China Amends Food Safety Law to Regulate Bulk Liquid Food Transport and Liquid Infant Formula Milk

On September 12, 2025, the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) of China officially passed the decision to amend the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China. The amendment, which will take effect on December 1, 2025, introduces targeted measures to address emerging food safety challenges. The key changes include establishing a new licensing framework for the bulk transport of certain liquid foods and bringing liquid infant formula under the existing product registration management system.