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A Guide to Pet Food Labeling in China：1. The Essentials for Label Preparing

About the Author:Lin Fang(https://www.linkedin.com/in/fang-lin-fiona/) Regulatory Analyst, Agrochemical DepartmentIn 2018, the Chinese Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Affairs (MOARA) issued 6 ...

2019-07-02

Food

82 Batches of Food Rejected by China Customs in May 2019

GAC seized 82 batches of substandard foods imported from 19 countries/regions in May. Hygiene problems, food additives and expired foods were major issues. On June 25, General Administration of ...

2019-06-28

Food

China Consults on Infant Formula Recipe Registration Measures

As revealed by MOJ (Ministry of Justice) notification on June 26th, SAMR is now soliciting opinions on the revision of Administrative Measures for Registration of Infant and Young Children Milk ...

2019-06-28

Food

How Will China's Domestic Infant Formula Promotion Act Impact the Industry?

On May 23, 2019, the National Development and Reform Commission of China (NDRC) issued the 'The Promotion Action Plan of Domestic Infant Formula Milk Powder.   Read ...

2019-06-14

Food

SAMR Consults on Approval of 17 Auxiliary Materials Used in Health Food Subject to Filing

China is proposing to expand the list of auxiliary materials used in health foods that are subject to filing.   Read ...

2019-06-14

Food

Solid Drink Disguised as Food for Special Medical Purposes Triggers Administrative Clamp Down

China will intensify its attempts to curb the sale of ordinary foods marketed and sold as special foods (infant formula, health food and food for special medical purposes). Read ...

2019-06-14

Food

Second Draft of Advertising Measures of Health Food, FSMP, Medicines and Medical Devices under Consultation

After adjustments to application scope, requirements for FSMP and validity term etc., the draft of advertising measures of health food, FSMP etc. is open to public feedback again. Read ...

2019-06-14

Disinfectant & Biocide

National Health Commission of China (NHCC) Issued a List of Active Ingredients for Anti-Bacterial Agents (draft for comments)

Abstract: On April 23, the National Health Commission of China (NHCC) issued a list of active ingredients for anti-bacterial agents (draft for comments), solicit opinions from enterprises, ...

2019-06-03

Food

China Unveils 2019 National Food Safety Standard Plan (Draft)

Takehome: Standards for special food labeling, sports nutrition, popular food additives ARA, DHA, GOS and some test methods are proposed to be revised 5 standards for FSMP (Food for Special Medical ...

2019-05-31

Food

China Consults on 26 Food Standards: Dairy, FCM and Nutrient Fortifiers Included

Takehome: 26 national food safety standards are now subject to public consultation including nutrient fortification substances, cheese and determination method of harmful substances in food contact ...

2019-05-31