China Issues New GB Standards for Food Contact Paper, Bamboo and Wood Materials & Articles

On July 28, 2022, China National Health Commission (NHC) jointly with the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) unveiled 36 new national food safety standards and 3 amendment sheets, including two major food contact materials (FCM) standards, namely, GB 4806.8-2022 Paper and Paperboard in Contact with Foodstuffs and GB 4806.12-2022 Bamboo and Wood in Contact with Foodstuffs. The details and interpretations are as follows: