The regulatory requirements for food allergens in China
From October 13 to October 19, the National Health Commission released the acceptance and approval of 5 cases of "three new" foods.
The CFSA is soliciting opinions on 10 new varieties of food additives including xylanase. Any comments can be submitted before November 22, 2025.
This article introduced how the Customs controls and supervises imported edible vegetable oils from the aspects of enterprise qualifications, Customs declaration documents, inspection and testing, and transportation and storage.
Recently, the NHC and the SAMR jointly issued the national food safety standards General Principles for Food for Special Medical Purpose and Complete Nutritional Formula for Tumors.
Analysis of Application of "Three New" Foods in September 2025
Interpretation on the Regulations of the Customs of the People's Republic of China on the Registration and Administration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Food (Order No. 280 of the GACC)
The National Natural Products Association (NPA) announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially lifted the sales ban on NMN (β-nicotinamide mononucleotide), confirming its lawful sale as a dietary supplement.
Interpretation on GB 29922-2025 National Food Safety Srandard General Principles for Food for Special Medical Purpose
From September 29 to October 5, the National Health Commission released the acceptance and approval of 56 cases of "three new" foods.
On September 29, 2025, the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) opened 7 new food additives for public feedback. Any comments can be submitted before October 29, 2025.
Are special foods equivalent to foods for special dietary uses? What are the difference and connection between the two?
Registration of Liquid Infant Formula Brought New Opportunities
To help importers better understand the changes in regulations, Antion sorted out the key contents that need to be modified for label of imported food for your reference.
The GACC published the information on food not allowed to enter China in August 2025. A total of 617 batches of imported food from 52 countries/regions were rejected.
Analysis of Application of "Three New" Foods in August 2025
Impact and Significance of New GB for Sports Nutrition Food (Draft) on Amino Acid Industry
Decision on Amending the Food Safety Law
On September 25, 2025, the Probiotics Industry Upgrading Seminar will be held at Jianguo Hotel Guangzhou. As an important partner of this event, Antion will deliver a keynote speech.
Precautions for Advertising of Solid Beverages
The USDA released the Livestock and Products Annual of China.
From September 1 to 7, the National Health Commission released the acceptance and approval of 3 cases of "three new" foods, both of which were new varieties of food additives.
Recently, the National Health Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation issued the Announcement on the Implementation of Digital Labels for Prepackaged Foods.
Overview of China's Pet Food Regulatory System
Knowledge on "Substantial Equivalence" in the Food Industry
Impact of Prohibiting Reconstituted Milk in Pure Milk
Supervision of Infant Formula and Health Food during the "14th Five Year Plan" Period
From August 18 to 24, the National Health Commission released the acceptance and approval of 2 cases of "three new" foods, both of which were new varieties of food additives.
On August 25, 2025, the GACC published the information on food not allowed to enter China in July 2025. A total of 476 batches of imported food from 37 countries/regions were rejected.
On September 9, 2025, Antion will have a live lesson on Analysis of Compliance Strategies for New Food Label Regulations.
On August 12, the Chinese government extended current tariff rates on U.S. goods for 90 days, continuing the suspension of 24-percent additional tariffs while retaining a 10-percent tariff.
Analysis of Application of “Three New” Foods in July 2025
Analysis of Food Safety Sampling Inspection in the First Half of 2025
Antion analyzed and interpreted the key points of the National Food Safety Standard Nutritional Supplementary Foods for the Elderly (Draft for Comments) for reference.
Interpretation on the General Rules for the Labeling of Food Additives (Draft for Comments)
Interpretation on the National Food Safety Standard Standard for the Use of Nutritional Fortification Substances in Foods (Draft for Comments)
Weekly Report on Application of "Three New" Foods (8.4-8.10)
Does the labeling of production date require guiding words?
Interpretation on the National Food Safety Standard General Principles for Sports Nutrition Food (draft for comments)
The National Health Commission released a letter on soliciting opinions on 30 national food safety standards including the National Food Safety Standard Standard for the Use of Nutritional Fortification Substances in Foods.
The National Health Commission released the 2025 National Food Safety Standards Establishment Plan. We selected food products standards and food additives standards of the proposal.
How to make compliant labeling for novel food ingredients?
Weekly Report on Application of "Three New" Foods (7.14-7.20)
Analysis of Food Safety Supervision Sampling Inspection in 2024
On July 17, 2025, the GACC published the information on food not allowed to enter China in June 2025. A total of 485 batches of imported food from 45 countries/regions were rejected.
Antion assisted Yikangyuan in approval of N-acetylglucosamine.
Analysis of Application of "Three New" Foods in June 2025
On July 15, 2025, the CFSA opened 10 new food additives for public feedback. Any comments can be submitted before August 14, 2025.
On July 10, 2025, the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) opened 7 kinds of novel food ingredients inlucing Gardenia oil for public feedback. The deadline for comments is August 9, 2025.
Antion assisted MicroCyto in approval of D-allulose as a novel food ingredient.
Antion assisted WECARE in approval of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BLa80.
From June 30 to July 6, the National Health Commission released the acceptance and approval of 20 cases of "three new" foods.
Recently, the China Association of Fragrance Flavor and Cosmetic Industries received the Letter on Soliciting Opinions on the Amended Document No. 1 to GB 2760-2024.
China has decided to conditionally resume the import of aquatic products (including edible aquatic animals) from some areas of Japan.
From June 23 to 29, the National Health Commission released the acceptance and approval of 5 cases of "three new" foods.
The National Health Commission issued the Announcement No.4 of 2025 on 20 kinds of "three new" foods including D-allulose.
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China: Announcement on Digitalization of Food Industry
The GACC published the information on food not allowed to enter China in May 2025. A total of 428 batches of imported food from 38 countries/regions were rejected.
Recently, the market supervision department has continuously increased the intensity of daily supervision, sampling and monitoring of frozen drinks.
On June 24, the draft amendment to the Food Safety Law was submitted to the meeting of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress for deliberation for the first time.
Counterfeiting in Health Food Urgently Needs to be Rectified
Analysis of Application of "Three New" Foods in May 2025
Weekly Report on Application of "Three New" Foods (6.9-6.15)
Antion Invites You to Attend HNC2025!
How to mark strain in food?
Unlocking Opportunities in China $170 Billion Beverage Market
Weekly Report on Application of "Three New" Foods (6.2-6.8)
On March 11 to 15, 2026, the 2026 Boao Food for Health Science Conference & Expo (FHE2026) will be held in Hainan Boao Forum for Asia International Conference Center.
Can food enterprises implement the Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Food Labeling in advance (earlier than the official implementation date of March 16, 2027)?
Annual conference of the dairy industry association was held.
How to mark date on food label under new regulations?