The GACC activated the "Unified Management Subsystem of Customs Administrative Counterparts (Version 3.0)" filing management function of importers and exporters of imported food.
On August 14, 2024, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) opened four new food additives for public feedback. Any comments can be submitted before September 14, 2024.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. officially announced its withdrawal from the "red kojic" business in response to health claims made about its red kojic dietary supplement.
Antion summarized and translated the relevant content of the disclaimer issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for your reference and learning.
As of June 30, 2024, the European Food Safety Authority announced assessment conclusions of a total of 8 cases of Novel Food. Antion sorted out the relevant revisions and approvals as follows for your reference.
A company was fined for an obvious inconsistency between the labels in Chinese and foreign language regarding the shelf life or best before date.
Why can alcoholic beverages with alcohol content ≥10% not be marked shelf life?
On July 30, 2024, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of noncompliant food products in June 2024.
On August 5, 2024, the National Health Commission issued the Announcement on 8 Kinds of "Three New" Foods including Arabinoxylan.
Can catalogue of health food raw materials soy protein isolate be used for general food?
How to mark the content of solids?
New policy for importing health food and food for special medical purpose is implemented in Hainan.
On July 29, 2024, the National Health Commission released the 2024 National Food Safety Standards Establishment Plan.
Which production date is marked on the product package of imported prepackaged food after domestic sub-packaging?
Regulation of NMN (β-nicotinamide Mononucleotide) in Foods in China
Antion introduced the definition, classification and current domestic regulation status of plant extracts, and interpreted the current status of plant extracts industry in more details, so as to facilitate enterprises to understand and refer to.
Recently, the State Administration for Market Regulation issued the Guideline for Registration of Electrolyte Formula Food for Special Medical Purpose, the Guideline for Registration of Carbohydrate Component Formula Food for Special Medical Purpose and t
The original information of the imported food label does not need to be fully covered, but the original text displayed should comply with the requirements of GB 7718-2011.
On July 11, 2024, Taiwan, China announced usage restrictions on 33 food ingredients. These restrictions came into immediate effect, except for the usage restriction on Phosphatidylserine which is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2025.
Research Report on the Quality and Safety of Milk Products in China (2024)
On July 16, 2024, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) opened a novel food ingredient — Camellia petelotii Culture for public feedback. The deadline for comments is August 15, 2024.
Beijing has set up a high-level team to investigate food transport standards, after a report in state-backed media said companies were using fuel trucks to carry cooking oil.
Antion compared the Measures for Supervision and Administration of Food Label (Draft for Comments) with the current Provisions on the Management of Food Labeling, and analyzed and interpreted its main changes and impacts.
On July 9, 2024, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in May 2024. A total of 345 batches of imported food from 41 countries/regions were rejected.
Recently, four foods for special medical purposes (hereinafter referred to as FSMP) suitable for phenylketonuria, kidney disease and diabetes have been included in the priority review and approval procedure.
Antion compared the draft of the National Food Safety Standard General Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods with the current version, and analyzed and interpreted its main changes and impacts.
Antion will have a live course on Analysis of Key Points of New Food Labeling Regulations.
Temporarily adjust the application of relevant provisions of the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China in Hainan Free Trade Port for a period of five years, starting from the date of implementation of this decision.
On June 27, 2024, the National Health Commission released a letter on soliciting opinions on 14 national food safety standards (draft for comments) including the National Food Safety Standard General Standard for Labeling of Prepackaged Foods.
How to import food through CBEC online shopping bonded mode
In China, dairy sales across all channels declined by 2.4% year-on-year (YoY) in 2023 and by 3.1% YoY in Q1 2024. Amidst fierce competition in a sluggish market, it is crucial for dairy enterprises to seek new growth opportunities.
HNC 2024 Successfully Ended! More Events Please Follow Us
On June 24, 2024, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) opened nine new food additives for public feedback. Any comments can be submitted before July 25, 2024.
Q: 1. If dietary supplements, dietary supplement capsules, etc. imported in the 1210 mode contain deep-processed gelatin made from animal source, is the import of such commodities subject to meat supervision? Are there requirements for access countrie
Interpretation of administrative penalty policies for imported food safety
Antion compiled some precautions to help enterprises use novel food ingredients in a compliant and safe manner.
On June 14, 2024, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) consulted on stevia leaf polyphenols as a novel food ingredient. Any comments can be submitted before July 14, 2024.
Antion introduced the supervision and labeling requirements for genetically modified foods in Japan.
In this article, the definition, labeling and the differences between nutritional supplement food for pregnant women and nursing mothers and maternal milk powder are sorted out from the perspective of regulations for enterprises reference.
From June 19 to 21, the HNC2024 will be held in National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). As an important partner of the event, Antion will conduct a series of regulatory activities at the event, including keynote speeches on food regulation.
The Japan Consumer Agency issued the "Guidelines on Disclosure of Information on Trans Fatty Acids" to clarify the opinions of food operators when disclosing information on trans fatty acids.
Antion introduced cheese, process(ed) cheese and cheese products from the perspective of product standards.
On June 3, 2024, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in April 2024. A total of 278 batches of imported food from 38 countries/regions were rejected.
Taiwan revises regulations for application of health food permit.
The USDA released Dairy and Products Semi-annual of China.
Antion sorted out the relevant regulations of plant-based food currently issued for enterprises to understand and refer to.
Compliance Guidelines for Operations of Special Food
How to ensure compliance in health food advertising?
Antion introduced the specific requirements for the usage, suitable people, health functions, dosage form, etc. of 10 raw materials included in the catalogues of health food raw materials.
Antion has sorted out basic requirements for selling FSMP for FSMP operators, focusing on the introduction of qualifications, places and advertising requirements.
The tips on design, production, agency, release of food and health food advertisements
Is there a designated port for importing Thai bird's nest?
What are the basic requirements for imported food?
Analysis of Food Safety Sampling in the First Quarter of 2024
On May 10, 2024, the CFSA opened four new food additives including D-psicose 3-epimerase for public feedback. Any comments can be submitted before June 9, 2024.
Ginseng, American Ginseng & Lingzhi Launch Filing of Health Food
Analysis of Food Safety Supervision Sampling Inspection in 2023
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Which Foods Meet Requirements of “Low Sugar, Fat and Calorie”?
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About 20% of the products in Japan's "functional foods" labeling system have withdrawn their claims over a lack of scientific evidence or due to termination of their sales, the Mainichi Shimbun has learned.
GB 7718-2011 National Food Safety Standard General Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods and GB 28050-2011 National Food Safety Standard General Rules for the Nutrition Labeling of Prepackaged Foods stipulate a lot of exemptions from labeling. An
This amendment is approved by the State Administration for Market Regulation on April 9, 2024 and comes into force as of the date of publication.
Can Lactic Acid Bacteria be Added to Solid Beverages?
Shanghai Pilots Nutri-Grade Labels for Beverages
Korea| Standard & Method for Comparative Label of Sodium Content
On March 26, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) of China announced several detailed guidelines, encouraging food businesses to improve the labeling of production dates and shelf lives on prepackaged food products, including food a
After the implementation of the new mandatory standards, products that do not meet the requirements of the new standards cannot be reproduced, sold, and imported.
A company engaged in the operation of imported infant and young children formula milk powder in its Taobao store, sold their products by sub-packaging them in different sizes of individual packages using aluminum foil bags and was fined 428,900 Yuan.
On March 26, 2024, the National Health Commission released the 2024 National Food Safety Standards Establishment Plan (Draft for Comments).