An ingredient intended for use in or as a dietary supplement in the United States, is called a dietary ingredient (DI). The term was introduced into U.S. law by the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA). DIs are regulated separately from ingredients intended for use in conventional foods.

China’s National Health Commission (NHC) Government Services Platform issued notifications regarding the acceptance of “three new foods”. The applications for three new food materials and seven new food additives have been received.

“GRAS” is an acronym for Generally Recognized As Safe, which stands as an important food regulatory category in the United States. Simply speaking, if a substance is GRAS under the conditions of its intended use among qualified experts, it is excluded from the definition of a food additive and is not subject to the premarket approval requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

“GRAS” is an acronym for Generally Recognized As Safe, which stands as an important food regulatory category in the United States. Simply speaking, if a substance is GRAS under the conditions of its intended use among qualified experts, it is excluded from the definition of a food additive and is not subject to the premarket approval requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

As of now, China has officially approved five special medical-purpose liquid formula foods designed for individuals aged 10 and above who require fat intake restriction or have digestive and absorption disorders.