China Unveils 85 New GB Standards, Involving Food Contact Materials, Strains and Food Additives

On September 25, 2023, National Health Commission (NHC) and State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly released No. 6 announcement, enacting 85 new national food safety standards and 3 amendment lists to existing ones. Of the new standards, 3 pertain to food products, 5 to food manufacturing and operations, 6 to food contact materials and articles, 55 to testing methods and 16 to specification of food additives and nutrition fortification substances. These standards will come into force in 2024. Please click here for the list of the standards and corresponding implementation date. The complete standard texts are also available at National Food Safety Standards Data Platform.