Foreword

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.