The nutritional components subject to mandatory labeling requirements are changed from "1 (energy) +4 (nutrients)" to "1+6", with saturated fat (acid) and sugar as new compulsory labeling items. A new warning "Children and adolescents should avoid excessive intake of salt, oil, and sugar" must be displayed under the Nutrition Facts label. Requirements for Nutrient Reference Values (NRV), nutrition claims, etc. are amended. Foods with a maximum surface area of packaging or packaging containers ≤40 cm² are exempt from nutrition labeling.
On March 27, 2025, China National Health Commission (NHC) unveiled 50 national food safety standards (GB standards) and 9 amendment sheets, including GB 28050-2025 National Food Safety Standard General Rules for Nutrition Labeling of Prepackaged Foods, which will come into effect on March 16, 2027.
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