China SAMR Issues Announcement on Encouraging Food Enterprises to Improve the Labeling of Production Dates and Shelf Lives of Pre-packaged Foods
In response to consumer complaints about difficulties finding, reading, and calculating the production dates and shelf lives of pre-packaged foods, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), in accordance with the Food Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China and relevant standards and regulations, recently issued Announcement on Encouraging Food Enterprises to Improve the Labeling of Production Dates and Shelf Lives of Pre-packaged Foods (hereinafter referred to as the Announcement) to address these concerns.
CIRS FAQ: Which FSMP are Eligible for Inclusion in the Priority Review and Approval Process? Vol. 4, 2024
From our years of regulatory compliance experience, we’ve translated a selection of some frequently asked questions on foods for special medical purposes (FSMP) to help you gain a clearer understanding of the current requirements in China.
CIRS FAQ: Can Different Companies Use the Same Formula to Apply for Heath Food Filing? Vol. 3, 2024
From our years of regulatory compliance experience, we’ve translated a selection of some frequently asked questions on health food to help you gain a clearer understanding of the current requirements in China.
【FSMP】Nutritionally Complete Food for Ages 1-10: Formula Research and Design Recommendations (Part 2)
In our previous article (nutritionally complete food for ages 1-10 formula research and design recommendations Part 1), CIRS Group delves into the energy density, energy supply ratio of three macronutrients, and the impact of the raw materials sources on formula research. In this article, we further analyzed the vitamins, minerals, optional components and other nutritional components in 9 approved nutritionally complete foods for children aged 1-10.
CIRS Food - Upcoming Free Webinars in 2024
We have made a list of free webinars scheduled for 2024 for your reference.
China CFSA Collects Public Comments on Seven New Food Additives including Hydroxytyrosol, 3’-SL and 6’-SL
On March 13, 2024, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued 7 new food additives for public comment, including 2 new food additives, 3 new food nutrition enhancers, 1 food additive with expanded scope, and 1 food nutrition enhancer with expanded scope. Comments are welcomed before April 13, 2024.
China NHC Approves 6 New Food Raw Materials, 12 New Food Additives, and 5 New Food-Related Products
On March 13, 2024, the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China (NHC) issued an announcement (No. 2 of 2024) on the approval of 23 “Three New Foods”, including 6 new food raw materials, 12 new food additives, and 5 new food-related products.
China NHC Released 47 National Food Safety Standards including GB 2760-2024 and 6 Amendments
On March 12, 2024, the National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), in accordance with the provisions of the Food Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China, jointly issued Notice No. 1 of 2024, releasing 47 new national food safety standards and 6 amendment notes.
These standards mainly include: 1 general standard, 1 food product standard, 1 standard for food-related products, 7 standards for physicochemical testing methods, 16 standards for microbiological testing methods, 7 quality specifications for nutrition enhancers, and 14 quality specifications regarding food additives, along with 6 amendment notes.
China Official FAQs on Filing Products with DHA Algae Oil, Soy Protein Isolate, or Whey Protein as Raw Materials
On March 7, 2024, the Center for Food Evaluation (CFE) issued Q&As on filing products with DHA algae oil, soy protein isolate, or whey protein as raw materials.
【Infant Formula Milk Powder】Key Technical Points for Registration under the New National Standard in China -Probiotics
Adding probiotics in infant formula plays a positive role in nurturing healthy gut microbiota in infants. It not only helps build a robust community of beneficial bacteria but also effectively curbs the growth of harmful ones, steering the baby’s gut microbiota structure closer to the ideal state observed in breastfed infants.
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