Specific labeling requirements such as font size are not covered in GB 7718-2025, and are separately stipulated by the Administrative Measures for Supervision of Food Labeling. Allergen labeling become a mandatory labeling item. Terms such as "not added", "not used", and other phrases with essentially the same meaning must not be used. The production date and expiration date of pre-packaged food products shall be clearly indicated in the order of year, month, and day. Requirements for digital labels are introduced.
On March 27, 2025, National Health Commission (NHC) released the GB 7718-2025 General Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods, along with 49 other new GB standards and 9 amendment sheets. The key revisions in GB 7718-2025 involve new mandatory labeling items, digital labels, ingredient labeling, date marking and exemptions. This standard will take effect from March 16, 2027.
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