1) EU authorizes monosodium salt of L‑5‑methyltetrahydrofolic acid as a new folic acid/folate source for foods and food supplements, effective 20 days after OJ publication. 2) Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 and Annex II of Directive 2002/46/EC are amended to add this substance for fortified foods and supplements, respectively. 3) Decision is based on EFSA’s 2023 safety and bioavailability opinion and prior novel food authorization (EU) 2024/1037.
On November 6, 2025, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2025/2224, authorizing monosodium salt of L-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid as a new source of folic acid/folate for use in foods and food supplements. The regulation will enter into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
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China's overseas food manufacturer registration, commonly referred to as GACC/CIFER registration, has been in force since 2022 and applies to all foreign food manufacturers exporting to China. The system requires eligible producers to obtain registration prior to export, ensuring compliance with China's food safety and regulatory standards.
A new regulatory framework is set to take effect on June 1, 2026, introducing updated requirements and procedures that will further impact overseas manufacturers.
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