Food safety standards and food labeling and testing regulations are core parts of China’s food law and regulation. A lookback at drafts in 2020 illustrates that many important rules and standards on labeling, packaging, and testing are under revision, and while timelines are difficult to predict, there could be notable changes to such regulations and standards in 2021. Below is a collection of key draft food-related regulations and standards in China and the latest status for readers who are looking to monitor for change in this area over the next year.
| Draft Regulation | Date Issued | Comment Period |
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Administrative Measures on Food Safety Standards (Draft for Comment) |
Sept. 16, 2020 | Sept. 16 – Oct. 15, 2020 |
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National Food Safety Standard GB 28050 General Rules for Nutrition Labeling of Prepackaged Foods (Draft for Comment) |
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31 – Oct. 20, 2020 |
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Measures for the Supervision and Administration of the Quality and Safety of Food-Related Products (Draft for Comment) [Includes packaging and food contact substances.] |
July 30, 2020 | July 30 – Aug. 31, 2020 |
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Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Food Labeling (Draft for Comment) |
July 27, 2020 | July 27 – Aug. 26, 2020 |
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Measures for the Administration of Import and Export Food Safety (Draft for Comment) |
June 12, 2020 | June 12 – July 11, 2020 |
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National Food Safety Standard GB 7718 General Rules for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods (Draft for Comment) |
Jan. 3, 2020 | Jan. 3 – Feb. 28, 2020 |
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