Asia Pacific Food Regulation Dynamics | March 2021
In March 2021, China unveiled the new GB standards for infant formula milk powder and released the exposure draft of GB 2760. South Korea updated Food Additive Code and revised Health Functional Food Code. Japan CAA revised the Labeling Requirements for Food for Special Dietary Uses.
Japan CAA Revises the Labeling Requirements for Food for Special Dietary Uses
Products whose all properties are the same except flavors will be regarded as one type of food when it comes to the application of comprehensive nutritional food labeling. Those food are required to submit the quality control report of product designated by CAA every year.
Legislation Scheme of SAMR in 2021
On April 1st, 2021, SAMR unveiled its legislation scheme in 2021, covering the optimization of business environment, market administrative measures, food safety supervision, etc.