China Publishes a Mandatory Standard on the Packaging of Edible Agricultural Products

On September 8, 2023, State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and Standardization Administration of China (SAC) jointly unveiled the finalized version of GB 43284-2023 Requirements of Restricting Excessive Package-Fresh Edible Agricultural Products. Edible agricultural products produced or imported before the implementation date, i.e., April 1, 2024, can still be sold until the end of their shelf life.