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Analysis| New Rules on Imported Foods for Special Dietary Uses Ⅱ

The GACC made related interpretations on the policy contents of imported foods for special dietary uses in the Measures of the People's Republic of China for the Administration of Import and Export Food Safety. The followings are new provisions of Chi

2021-12-22
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Notice of Issues Related to Implementation of Order 248 and 249

Recently, the GACC released an announcement on issues related to implementation of Order 248 and 249.The details are as follows.

2021-12-22
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Analysis| New Rules on Imported Foods for Special Dietary Uses I

Recently, the GACC made related interpretations on the policy contents of imported foods for special dietary uses in the Measures of the People's Republic of China for the Administration of Import and Export Food Safety.

2021-12-14
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Official English Version of Order 249 was Released by GACC

On December 2, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) issued the English version of Order 249 the Measures of the People's Republic of China for the Administration of Import and Export Food Safety. Some contents are as follows

2021-12-15
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CFSA| Soliciting Opinions on Three New Food

On December 8, 2021, China National Centre for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) publicly solicited opinions on a novel food ingredient Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. The deadline for comments is January 8, 2022. The two new varieties of enzyme

2021-12-14
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Q&A| Certification for R&D Capability of IF Formula Registration

What are included in the certification documents for research and development capabilities of formula registration of infant and young children formula milk powder?

2021-12-08
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SAMR| Non-edible Substances that May Be Added to Foods (Draft)

On November 30, 2021, the State Administration for Market Regulation publicly solicited opinions on the Regulations on the List of Non-edible Substances that May Be Added to Foods (Draft for Comments). The deadline for comments is December 3

2021-12-07
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Q&A| Suitable People of Food for Special Medical Purpose (FSMP)

Who are suitable people of food for special medical purpose (FSMP)?

2021-11-30
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Analysis of Unqualified Food Sampling in the Third Half of 2021

In the third half of 2021, the national market supervision departments have completed 2459894 batches of food safety supervision and sampling inspection according to related national food safety standards. Among them, 63611 batches of unqual

2021-11-30
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Announcement of SAMR on Further Standardizing the Labeling of IF

In order to further standardize the labeling of infant and young children formula milk powder products, urge the enterprises to implement their main responsibilities and protect the legitimate rights and interests of consumers, in accordance

2021-11-23
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Q&A| Requirement for Correction of Health Food Inspection Report

What are the requirements for the correction of contents of health food inspection report?

2021-11-16
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Official English Version of Order 248 was Released by GACC

On November 2, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) issued the English version of Order 248 Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Registration and Administration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Food. Som

2021-11-09
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CFSA | Soliciting Opinions on Two Novel Food Ingredients

On November 11, 2021, China National Centre for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) publicly solicited opinions on Sugarcane Extract and Bifidobacterium longum subsp. longum BB536. The deadline for comments is December 1, 2021.

2021-11-09
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Interpretation on 18 types of Food Overseas Producers Register

On April 12, 2021, the GACC issued Decree No. 248 of Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Registration and Administration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Food (hereinafter referred to as the Administrative Regulations).

2021-11-03
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Lists of Species that Can be Used in Food&Infants Food (Drafts)

On October 28, 2021, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) publicly solicited opinions on the List of Species that Can be Used in Food and the List of Species that Can be Used in Infants and Young Children Food. The de

2021-11-03
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A Food Flavoring Substance Applied by Antion has been Approved

On October 22, 2021, National Health Commission (NHC) issued an announcement that the safety assessment of a novel food ingredient Rumexpatientia L. ×Rumextianshanicus A. Los, 9 new varieties of food additives including protease and 5 new v

2021-11-03
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Solicit Opinion on 11 New Food Additives such as 2'FL & Inositol

On October 21, 2021, the CFSA publicly solicited opinions on 11 new varieties of food additives including 2'-Fucosyllactose (Synthesis) (2'-FL) and inositol. The deadline for comments is November 18, 2021.

2021-10-27
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New Policy of Overseas Producer Registration to be Implemented

On April 12, 2021, the General Administration of Customs announced Order No. 248 of Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Registration and Administration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Food and Order No. 249 of Administ

2021-10-19
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CFE of SAMR Issued Regulations on Health Food

On October 8, 2021, the Center for Food Evaluation of State Administration for Market Regulation issued regulations on health food. The labeling requirements for precautions and unsuitable people for health food using different ingredients,

2021-10-19
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Development Trend & Industry Regulations of Functional Beverages

In recent years, customers have been more and more interested in products that provide immunity system support. According to the research institute Mintel, this market segment will keep growing steadily throughout and after the COVID-19. Alt

2021-10-18
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Q&A| What Contents are in Test Sample Inspection Report of FSMP?

What should be included in the test sample inspection report of food for special medical purpose (FSMP)?

2021-09-29
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Q&A| Requirements for Production Process Text and Flow of FSMP

What are the requirements for the production process text and flow diagram of formula food for special medical purpose (FSMP)?

2021-09-23
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NHC Issued 17 New National Food Safety Standards

On September 16, 2021, NHC together with SAMR issued Announcement No. 8 of 2021, publishing 17 new national food safety standards and 1 amended document.

2021-09-23
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Q&A| Document Required for HeatTreat Included in Process of FSMP

What documents should be provided if heat treatment procedure is included in the production process of food for special purpose (FSMP)?

2021-09-29
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New GB Restricting Excessive Package of Commodities was Issued

On September 2, the SAMR held a press conference to explain the recently released national standard Requirements of Restricting Excessive Package Foods and Cosmetics. The new standard will be formally implemented on September 1, 2023.

2021-09-14
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Q&A| Precautions for Label of Consumption Method& Amount of FSMP

What are the precautions for the labeling of consumption method and amount of food for special medical purpose (FSMP)?

2021-09-07
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First Import Dairy Test Report in Notification & Commitment System

Under the notification and commitment system, how can importers make the first import dairy test report?

2021-09-07
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Q&A| How to Identify Minimum Sales Package of Imported IF?

How to identify the minimum sales package of imported infant formulas?

2021-08-30
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Three Group Standards including Plant-based Foods were Issued

On August 23, 2021, the CIFST issued three group standards including General Principle for Plant-based Foods, Molecular Detection Assay Method (MDS) Method for Salmonella, and Determination of Vitamin B12 in Foods Pre-coated Microplate Micro

2021-08-30
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Q&A| Whether Animal & Plant Quarantine for Import Gelatin & Beeswax?

Gelatin and beeswax are both in the products list of the cancellation of animal and plant quarantine approval for the entry, so the related companies do not need to apply for the animal and plant quarantine permit for the entry before importing.

2021-08-24
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Sports Nutrition Food Knowledge Popularization

Some knowledge popularization on sports nutrition food are as follows, including definition,product categories and the supervision of imported sports nutrition food.

2021-08-24
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Two Novel Food Ingredients are Soliciting Opinions

According to the Food Safety Law and the Administrative Measures for the Safety Review of Novel Food Ingredients, the recent application of novel food ingredients for Kanzan flower and pyrroloquinoline quinone disodium (PQQ) salt has passed

2021-08-24
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Three Food Standards Including OPO are Soliciting Opinions

On August 16, 2021, the CFAA publicly solicited opinions on three standards, including the National Food Safety Standard Food Nutritional Fortification Substances in Foods 1,3-Dioleoyl 2-Palmitoyl Triglyceride (GB 30604 -2015), National Food

2021-08-23
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Q&A| How to Understand the Population Age Group in FSMP

How to understand the population age group in the National Food Safety Standard General Principles of Food for Special Medical Purpose?

2021-08-17
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Interpretation| General Rules for Sports Nutrition Food (Draft)

On August 9, 2021, the CIFST issued the National Food Safety Standard General Principles for Sports Nutrition Food (draft for comments), and the deadline for comments is August 16, 2021.

2021-08-17
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Q&A|Can Imported Advertising Goods and Sample Exempt Inspection?

For foods of animal and plant origin that involve access requirements, access requirements should be met.

2021-08-03
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China Approved New Food Additives

On July 26, 2021, National Health Commission (NHC) issued an announcement that the safety assessment of 9 enzyme preparations for food industry have been reviewed and approved according to the Food Safety Law. Approved enzyme preparations f

2021-08-03
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SAMR on Further Regulating Labeling of IF (Draft for Comments)

On July 28, 2021, the SAMR issued the Announcement of the SAMR on Further Regulating the Labeling of Infant Formula Products (Draft for Comments) to publicly solicit opinions. The deadline for comments is August 28, 2021. The specific conte

2021-08-03
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Q&A on Product Formula Registration of IF III

The Q&As on product formula registration of infant food III are as follows.

2021-07-21
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Facilitation Measures of the Customs for the CIIE 2021

To ensure the success of the fourth China International Import Expo, the General Administration of Customs has outlined its initiatives for streamlining customs clearance and promoting trade facilitation. It recently released the Customs Cl

2021-07-21
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Q&A on Product Formula Registration of IF

Excerpts from Q&A on Product Formula Registration of IF are as follows.

2021-07-12
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Commitment System of Proof of Imported Dairy Inspection Reports

In order to further deepen the reform of “decentralization, regulation and service”, and optimize the business environment, the GACC has implemented a notification and commitment system for certification items on imported dairy products

2021-07-12
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China Releases First Group Standard for General Plant-Based Food

With the booming market of plant-based food in China, industry is looking for regulatory guidance. Some guidance came in late 2020 when the Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST) published the first voluntary group standar

2021-06-28
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Summary of Special Mark Contents Required on Special Food Label

Special marking contents required on such as canned complementary food for infants and young children and food supplement

2021-06-28
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Q&A on Product Formula Registration of IF

In order to further guide applicants to scientifically carry out formula R&D and trial production, and to standardize the application of registration documents, the SAMR has compiled and formed the Q&A on Product Formula Registration of Infant and You

2021-06-22
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Summary of Special Mark Contents Required on Infant Food Label

Special marking contents required on infant formula, older infants and young children formula, cereal-based complementary foods for infants and young children

2021-06-22
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The Regulatory Requirements on Solid Beverages Seek Comments

On June 15, 2021, the SAMR issued the Announcement on Strengthening the Quality and Safety Supervision of Solid Beverages (Draft for Comments) (Hereinafter referred to as the Draft), the deadline for comments is July 14, 2021. The Draft req

2021-06-22
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Q&A|How to Mark Nutrition Fortifier in Formula Register of IF?

How to mark nutritional fortification substances when registering formula of infant food (IF)? The names of food raw materials and food additives in the ingredients list shall be consistent with the formula composition. Because each nutriti

2021-06-16
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Summary of Special Mark Contents Required on Special Food Label

Special marking contents required on food for special medical purpose and infant food for special medical purpose

2021-06-16
486

Low Temperature Short Shelf Life Dairy may Label Edible Date

On June 4, 2021, the SAMR issued the Announcement of the SAMR on Supplementing the Marking of Edible Duration on the Labeling of Low Temperature and Short Shelf Life Dairy Products (Draft for Comments). From October 1, 2022, if producing pa

2021-06-16
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Q&A|How to calculate and label the fat in catering food?

How to calculate and label the fat in catering food? The fat in catering food includes the fat from food raw materials and the fat added during the cooking process. The fat content in the dishes can be calculated based on the amount of raw

2021-06-09
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Q&A|How to Mark Compound Ingredients in Formula Register of IF?

How to mark compound ingredients when registering formula of IF food? The ingredients list shall list the names and use amount of all food raw materials and food additives used, and the use amount of the ingredients marked on the ingredient

2021-06-08
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Cream, Butter and Anhydrous Milkfat Seeks Comments

On June 2, 2021, the NHC publicly solicited opinions on 23 national food safety standards (draft for comments) including Cream, Butter and Anhydrous Milkfat, Tea, Herbal Tea and Plant Protein Peptides for Food Processing. The deadline for c

2021-06-08
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Q&A|Series Standards for Infant Formula Food

The following content is the answer of the NHC to the general concern about infant formula food.

2021-06-09
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Information on Food Not Allowed to Enter China in April 2021

According to the monthly notice of non-entry foods by GACC, 157 batches of imported foods were found unqualified and not allowed to enter China in April 2021 . The information shows that non-entry foods came from 29 countries or regions inc

2021-05-31
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Anti-Food-Waste Law has been Passed

The top legislature on Thursday adopted a new law on preventing food waste to offer legal backing to the countrys efforts to safeguard food security and promote traditional virtue of thrift. The law, passed at a session of the Standing Comm

2021-05-19
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Q&A|The Requirements of the Substances in Infant Formula Foods

If they are used as nutritional fortification substances, the use should comply with the requirements of GB 14880

2021-05-04
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Q&A| Can health food and food be produced on the same line?

If the ingredients of health food can also be used for general food, the health food is allowed to share production sites and facilities with general food.

2022-01-19
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Q&A|How to Define Formulated milk powder?

Formulated milk powder means powder product that produced from raw bovine milk or ovine milk or its processed products as the major ingredient, with addition of other ingredients, with or without addition of food additives and nutritional fo

2021-05-18
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Q&A|What are the Requirements of Species Available for IF Foods?

If manufacturers intend to add species into infant formula foods, the viable count in products should be not less than 106CFU/g (mL), and the used species (strains No.) should conform with the List of Species that can be Used in Infant Food.

2021-05-18
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SAMR has Issued the 2021 Legislative Work Plan

Recently, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has issued the 2021 Legislative Work Plan (hereinafter referred to as the Plan ), and made arrangements for the legislative work in 2021. The Plan shows that the SAMR will clos

2021-04-28
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Standard for Uses of Food Additives (GB 2760) Seeks Comments

On March 26, NHC issued a Letter of Soliciting Opinions on 12 National Food Safety Standards including National Food Safety Standard Standard for Uses of Food Additives (Draft for Comments) . These standards include 11 standards for food ad

2021-04-28
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China Issued Notice Regarding on Formula Registration of IF

In order to do a good job in the product formula registration of infant and young children formula milk powder after the issuance of new national standards, the announcement regarding registration matters is as follows

2021-04-28
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50 National Food Safety Standards are Issued

On March 18, 2021, the NHC and the SAMR jointly issued Announcement No. 3 of 2021, releasing 50 new national food safety standards and 4 amended documents , including 3 nutrition and special dietary food standards such as Infants Formula (G

2021-04-26
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Q&A| What are the Requirements for Applicants of Infant Formula?

According to Article 7 of Administration Measures on Formula Registration of Milk Powdered Formula for Infant and Young Children , applicants shall be manufacturers that plan to produce and sell infant formula milk powder within the territo

2021-03-10
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Q&A | What are the requirements for imported food？

What are the requirements for imported food in the Food Safety Law ? The article 92 of Food Safety Law indicates that imported food, imported food additive, and imported food-related product should comply with China national food safety sta

2021-03-10
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Q&A| How to Label the Quality Grade of Imported Food?

The label of imported prepackaged food should meet the requirements of 3.8.2 in GB 7718-2011 National food safety Standard General Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods regarding the one-to-one correspondence between Chinese and fo

2021-02-26
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CFSA | Soliciting Opinions on 10 New Varieties of Food Additives

On February 18, 2021, China National Centre for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) solicited public opinions on 10 new varieties of food additives, including 9 processing aid-enzyme preparations for food industry and 1 sweetener with expande

2021-02-26
488

Powder and Gummy are Officially Included in Filing Health Food

Filling health food using vitamins and minerals as ingredients included in the Catalogue can be made as gummy form.

2021-02-25
680

NMN cannot be Produced and Sold as Food

NMN in China has not obtained any licenses such as medicine, health food, food additive and novel food, thus, it cannot be produced and sold as food.

2021-02-10
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NHC Issued a Letter of Soliciting Opinions on Standards (Draft)

On February 8, 2021, NHC issued a Letter of Soliciting Opinions on National Food Safety Standards including National Food Safety Standard Nutritional Fortification Substances in Foods L-Carnitine Tartrate (Draft for Comments) . These standa

2021-02-10
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Technical Requirements of Health Food Ingredients was Issued

Technical Requirements indicates the specific provisions on the available dosage forms, auxiliary materials and technical requirements for Coenzyme Q10, Fish oil, Sporoderm-broken of ganoderma lucidum spores powder, Spirulina and Melatonin,

2021-02-10
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