China Updates GB 9685-2016 Standard for the Use of Additives in Food Contact Materials and Articles

On March 27, 2025, China National Health Commission (NHC) officially released the No.1 Amendment Sheet to GB 9685-2016 Standard for Uses of Additives in Food Contact Materials and Articles, a key standard governing the use of additives in food contact materials (FCM). As one of the foundational standards in China's FCM regulatory framework, GB 9685-2016 sets rules to ensure the safe and standardized use of additives in the production of food contact materials and articles. This latest amendment focuses on updates to Annex A, B, and D. It takes effect on March 16, 2025, the date of its official release.