (BDO), alkyd resin, PBS, etc., succinic acid can be also used as additives in agriculture, food , and other industries.

CCM’s 5^th edition succinic acid report issued in August, namely Production and Market of Succinic Acid in China, outlines the current situation of China’s succinic acid market, including production situation, producers’ overview, raw material introduction, consumption situation, etc.

When it comes to the consumption situation of succinic acid in China, CCM will give readers a brief introduction to major end-use segments of succinic acid, including the consumption situation in such industries as food, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and other ones.

According to the report, the food industry has been the fastest growing consumer of succinic acid over the past five years and it will also be one of the biggest growth points in the coming few years. Meanwhile, polybutylene succinate (PBS) will be the biggest growth point among the downstream products. With the expansion of PBS market, the consumption structure of succinic acid will change greatly in the next few years and PBS is estimated to become the largest consumption segment of succinic acid in China.

To reveal the actual consumption situation of succinic acid in China, CCM presents the report with the following statistics provided:

l  Consumption volume of succinic acid in main areas in China in 2012

l  Major end-users of succinic acid in disodium succinate production in China in 2012

l  Major end-users of succinic acid in daminozide production in China in 2012

l  Major end-users of succinic acid in dimetachlone production in China in 2012

l  Major end-users of succinic acid in the pharmaceutical industry in China in 2012

l  Some end-users of succinic acid in soldering flux production in China in 2012

l  Some end-users of succinic acid in the soldering flux production in China in 2012

l  Major end-users of succinic acid in PBS production in China in 2012

l  Capacity of major existing & potential PBS producers in China, as of July 2013

l  Major end-users of succinic acid in DMS, DES and DIPS production in China in 2012

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Stronger Focus on Food Safety

In mid-March the Chinese Ministry of Health (MOH) asked for advice from the public in response to the draft of the 2013 National Food Safety Standard, according to CCM’s monthly report, Dairy Products China News 1303.

The draft is mainly a revision of some food safety national standards, including food products, detection methods, food additives, nutriment supplements, nutrition & special diet foods and requirements for production and operation. It has also been suggested that a General Standard of Nutrition Supplement for Pregnant, Post-Natal and Breastfeeding Women should be set up.

In view of the significance of food safety, this is the 2nd time that the public’s views have been collected for the draft. By the end of January, the China National Centre for Food Safety Risk Assessment (responsible for the risk assessment, monitoring,early warning and communication of national food safety, and food safety standards) had received 1,288 suggestions on the topic, leading it to draw up a draft on this basis.

 

The draft is also a response to a succession of food safety incidents. Mainly because of the quality scandal which hit Mengniu, the draft has an added Aflatoxin detection method and a quality standard for raw milk. The arguably low standard of raw milk has been widely considered as key to most of the quality scandals hitting the dairy sector, with different parties quarrelling about what standard should be applied, pushing the government to address the issue.

Alongside the draft, a number of administrative measures have been taken to prevent food quality accidents:

• The MOH has strengthened the supervision of food products through national surveillance. In late January, it indicated that the focus of 2013’s work will be upon addressing issues in several key areas, notably grain, vegetables, meat, dairy products, infant foods and illegal additives. Infant foods, formula and accessories are of special concern. 50%+ of China’s county level administrative regions should monitor for food contaminants and other harmful factors, according to the MOH

• In early March, Gansu Province detailed its food safety work in 2013. Dairy products, edible oil, liquor, meat, food additive and etc. are listed to be important aspects and supervisors at all levels have to attend a total of over 40 hours’ training about food safety

 

• In mid February, the Department of Health of Guangdong Province solicited the views of consumers in respect of a range of regional food safety standard revisions, citing its goals as being to encourage progress in food safety technology, independent innovation and industry development

• Sichuan Province organised the “One Hundred Days Action”around the theme “2013 food safety”. The programme divides into 4 stages, from 20 February to 31 July, emphasising relevant departments’ responsibility in food safety

During the sessions of the NPC & CPPCC (the National People’s Congress and the Chinese Political Consultative Conference), food safety was a topic frequently discussed. Infant formula attracted the most attention, especially after the establishment of Hong Kong’s regulatory limits on purchases of infant formula products. Mr. Zhou, director of the State of Administration for Industry & Commerce of China, revealed that it will release specific rules to reinforce the management of infant formula products, which would cover the whole production chain, although no details about the specific rules have been forthcoming to date.

 

Although domestic dairy products have gradually regained some consumers’ confidence, the perceptions amongst the public remain a major obstacle. The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China (AQSIQ) publishes data on qualification rates of domestic dairy products checked. It states that 99% of domestic dairy products are passing when checked nowadays, a rate higher than for imported dairy products. Mr. Yang, the deputy director of AQSIQ, announced that 0.26% of domestic dairy products failed when checked during 2011 and 2012, compared with a failure rate of 0.76% for imported dairy products in 2012; in the case of domestic infant formula the failure rate was 0.77% in 2012, 0.37% lower than for imported infant formula.

Clearly besides the various governmental actions, food companies are keen to play key roles in food safety, as demonstrating high levels of quality will be critical to their brand awareness an brand reputations. A good example of this was seen on World Consumer Rights Day (15 March), when Mengniu organised interactive activities nationwide to raise public awareness of consumer rights protection, in the process positioning its products as offering high quality and safety.

Table Contents of Dairy Products China News 1303:

Royal Dairy Growth Plan

Hong Kong Acts on Infant Formula Trade

The Price of Imported WMP Rises in March

Prospects for E-commerce

Stronger Focus on Food Safety

DMK Plans Expansion in China

Want Want China Prospers with Dairy

Strategy Adjustment at Black Cow

Modern Dairy Performs Well in H1 2013

Mengniu Launches New Ice Cream

By-health’s Strong Performance in 2012

MiMille Introduces Premium Infant Formula

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China to set up a general administration of food and drug

China plans to set up a general administration to enhance the status of the existing State Administration of Food and Drug in order to improve food and drug safety, according to a report to be delivered by State Councilor Ma Kai on March 10, 2013.
 
The proposed ministry-level General Administration of Food and Drug will be responsible for carrying out a unified supervision on food and drug safety and quality in the process of production, circulation and consumption. The General Administration of Food and Drug will integrate the responsibilities of the Food Safety Commission Office of the State Council, the State Food and Drug Administration, the production aspects of food safety supervision of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China, and, the circulation of food safety supervision of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce of China.
 
Overlapping of supervision from different departments and some supervision "blind spots" are weak links of the current food safety supervision system, the report says. Some expert says that the industrial development is expected to promote since the complicated degree of administrative examination and approval will greatly simplify, after the new general administration for food and drug setting up. 

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CABB invests 50,000t/a MCA project and sets up joint venture with China firms

In March 7, 2013, the German company CABB GmbH (CABB) and two domestic enterprises, signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a joint venture company for the manufacturing and marketing of high-quality monochloroacetic acid (MCA) in Jining, Shandong Province. The two domestic enterprises are Jining Gold Power Co. Ltd (Jining Gold Power) and Jinwei Huasheng Chemical Co. Ltd (Jinwei Huasheng), according to Herbicides China News 1303 issued by CCM in March.

 

The three companies will invest USD160 million (RMB1 billion) in a MCA project with a capacity of 50,000t/a. The whole project is to be divided into several stages. The first stage involves a 25,000t/a MCA expansion project. On March 1, 2013, it has been approved by the Jining Environmental Protection Bureau. In addition to the original capacity, the extension will permit Jinwei Huasheng to reach a 45,000t/a MCA capacity after the first stage.

 

The MCA is an important chemical material used in the synthesis of a variety of products in food, personal care and agrochemical industries. In the herbicides industry, the MCA can be used to make various herbicides synthesis, such as 2,4-D, MCPA, imazosulfuron and glyphosate.

For CABB, this marks an important step both in its strategy to further regionalize its acetyls business and in its global production process. Dr. Martin Wienkenhöver, CEO of CABB said in the MoU: "In Jining we have found Jining Gold Power a very strong partner for an important joint venture supporting the new operation with a secure supply of key raw materials, electric power and professional services." Dr. Uwe Brunk, General Manager of Business Unit of Acetyls at CABB, added: "With the joint venture, CABB will take a place in the world's largest MCA market with reliable, superior-quality products that our customers are waiting for and reliable management and operation. We are thrilled to be able to support our customers' development."

 

On the joint venture plan, CABB will acquire the existing company Jinwei Huasheng, which currently possesses a capacity of 20,000t/a MCA. And then CABB will be the majority owner of the joint venture, holding 67% of the joint venture shares, and the remaining shares will be held by Jining Gold Power and Mr. Yan Donghua (Mr. Yan Donghua is one of holder of Jinwei Huasheng). The joint venture will soon be able to supply high quality MCA with the existing facilities of CABB  and it has also started planning an expansion project to supply an additional 25,000t/a of high-quality MCA whose content reaches 99.9% with CABB's advanced proprietary technology.

 

Zuofei Xiao, Managing Director of Jining Gold Power and current Chairman of Jinwei Huasheng said: "We have found CABB a leading international player in MCA business and a recognized partner with leading-edge technology. We are looking forward to strengthening the international collaboration in our industrial park in Yutai County." Mr. Donghua Yan, current General Manager of Jinwei Huasheng, added: "CABB's support will enable the joint venture to raise its technology to a new level and will help Jinwei Huasheng develop into a leading company for high-quality MCA in Chinese market with activities and moves in the international market."

CABB is a globally leading manufacturer of fine and specialty chemicals and customized products. It is specialized in dealing with and safely handling corrosive materials and complex chemical reactions.

 

Jining Gold Power, founded in 2003, deals in coal, thermal power and chemical raw materials. At present, the company possesses a 30,000t/a caustic soda capacity. In 2012, its total revenue was over USD265.32 million (RMB1.65 billion). Jinwei Huasheng was invested by Jining Gold Powe and Mr. Yan Donghua in 2009.  

Table Contents of Herbicides China News 1303:

Jiangsu Agro's 50,000t/a 2,4-D and 10,000t/a MCPA projects in progress

Vicome Lunan's 12,300t/a chloropyridines pesticides project in progress

Hubei Jiahe sets foot in the pesticide industry

Anhui Zhongshan completes its 3,000t/a herbicides TC projects

CABB invests 50,000t/a MCA project and sets up joint venture with China firms

Cyhalofop-butyl market becomes gloomy in China

Sluggish clomazone market will go on in 2013

Diuron TC price below USD6,000/t in March 2013

Current situation of propanil in China

Pure pyridine price keeps increasing in early March 2013

Australia to levy anti-dumping tax on Chinese 2,4-D

Export volume of glufosinate-ammonium product slipped slightly in 2012 

Gansu Province's spring sown area in 2013 to reach 2.6 million ha

12 herbicides TC first registered by domestic companies in 2012

New registrations of herbicide technical in China in Feb. 2012

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Given that a lot of customers often need to search varied kinds of information through internet with a convenient and effective way, CCM created this online database to meet this problem. According to CCM, the information in Content Chunk has different types of presentation forms, namely text, figure, picture, table, and group (group refers to a collection of information integrated by texts, figures, pictures and tables). All information provided in Content Chunk are derived from CCM’s various comprehensive newsletters and market reports, so all information are reliable and accurate, other than those massive amount of information obtained through other search engines, for which users usually have to spend much time on screening the information till they find out what exactly they need.

By accessing to Content Chunk, users can get the target information immediately at their fingertips, so this can greatly improve their work efficiency. Content Chunk will be a very practical tool for those users who are in great demand for information to assist in conducting their academic researches, market surveys, etc. In addition to saving time, users can also save money on it, as they only need to pay for the target information. According to CCM, there is a free trial available for all users now to experience the convenience and benefits of Content Chunk.

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Free Webinar on China Starch Industry to be Held on Sep. 6th, 2012

Starch is a production made through the use of corn, cassava, potato, sweet potato, wheat and other processed. The starch is widely used from food to the chemical and pharmaceutical. The demand of starch shows an increasing trend. A free webinar talking about China's starch industry will be held by CCM International at 17:00 (GMT +8, Beijing Time) on Sep. 6^th , 2012. With the topic of Analysis of China Starch Industry, the webinar will introduce the key influencing factors, the latest dynamics and the future trends of China's Starch industry.

China has a huge starch production, in which corn starch occupied the largest proportion of 86.5%, potato starch, followed by 9.5%, 3.9% of the wheat starch and other starch yield a minimum proportion of 0.02%. In 2011, China's starch output has been increasing to over 20 million tones with a CAGR of around 9% in 2008-2011. It is estimated that China's starch output will increase to nearly 30 million tonnes in 2016 at a 5%-6% CAGR in 2012-2016. How will the future starch industry develop in China's concerning aspects of supply, demand, export, production? What are the hidden challenges and opportunities in this industry?

Starch plays a key role in deep processing, food, pharmaceuticals, etc. Deep processing is the most important consumption field of starch in China, consuming nearly 30% of the nation's total starch consumption in 2011. Besides, starch is also used in other downstream industries such as food and beverage processing and papermaking. In China, large-scale downstream producers will purchase starch from producers directly, and most producers would like to sell their starch by themselves rather than by distributors mainly for a high profit. How is the current situation of China's starch market? What are the influencing factors in this industry?

Mr. Zhang, Professional Consultant and Speaker of this webinar, will share with you his unique perspective and insightful analysis about this promising industry. Grasp this amazing opportunity to obtain the latest market information and discover commercial potential for your business. Come and join us on Sep.6th, 2012

Outline:

1 Regulatory issues in Chinese starch industry

    - What kinds of policies involved?

    - What about the effects on China's starch?

2 Supply and demand of starch in China

   - What is Chinese starch supply situation?

   - Who are the key starch producers and their traits?

   - What is China's starch import and export situation?

   - How about starch demand situation and it's application fields in China?

   - What will Chinese starch's supply and demand be in 2012-2016?

3 Starch derivatives in China

   - What kinds of starch derivatives involved?

   - How about their production and consumption and supply and demand forecast?

 

4 Conclusion and forecast

   - What are challenges in Chinese starch industry?

   - Where are the opportunities?

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Sweetener Industry May Benefit from Quality Credit System Construction

On 2 May 2012, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China issued an announcement to promote the construction of Quality Credit System, aiming to strengthen the social consciousness of quality credit. And both food industry and food additive industry are listed as pilot units. Of course, as a member of the food additive industry, sweetener industry is also on the list. It is predicted that the construction of Quality Credit System may bring some new development opportunities to sweetener industry in China, according to CCM’s June issue of Sweeteners China News.

In fact, since people's consciousness of food safety has enhanced and food safety incidents have frequently emerged in the past few years, Chinese government has taken a number of measures to deal with food safety problems. For example, on 13 Oct. 2011, the Ministry of Health established the National Food Safety Risk Assessment Center in Beijing. This time, food industry and food additive industry are also involved in the announcement mentioned above, which is one measure taken by Chinese government to deal with food safety problems. According to the announcement, local governments shall take a series of measures to strengthen the social consciousness of quality credit: establish enterprise quality credit files with real-name system; found public service platform for products' credit information; strengthen quality credit evaluation system; intensify punishment for missing of quality credit and implement classification supervision by quality credit rating.

For sweetener producers in China, to become a quality credit demonstration unit will be conducive to their development.

 

Firstly, becoming a quality credit demonstration unit may bring them more opportunities. In fact, as a major downstream market of sweeteners, food industry (including both food and beverages) prefers sweetener suppliers with high quality credit in China attributed to the following two aspects. On one hand, food industry is also listed as a pilot unit in the construction of Quality Credit System. It is believed that in order to enjoy a good development in the future, food enterprises should make efforts to improve the quality of their products. On the other hand, food safety incidents have frequently emerged in China in the past few years, such as the scandal of carcinogens contained in dairy products of Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy (Group) Co., Ltd., a major dairy producer in China. Therefore, in addition to improving product quality, food enterprises will also put more emphasis on selecting those raw material suppliers with credible and good corporate image, such as sweetener suppliers with good quality credit. Moreover, if a sweetener producer is a quality credit demonstration unit, its products are easier to get preference from downstream companies.

 

Secondly, becoming a quality credit demonstration unit makes sweetener producers more likely to get government aid. Actually, Chinese government always encourages the development of those enterprises that follow the government's development plan through various ways, such as reducing tax and providing credit. Since Chinese government has put forward to promote the construction of Quality Trust System, it must encourage enterprises that are actively involved. For example, in order to promote the development of renewable energy and new energy, Chinese government has provided subsidies for fuel ethanol producers since 2004. COFCO Biochemical (Anhui) Co., Ltd., the largest fuel ethanol producer in China, for example, got a subsidy of USD86.46 million from the government in 2011, which is more than the company's sales deficit. 

However, how can a company become a quality credit demonstration unit in China? It is estimated that sweetener producers can make efforts in the following aspects: firstly, the quality of products should conform to the standards both at home and abroad or to industrial standards; secondly, they must pass the random check on product quality carried by local governments; thirdly, they should build up a positive image and reputation.

Source: Sweeteners China News 1206

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Content of Sweeteners China News 1206:

China's saccharin output reaches 3,043 tonnes in Q1 2012

CSA releases reward notice to against sugar smuggling

National food safety standard of maltitol launched

Output value of China's beverage industry increases in Jan.-April 2012

Global Sweeteners may suffer net loss in H1 2012

Layn to merge wholly-owned subsidiary

EU makes final verdict of anti-dumping investigation into Chinese cyclamate

Consumption of acesulfame-K in China expected to increase in 2012

Overview of Chinese sorbitol industry in Jan.- May 2012

Sweetener industry may benefit from Quality Credit System construction

FOS drives Shandong Baolingbao and QHT to perform well in Q1 2012

Xiwang Sugar further focuses on HFCS business

Shanghai Suzan starts sucralose project

… …

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Growing Maltodextrin Market in China

Driven by the demand from the downstream products such as ice cream and instant drinks (milk powder and other nutrient solid drinks), China’s maltodextrin industry has kept rapid development in recent years. The output of maltodextrin in China has already come to about 1,300,000 tonnes in 2010.

There are 29 active maltodextrin producers in China at the beginning of 2011. Eight producers adopt corn as raw material. Zhucheng Dongxiao Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Henan Mengzhou Golden Corn Co., Ltd. and Shandong Xiwang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. take the lead in the industry, totally producing more than 40% of the domestic output in 2011.

The majority of maltodextrin in China is applied in food and beverage industry, mainly including candy, drinks, ice cream, flavoring & essence, etc. With the increasing development of domestic food and beverage industry, China’s maltodextrin market is expected to be growing in the future.

Combining CCM International's expertise in maltodextrin market research, the company has newly published the first edition report of Production and Market of Maltodextrin in China. In this report, you can find out the latest production situation in China and the consumption details of maltodextrin; all the aspects will be analyzed in details. This report also provides you with market information of maltodextrin in 2008-2011, and the relevant forecast in 2012-2016. In addition, policies and regulations on maltodextrin in China are also covered in this report.

Key sections of this report:

- Maltodextrin production situation in China, 2008-2011

- Import and export situation in China, 2000-2010

- Detailed description on consumption patterns and various application fields, 2010

- Introduction to maltodextrin production methods

- Forecast on supply and demand of in China, 2012-2016

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China's Government Strengthens Management of New Food Additives

China's Ministry of Health announced the Notice on Standardizing License Management of New Food Additives (NSLMNFA) to strengthen the management of new food additives in China on 25 November 2011, which may increase the difficulty in applying for new sweeteners in China, according to CCM’s January issue of Sweeteners China News.

In fact, Chinese government has already launched the Management Measures of New Food Additives (MMNFA) in March 2010 and the Regulations of New Food Additives' Declaration and Acceptance (RNFADA) in May 2010.

According to the MMNFA, the definition of new food additives includes three parts: 1) food additives which have not been classified into national standard of food safety 2) food additives which have not been approved to use by the Ministry of Health 3) food additives whose current dosage and application range are needed to be expanded 

Compared with the MMNFA and the RNFADA, the latest notice (NSLMNFA) has stipulated detailed and increased items on management of new food additives.

Firstly, the NSLMNFA has supplemented five detailed provisions of on-site verification and evaluation for new food additives. Previous MMNFA just defines that the Ministry of Health can organize experts to run on-site verification and evaluation for new food additives when necessary, but it has not defined concrete operations. In addition, it focuses more on paper material review, while the new NSLMNFA pays more attention to on-site verification and evaluation, which indicates that Chinese government is strengthening the management of new food additives in more ways to ensure food safety.

Besides, the NSLMNFA emphasizes more on comparison. Actually, the MMNFA just requirs the applicants to submit testimonial materials of new food additives' application conditions and effect in oversea countries and regions. And the NSLMNFA pays more attention to the comparison. For instance, the applicants should submit testimonial materials of the contrast effect in food including and excluding new food additives and the quality specification comparison material contrasted with international organizations and other countries, reflecting that Chinese government focuses on the necessity of new food additives' launch.

Moreover, the NSLMNFA encourages the public to offer suggestions on the management of new food additives. According to the MMNFA, comments from the public shall be solicited when it comes to the necessity and effect of the use of new food additives. From this aspect, the NSLMNFA welcomes suggestions and opinions of new food additives and its management, which may arouse the enthusiasm of the public to offer their views.

In general, the NSLMNFA may raise the difficulty in applying for new sweeteners in China. On one hand, the NSLMNFA will improve the laws and regulations on new food additives, which may increase the application producers of food additives; on the other hand, many food safety incidents caused by food additives happened in 2011, which has aroused Chinese people's concerns about food additives. And the encouragement of suggestions and opinions may assist Chinese government to receive more public suggestions, which may drive it to take a more cautious attitude to the approval of new food additives. 

With efforts from Chinese government to strengthen the management of food additives, the new food additives which will be launched in the future may be natural and efficient. For example, it is estimated that thaumatin may be approved as a new sweetener in China. Mr. Wu, Secretary-General of Sweetener Professional Committee of Chinese Food Additives and Ingredients Association, predicted that thaumatin will be approved to use in food and beverages in China thanks to its natural extract and high intensity of sweetness. What's more, Some Chinese producers have already applied for thaumatin to be used as a new sweetener, and the applications are in progress now.

Source: Sweeteners China News 1201

http://www.cnchemicals.com/Newsletter/NewsletterDetail_190.html

Content of Sweeteners China News 1201:

Food Additive Industry Association officially established in Wuhan

Demand for GOS keeps increasing in China

China will promote food safety through legislation

The 20th anniversary of CBFIA held in Beijing

HZSY intends to stop beet sugar production

Hainan to establish aromatic industry

2011 annual review of Chinese sweetener industry

Export volume of aspartame in 2012 may affected by re-evaluation of EFSA

Export value of Chinese stevia sweetener grows fast in 2011

China's government strengthens management of new food additives

China's sucralose capacity to increase by 2,000t/a in 2012

Futaste's L-arabinose selected in National Key New Product Plan of 2011……

If you are interested in CCM International’s January issue of Sweeteners China News, please do not hesitate to contact us by +86-20-37616606, or email us at econtact@cnchemicals.com.

(Guangzhou China, January 10, 2012)

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