The circular applies only to RUTF for children aged from 6 to 59 months with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM). These products must also adhere to several other key domestic regulations.
On July 3, 2025, the Philippines FDA issued Circular No. 2025-003 regarding the adoption of Codex Guidelines for Ready-To-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF) as Technical Regulation, which sets limits on consumption and quality factors, purity requirements, food additives, contaminants, hygiene, labeling and methods of analysis sampling for RUTF.
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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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