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Catalog of novel food ingredients in China （As of February 19,2025）

On February 10, 2025, the National Health Commission of China issued an announcement regarding five "new food ingredients, new food additives, and new food-related products," including Stevia polyphenols, Lemon myrtle leaf, Maqui berry anthocyan

Mar 03, 2025

Preview of the Latest Revised Draft of GACC Decree No.248 - New Changes in Oversea Food Manufacturers Registration

At the beginning of 2025, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) released a new draft revision of the "Regulations on the Registration and Administration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Food" (hereinafter referred to as the

Jan 20, 2025

Export of food products to China - Dairy Export Requirements

Global Foodmate will explain in detail the requirements for exporting dairy products to China from the perspective of products and their overseas producers and exporters.

Dec 31, 2024

Export of food products to China: The Importer and Exporter Record and Conformity Guarantee

The importer and exporter record and conformity guarantee is an important conformity assessment activity implemented by China Customs for imported food , which is the premise of food import declaration. So, what is the importer and exporter record and con

Dec 02, 2024

Key Considerations in Food Sub-packaging

In the current market, many sub-packaged foods are widely welcomed by consumers for their convenience. However, food sub-packaging is not arbitrary. What is food sub-packaging? Which foods are allowed to be sub-packaged in China?

Nov 28, 2024

Export of Food Products to China : GACC Registration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Food

From January 1, 2022, the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Registration and Administration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Food (Order No. 248 of the General Administration of Customs of China) came into effect, and China re

Nov 04, 2024

How much do you know about the Non-alcohol and Low-alcohol?

In recent years, "NOLO" (no-and low-alcohol) has become a buzzword in the Alcohol industry, which refers to those alcoholic beverages with No or Low alcohol content.

Oct 28, 2024

Export of Food Products to China: Country Level Access Approval

In this issue, Global Foodmate brings you the "Country Level Access Approval" of the series of articles on "Exporting Food to China".

Oct 14, 2024

Catalog of novel food ingredients in China（As of September 5,2024）

Foodmate has compiled a list of all new food ingredients (new resource foods) approved in China from 2008 to August 5, 2024, for the reference of the industry.

Sep 18, 2024

Precautions for Labeling Solid Beverages in China

In addition to the "National Food Safety Standard - General Rules for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods" (GB 7718-2011) and the "National Food Safety Standard - General Rules for Nutrition Labeling of Prepackaged Foods" (GB 28050-2011)

Sep 09, 2024

Export of food products to China : General process

Foodmate will continue to launch a series of articles on "Exporting Food to China" to help overseas food enterprises exporting food to China successfully pass the various conformity assessments of China Customs.

Sep 02, 2024

Tracking Approval of New Food Additive Varieties: HMOs

From August 2016 to June 18, 2024, the National Health Commission (including the former National Health and Family Planning Commission) has received 33 applications for new food additive varieties of HMOs substances.

Jul 29, 2024

Prepackaged food production date and shelf life determination principles in China

The relevant provisions on the determination of production date and shelf life are summarized for your reference to avoid compliance risks in advance.

Jun 25, 2024

Quick Overview of GMOs management in China

This article is focusing on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), presenting the legislation roadmap, assessment and control, regulation framework and labelling, which will enable you to position the GM risks and trends in China.

May 29, 2024

How to correctly label the food name indicating food nature?

Food manufacturing companies need to clearly indicate the food names indicating the true nature of the products, making sure that consumers can understand them well. But how can the companies do it legally and compliantly?

May 27, 2024

Compliance path for lutein-containing food exports to China

Lutein is favored by Chinese consumers because of its visual protection function, which is also an opportunity for foreign companies. Then What is the compliance path for lutein-containing foods to enter China?

May 20, 2024

Requirements for Labeling of Food Additives in China

The Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China and the National food safety standard - Standards for uses of food additives (GB2760-2024) clarify the definition of food additives. Then what categories food additives are included, and how to de

Apr 22, 2024

Catalogue of health food ingredients in China

Foodmate summarizes what substances are included in the catalogue of health food raw materials and their compatibility requirements for reference.

Apr 15, 2024

Introduction to the National Food Safety Standard System

According to the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, imported food, food additives, and food related products shall comply with China's national food safety standards.

Apr 01, 2024

Differences and connections between special foods and special dietary foods

In China, there are different classifications of foods in different regulations or standards. In general, food classifications include special foods, special dietary foods, other normal foods, etc.

Mar 28, 2024

How much do you know about the Chinese food raw material

At present, the substances that can be used as food raw materials in China mainly include common food materials, new food raw materials, substances traditionally used as both food and traditional Chinese medicine, health food raw materials, and microbial

Mar 25, 2024

GB 2760 update, and the regulations for the use of food additives have changed for some foods

On March 12, China updated and released the "National Food Safety Standard for the Use of Food Additives" (GB 2760-2024), which will replace the "National Food Safety Standard for the Use of Food Additives" (GB 2760-2014) on February 8

Mar 20, 2024

Food Labeling：Introduction to Minimum Size Requirements for Character, Symbol and Numeral of Prepackaged Food

So, what are the requirements for character, symbol and numeral size on prepackaged food label in China, and what products have special regulations for character, symbol and numeral size on labels? Foodmate has summarized as below for your reference.

Mar 18, 2024

How much do you know about Chinese Geographical Indications

Foodmate has sorted out relevant knowledge points about geographical indication to help everyone quickly understand Chinese geographical indication.

Mar 11, 2024

What do you know about the operation and sales of formula food for special medical purposes?

The "Administrative Measures for the License and Filing of Food Business" that came into effect on December 1, 2023 has added the scope of filing management, especially involving formula food for special medical purposes.

Feb 26, 2024

Proposed New requirements for imported food labels in China -- China has released revised draft of the prepackaged food labeling standard GB 7718 for public comments

China has released revised draft of the prepackaged food labeling standard GB 7718 for public comments

Jan 24, 2024

China plans to register liquid infant formula

On January 19, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China issued a notice on the draft revision of the Food Safety Law, which intends to adopt registration management for liquid infant formula products.

Jan 23, 2024

Importing Dietary Supplements to China

Foodmate has analyzed three main importing channels for importing health food from overseas to provide overseas enterprises a grand view for importing health food to China.

Jan 15, 2024

Catalogue of Traditionally Considered Both Foods and Medicinal Materials（Until 2023）

Until 2023 (as of December 28, 2023), it has released three batches of Catalog of Traditionally Considered Both Foods and Medicinal Materials, with 102 substances in total. Foodmate will show you the list and regulatory sources of traditional foods and Ch

Dec 29, 2023

One Year On: How Have the New Regulations for Infant Formula Milk Powder Production Licenses Fared?

According to the State Administration for Market Regulation, November 14th marked the one-year anniversary since the implementation of the "Regulations on the Review of Production License for Infant Formula Milk Powder (2022 Version)" (referred

Dec 26, 2023

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