In order to thoroughly introduce novel food ingredient, Global Foodmate has deliberately organized and collected special topic about novel food ingredient for this week. In this week, Global Foodmate will introduce the novel food ingredient with a series of articles. The topic will cover introduction, regulations, registration, and Q&A of the novel food ingredient. This is the first article of the series, the content covers the development of novel food ingredient regulation and summary of the regulations.

The regulation history of novel food ingredient in China

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The regulation history of novel food ingredient in China

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Food Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China (2009) (Revised on April 24, 2015)

According to Food Safety Law, for production of novel foods, new food additive varieties, or new food-related products, the producer shall submit the safety assessment materials relative to the product to the NHFPC. NHFPC shall organize the review of the materials within sixty (60) days upon receipt of the application. For applications that comply with food safety requirements, a license shall be granted and made public. For applications that fail to comply with the safety requirements, a license shall not be granted with an explanatory note in writing.

Relevant regulations

• Administrative measures for safety review of New food ingredients

• Declaration and acceptance stipulations of New food ingredients

• Safety review procedures of New food ingredients

Administrative department

China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) which is a subsidiary of the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC)