The Interpretation on Announcement of CFDA about “Regulation on Standardizing the Identification of Health Food Functional Claims” (No. 23 of 2018) was Issued by State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR):
On April 17, 2018, the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) issued an interpretation of the relevant issues in the “regulation on standardizing the identification of health food functional claims”. The bulletin contents issued by the former Food and Drug Administration on February 13, 2018 was interpreted in details, further clarifying the requirements of the functional food claims.
National Food Safety Risk Assessment Center Releases public consultation on 4 New Food Additives Including Glucose Oxidase and Other Food Additives
On April 16, 2018, the National Food Safety Risk Assessment Center released public opinions on four new food additives such as glucose oxidase. These include: New Enzyme Preparations for Food Industry (Glucose Oxidase), Food Additives for Extended Range of Use (Vitamin E), Food Processing Additives for Food Industry (Sodium Formate), 4 Types of Food Nutrition Enhancers for Expanded Range of Use (galactooligosaccharide (source of whey filtrate)). The deadline for soliciting comments is May 11, 2018.
The China Beverage Industry Association Issued a Letter on the Public Opinions on the National Standards for milk Drinks and tea Drinks.
On April 16, 2018, the China Beverage Industry Association issued a letter on public opinion on the national standards of milk containing drinks and tea drinks. The deadline for consultation is May 15, 2018.