China’s Regulatory Framework for Pre-packaged Food Labeling Enters a New Stage of Digital Governance
In March 2025, China released the 'National Food Safety Standard: General Rules for Labeling of Prepackaged Foods' (GB 7718-2025), which included requirements for the use of digital labels for the first time. To further refine the application requirements for digital labels, in September 2025, the National Health Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation issued a notice regarding the implementation of matters related to digital labeling of prepackaged foods. Digital labels officially became a medium for food labeling in China.