China CFDA Issues New “Detailed Rules for Examination of Beverage Production Licensing”

Examination items covered

• production site;

• equipment and facilities;

• layout and technical process;

• personnel examination;

• management system;

• trial-production

Others

• delete the production line of carbonated beverage produced ≤ 150 bottles/mins (volume ≤ 250 ml);

• limit the concentrated apple juice production line;

• list major product standards involved in the production process;

• provide required inspection items and method