The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Minister Oh Yoo-kyung) announced on June 18 that it will make an administrative announcement of the revised "Standards for Temporary Standards and Specifications for Foods, etc.", which includes contents such as easing submission requirements when applying for temporary standard/specification recognition of new food additives. The updated food additive regulations aim to streamline toxicity data requirements and approval procedures by recognizing international safety assessments and introducing phased testing and expedited modification pathways – reducing costs and aligning with global standards. Opinions on the revised (draft) can be submitted until August 18, 2025.

In recent years, with the rapid improvement of social medical level and the living standard, Chinese consumers are paying close attention to health. Besides, the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic since the beginning of 2020 has made everyone become more aware of the importance of health and the pursuit of health has become more urgent. Therefore, health food with specific health functions and/or could regulate body functions have gradually become the focus of consumers.