Q:What does China's food safety standard cover?

A:The content of the national food safety standard includes eight parts:

(1) The limits of pathogenic microorganisms,pesticide residues,veterinary drug residues,biotoxins,heavy metals and other contaminants in foods,food additives and food-related products,and other substances harmful to human health;

(2) Variety,scope of use and dosage of food additives;

(3) Nutritional composition requirements of main and auxiliary foods for infant and young children and other specific population;

(4) Requirements for labels,signs and instructions related to food safety requirements such as hygiene and nutrition;

(5) Hygiene requirements for food production and operation;

(6) Quality requirements related to food safety;

(7) Food inspection methods and procedures related to food safety;

(8) Other contents that need to be formulated as food safety standards.

Source: FAQs on National Food Safety Standards

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