This report provides an overview of the food regulatory framework in China under the new Food Safety Law. In addition, it also interprets regulatory changes in specific sectors, such as health food, infant formula, medical foods, imported foods and foods sold through crossborder ecommerce.
China's New Food Safety Law
New Licensing of Food Production and Food Operation
Health Food Registration
Food for Special Medical Purpose (FSMP) Registration
Infant Formula Registration
New Food Labeling Requirements
Food Additives
Food Contact Materials
Food E-Commerce Policies
Other important updates that will heavily impact food importation
The upgraded AQSIQ filing management systems for manufacturers, importers and exporters
Imported foods shall comply with national food safety standards
Registration of Overseas Food Manufacturers
Importer’s Audit of Overseas Food Exporters and Manufacturers
Tiered Management of Imported Food
Appendix: National Food Safety Standards (drafts) published in 2015 by NHFPC
