On May 15, 2020, State Administration for Market Regulation issued the Notice on the Special Rectification of Food Products Including Solid Beverage, Pressed Candy and Herbal Tea (hereinafter referred to as Notice). This rectification actio

According to the provisions of the Food Safety Law, food producers and business operators who violate the provisions of the law should be punished, but business operators are likely to involve multiple entities in the sales chain. Taking a

The 11th annual DSN Global 100 Celebration will be one for the ages. Since its live event in Dallas was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DSN presented a special video event on their website. “What is obviously different in previous

Foreign Ministry dismisses Canberras claim of economic coercion by Beijing China decided on Tuesday to suspend beef imports from four Australian companies due to a violation of requirements agreed to by the two countries, Foreign Ministry s

From May 7 to 14, Antion was invited by China International Natural Health Nutrition Expo.to bring live online speech during Policies Regulations Week . Antion introduced supervision system and detailed regulatory requirements from the aspe

Know more about the requirements of food advertising to reduce the risks during sales.

Antion has summarized the imported food process and imported food safety supervision system in China, hoping to help imported food enter Chinese market legally and reduce compliance risks in product sales.

From May 7 to 14, Antion is invited by China International Natural Health Nutrition Expo. to bring live online speech during Policies Regulations Week. Antion will introduce supervision system and detailed regulatory requirement from the as

From June 2019 to February 2020, a total of 89 batches of imported alcoholic beverages were refused to enter in China, the major product is imported beer , and main reasons include unqualified food labeling, detection of contamination, and

Buy orders nearly double to $5.04b during first three months of this year Chinas agricultural imports from the United States more than doubled in value during the first quarter of this year on a yearly basis, as the Sino-U.S. phase-one trad

In this lecture, the organizer - Food Processing and Packaging Online, has invited General Manager of Antion (Beijing) Information Consulting Co., Ltd. - Mr. Fei Hongtao , to bring a vivid live online course. Course Overview Under the trend

China will set up 46 new integrated pilot zones for cross-border e-commerce, support processing trade with new steps and hold the Canton Fair online to keep foreign trade and investment broadly stable under the outbreak impact, the State Co

On April 8, 2020, NHC has issued an announcement on soliciting public opinions on National Food Safety Standard Milk Powder (Draft for Comments) and National Food Safety Standard Concentrated Dairy Products (Draft for Comments). Antion has

Global food security could be under threat. Not because of shortage of food supply, but because of panic export bans by national governments and panic purchase by people. This panic behavior, especially because of the novel coronavirus pand

In recent years, the safety of infant formula food has been paid more and more attention, especially in the advertisements of infant formula food, the regulatory authorities (governments) to strengthen the administration. In order to make e

Nowadays, the Cross-Border E-Commerce model is becoming more and more popular due to its characteristics such as global forum and instantaneously. Lots of products are imported into China by CBEC. So what are the requirements for advertisin

Recently, SAMR has issued some cases on illegal advertising, which aims to increase consumers’ legal awareness, and it also provides tips to food enterprises. Common violations in food advertisements including: Tip 1: Advertising content

On March 26, 2020, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has issued the 2020 Legislative Work Plan (hereinafter referred to as the Plan), and made arrangements for the legislative work in 2020. The Plan shows that the SAMR w

Introduction of Antion: Antion (Beijing) Information Consulting Co., Ltd is a professional institution that engages in consulting services for food industry. Antion uses abundant resources superiority and special technical capabilities to a

Considering global health concerns as well as local standards and traditions, China’s city of Taizhou in Jiangsu province has released the country’s first-ever guideline on the use of chopsticks and spoons when eating in public. Public

On March 12, SAMR has issued the Reply on the Replacement of Food Formula and Labeling after Change Registration of Foods for Special Medical Purpose . It indicates that applicants should complete the change within 3 months from the date of

I. Mandatory Labeling Contents The labeling of infant and young children formula milk powder should indicate the product information, enterprise information, usage information, storage conditions, etc . used to identify the characteristics

On March 6, 2020, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment solicited public opinions on the proposal of importing “Dairy Permeate Powder” as an Imported Food without Governing National Food Safety Standards. The deadline fo

On March 9, National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has released the information on the Formula Registration Result of Infant and Young Children Formulas Milk Powder (short for IF). 9 formulas applied by the French factories LAITERI

On February 24, the 16th session of the Standing Committee of the 13th National Peoples Congress (NPC) deliberated and passed the Decision of the Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress to Comprehensively Prohibit the Illegal Tr

From March 1, 2020, 7 food regulations and 36 food standards will take effect. The implementation of these regulations and standards will bring new requirements for the approval of food production licenses and the approval and release of sp

Highlight: Through the International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN), national food safety authorities are seeking more information on the potential for persistence of SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, on foods traded internation

Casual snacks industry background Casual food can reduce peoples psychological pressure, and can help consumers to ease their emotions, to maintain a happy mood. In the future, with the continuous improvement of consumers consumption level

Because of COVID-19, in order to reduce turnover, avoids personnel gathers, and prevents cross-infection, and takes into account such factor as the uncertainty in production arrangements among different local enterprises, on February 21, SA

The General Administration of Customs has come out with 10 measures to help in the resumption of work at export-oriented firms and stabilizing trade growth, amid the coronavirus outbreak in China. The measures are aimed at increasing the su

On February 14, 2020, the General Administration of Customs and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs issued an announcement that, since the issue date of Announcement No. 25 [2020], the restrictions on poultry and poultry products

According to the information released by National Health Commission (NHC), World Health Organization (WHO) and authoritative agencies of Europe and the United States, there is no evidence that the Novel Coronavirus may be transmitted throug

Any food product that claims to be effective in preventing or treating the novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP) is false advertising, according to a notice posted on the WeChat account of the Shanghai Administration of Market Regulation on Feb

A scientific and reasonable nutritional diet can effectively improve nutritional status and enhance immunity, which is helpful for the prevention and treatment of Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia. Therefore, there is a guideline of nutritional d

FAO Food Price Index The FAO Food Price Index is a measure of the monthly change in international prices of a basket of food commodities. It consists of the average of five commodity group price indices, weighted with the average export sha

At present, the prevention and control of pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus has attracted the attention of the whole country. In addition to the sales of anti-epidemic materials such as masks and disinfectant are very popular, the s

Food related enterprises around China have done good prevention work and taken precautions against novel coronavirus, which includes environmental sanitation and disinfection. They have strengthened the health inspection of employees, and r

On January 15, 2020 (EST), China and the United States signed Economic and Trade Agreement Between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the United States of America in Washington. The agreements involving

In the year of 2019, China government revealed several food regulations and drafts for comments.Antionanalyzed and interpreted relevant regulations and drafts. Policies Regulations Chinese Premier Li Keqiang signed a decree of the state cou

In the year of 2019, China government revealed several regulations and drafts for comments about health foodyou are interested. Antion pulled a list for those articles and some other related information that worth to read again during the s

On November 26, 2019, the General Administration of Customs (GACC) solicited public opinions on the Regulations on the Administration of Registration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Foods (Draft for Comment) (hereinafter referred to a

On November 21, SAMR has drafted the Measures for Supervision and Administration of Food Labeling (Draft for Comments) (hereinafter referred to as the Measures) , which is now open to the public for comments. The deadline for feedback is De

1. More than 65% of consumers are health conscious, and health is the biggest New Years wish. Nearly half of the TOP10 of the 2018 National New Years wishes are related to health, such as physical health, weight loss, healthy eating, and go

Qualified imported foods should have Chinese labeling on the package, which includes food name, ingredients, country of origin, storage conditions, domestic distributor name and phone number, the date of manufacture, shelf life, nutrition i

The SAMR has published 30 typical cases of “100-day action” law enforcement, including a number of false publicity and illegally publicity cases. Ⅰ Tianjin Bailesi Biotechnology Development Co., Ltd. false publicity was investigated B

What are health foods? Health foods are food that can claim specific health function or are intended to supplement vitamins or minerals . It is suitable for the specific population to eat, has the function of regulating the body, does not t

To promote the work of filing nutrient supplement health foods, and in accordance with Food Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China, Measures for the Administration of the Registration and Recordation of Health Foods , and other rele

2019 Industry Report for Infant Formula Milk Powder is coming out, which was published by Antion every year. The main contents of the report include the development status of infant formula milk powder market, summary of infant formula milk

The labelling standard regarding to prepackaged foods, GB 7718-2011, has been implemented for more than 8 years. Recently, the draft for new labeling standard is released. Antion will elaborate the effects of the new rules on imported foods

Prepackaged foods for special dietary uses GB 13432-2013 The labeling of prepackaged foods for special dietary uses shall meet the basic requirements specified in GB 7718 and the following requirements: i. It shall not involve in disease pr

On December 14, “2019 Guangzhou International Health and Nutrition Exhibition (NPC 2019)” was successfully ended at Guangzhou Poly World Trade Center Exhibition Hall. As the co-organizer of this exhibition, Antion set up “Food Regulat

For the purposes of promoting trade safety and convenience, and enhancing enterprises predictability of the import and export trade activities, the General Administration of Customs has issued the Interim Measures of the Customs of the Peop

In recent, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has signed a decree of the state council and promulgated the revised Regulations on the Implementation of the Food Safety Law of the Peoples Republic of China (following referred to as the Regulation) o

In 2019, the Nutrition Health Food industry faces lots of unprecedented impacts and challenges, such as policy tightening, weak consumption, weak market, and frequent disorderly behavior. Antion China will hold “Nutrition Health Food Comp

【 Singapore 】 From October 22 to 24, Probiota Asia was held in Singapore. Antion China was pleasure to participate the programme and provide the presentation: Current Situation Development Trend of Probiotics Food in China . The speech

On June 18, 2019, the Food Evaluation Center of SAMR issued the QAs of China infant formula milk powder registration application, mainly including QAs about the project related to the RD capability certification materials in the application

On Sep. 7, the National Health Committee (NHC) revealed the drafts for infant formula and follow-up formula standards. NHC made certain important revisions to the existing standards, for instance the older infant and young children formula

To read the full content, please contact us! lillian.fan@antionchina.com Possibly rose by the new policy, during the year of 2017, the import volume of infant and young children formula milk powder is successively increasing, especially the