ChemLinked summarizes the regulatory landscape for prohibited substances in major global markets, providing food and supplement companies with critical insights to identify high-risk ingredients and ensure multi-regional compliance.
Globally, the management of food ingredients is primarily based on a "positive list" system, under which substances such as food additives and novel foods must obtain pre-market approval before use. Any substance not included on, or removed from, the positive list is generally considered prohibited.
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China's overseas food manufacturer registration, commonly referred to as GACC/CIFER registration, has been in force since 2022 and applies to all foreign food manufacturers exporting to China. The system requires eligible producers to obtain registration prior to export, ensuring compliance with China's food safety and regulatory standards.
A new regulatory framework is set to take effect on June 1, 2026, introducing updated requirements and procedures that will further impact overseas manufacturers.
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