The GB 19644-2024 National Food Safety Standard Milk Powder and Modified Milk Powder applies to milk powder and modified milk powder products from a wider range of dairy sources, stipulating corresponding technical requirements for main ingredients, sensory attributes, physicochemical indicators, limits of contaminants, mycotoxins and microorganisms, as well as the usage of food additives and nutrient fortifiers. Additionally, it introduces new labeling requirements that are noticeable. The revision contributes to further standardizing China's milk powder industry and particularly nurturing the growth of specialty milk powder segments.
On March 12, 2024, China National Health Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation jointly released the GB 19644-2024 National Food Safety Standard Milk Powder and Modified Milk Powder (hereafter referred to as the Standard), which was scheduled to take effect on February 8, 2025.
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GB 2760-2024 marks a significant chapter in China's regulatory approach to food additives, following the thorough groundwork laid by GB 2760-2014 and informed by drafts in subsequent years. The meticulous refinement process through drafts in 2017, 2021, and 2022 has led to this well-structured standard. Now, the GB 2760-2024 standard is ready for implementation, set to become effective on February 8, 2025, as the authoritative guide for food additive usage in China.
Halal food refers to food products consistent with the Islamic doctrine, which is one of the most profitable and influential sectors of the global food industry. Currently, there is no unified Halal certification standard used globally. Certain details, such as the processing method, slaughtering procedure, labeling items, etc. are subject to different standards in different countries.
To help remove the market access barriers and catch the market opportunities, ChemLinked collects contents related to halal certification and its regulation dynamics around the world.
Many enterprises are eager to know if there are still opportunities in China’s infant formula market, and what strategies can be taken to revive the sales performance. ChemLinked interviewed Mr. Song Liang, a famous dairy expert in China, to share his unique insight on China’s infant formula industry.
