China Unveils Food Labeling Supervision Administrative Measures (Exposure Draft)

On Nov. 21, 2019, China SAMR opened the draft version of “Food Labeling Supervision Administrative Measures” to public feedback. Any comments shall be sent back before Dec. 20. This regulation applies to the labeling of all the food manufactured and sold in China, including prepackaged food, bulk food, edible agricultural products, irradiated food, GM food, special food, and imported food. Generally speaking, most items listed in “Food Labeling Supervision Administrative Measures (exposure draft)” have been mentioned in other existing standards or regulations, but the following two articles are new, which will have a significant impact on market access and are particularly important for international stakeholders: