This standard replaces GB 13432-2004 “General standard for the labeling of prepackaged foods for special dietary uses”.
In comparison with GB 13432-2004, the major changes of this standard are as follows:
——the name of this standard has been revised;
——the definition of “Foods for special dietary uses” has been revised and its food category (scope) has been made clear;
——“Basic requirements” has been revised;
——part of the requirements for “Mandatory labeling information” has been revised;
——“Permitted labeling information” and “recommended labeling information” have been incorporated and revised to “optional labeling information”;
——the requirements for “Claim on energy value and nutrient content” have been revised;
——“Comparative claim on energy value and nutrient content” has been deleted;
——words for “Claim on energy and nutrient function” have been revised;
——Annex A in the previous standard has been deleted;
——“Annex A Category of foods for special dietary uses” has been added.