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China Unveils Draft of GB 29922 General Rules for Foods for Special Medical Purposes

China mainly revises product types, labels and technical requirements in GB 29922. Notably, the draft adds nutritionally complete foods with partially adjusted nutrition to the subcategories of nutritionally complete foods. Also, the draft adds “others” to the category of specific nutritionally complete foods to encourage product innovation.

On January 19, 2024, National Health Commission (NHC) released the consultation draft of GB 29922, with the aim to replace the 2013 version concerning foods for special medical purposes (FSMP) intended for consumers above the age of one. It covers nutritionally complete foods, specific nutritionally complete foods, and nutritionally incomplete foods. The revisions mainly involve the product types, labels and technical requirements. Any feedback can be sent to the online platform before February 29, 2024.

GB 29922 was sought for public comments for the second time, please find the 2022 draft below:

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