CNHFA NEWS
Theme Activities
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1.The 7th China Special Food Conference Closed SuccessfullyThe 7th China Special Food Conference was held in Jinan from 22 to 25 March 2023 and came to a successful conclusion.… -
2.Special Food Capacity Enhancement Series: Clinical and Innovation-based Technology Development Workshop Successfully HeldOn the morning of 8 January, as part of its workshop series on special food capacity enhancement… -
3.Talks on the Four Novelties Workshop on Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) Successfully HeldAs a part of the event, the CNHFA organized a workshop in Beijing, held on 9 January, to exchange views …
Work of Laws & Regulations
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1.Self-regulatory Initiatives for the FSMP IndustryOn 6 January, the CNHFA issued self-regulatory initiatives for the Food for Special Medical Purpose (FSMP) industry……
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2.First Working Meeting in 2023 on Laws & Regulations Held to Discuss Issues Surrounding the Rules on Infant Formula Production Licensing ReviewsOn 9 January, the CNHFA organised the first working meeting on laws & regulations in 2023. The hybrid meeting was held both online and offline to exchange ideas on and discuss issues relating to the implementation of the Rules on Infant Formula Production Licensing Reviews (2022 Edition) (hereinafter the Rules), with over 100 representatives from the CNHFA's member companies in attendance……
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3.Second Working Meeting in 2023 on Laws & Regulations Held to Discuss Issues Surrounding the CNHFA's Interpretation document on the FSMP Labelling GuidelinesOn 3 February, the CNHFA held the 2nd working meeting on laws & regulations in 2023 and invited some representatives of Food for Special Medical Purpose (FSMP) enterprises to discuss the CNHFA's interpretation document on the FSMP Labelling Guidelines (hereinafter the Guidelines), in order to facilitate the implementation of the Guidelines. As the next step, the CNHFA will update with the regulatory authorities in a timely manner to improve and promote the release of the interpretation document.
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4.CNHFA Association Standard Publication Notice No. 2 in 2023 (No. 16 in Total documents)The CNHFA has approved the publication of 20 association standards, including the General Rules for the Association Standard Drafting for Raw Materials Used in Health Food (I) (T/CNHFA 111.1-2023), which are hereby announced to be implemented from 10 April,2023……
Working Committee Activities
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1.First Working Meeting of the CNHFA's FSMP Division Held in 2023On January 4, the CNHFA held the first working meeting in 2023 to discuss the Guidelines on Food for Special… -
2.Working Seminar Held by New Consumer Professional Committee of the CNHFAOn 16 February, the New Consumption Professional Committee of the CNHFA (hereinafter the Committee) …
Symposiums
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1.Consensus Workshop on Personalized Nutrition Held SuccessfullyOn 17 February, the CNHFA held a consensus workshop on personalised nutrition in Beijing. Experts from… -
2.Expert Exchange Meeting on FSMP HeldOn 10 April, the CNHFA held an expert exchange meeting on food for special medical purposes (FSMP). The meeting was hosted by CNHFA Secretary…
International Exchanges and Cooperation
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Li Liangqiu (Tracy Li) Invited to Attend online Seminar Organized by GA Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product ResearchOn 31 March, Li Liangqiu (Tracy Li), Executive Vice President of the CNHFA, was invited to participate in the online seminar 'Regulation of Natural Products - a Global Challenge' organized by the GA Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research……
CNHFA Work for 2023
Magazine: China Special Food
Regulatory Policy Updates
1.Advertising Compliance Guidelines for Drugs, Medical Devices, Health Food and Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP) Issued by Beijing Municipal Administration of Market Regulation (BAMR)
On 13 January, the BAMR issued Advertising Compliance Guidelines for Drugs, Medical Devices, Health Food and FSMP, which apply to advertisers, advertising operators, advertising publishers, advertising spokespersons and other participants who are engaged in advertising activities of the abovementioned products within the jurisdiction of the city……
2.Letter from the China National Centre for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) Seeking Comments on the National Food Safety Standard for Food Fortification (Draft for Comments)
On 19 January, the CFSA launched a public consultation on the National Food Safety Standard for Food Nutrition Fortification (Draft for Comments), with a deadline for comments of 28 February 2023……
3.Advice from the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) on the Regulating the Use of Rapid Food Testing (RFT)
On 29 January, the SAMR issued advice on regulating the use of RFT, including RFT operational guidelines, requirements for publishing RFT information, specifications for verifying RFT results, and procedures for evaluating the conformity of RFT products, etc. This advice has been implemented since the date of publication.……
4.Outlines for Constructing a Quality-oriented Country Issued by the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council
Recently, the CPC Central Committee and the State Council issued the Outlines for Constructing a Quality-oriented Country. The Outlines stipulates the implementation of the “four strictest” requirements by covering as many subjects, varieties and chains as possible to ensure food safety of the people……
5.Letter from the Secretariat of the National Committee for Food Safety Standards (NCFSS) on 38 National Food Safety Standards (Draft for Comments), including the General Rules for Infant Formula for Special Medical Purposes
On 13 February, Secretariat of the NCFSS launched a public consultation on 38 national food safety standards and amendment lists (drafts for comments), with a consultation deadline of 20 March 2023.……
6.Notice of the Healthy China Initiative Promotion Committee on the Release of the Healthy China Initiative Work Highlights in 2023
On 6 March, the Healthy China Initiative Promotion Committee released the Healthy China Initiative Work Highlights in 2023, the main tasks of which include the release of the Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Adults with Hyperlipidemia, Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Adults with Hypertension, Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Adolescents with Growth Delay and Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Adults with Diabetes……
7.Announcement by the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) on the Release of the Enforcement Guidelines on Prohibiting Absolute Words in Advertising
On 20 March, the SAMR issued the Enforcement Guidelines on Prohibiting Absolute Words in Advertising. The Guidelines aim to provide guidance to market regulators in prohibiting absolute words in advertising.……
8.Regulation Measures for Quantitatively Packaged Commodity Weighing (Revised Version 2023) Issued by the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR)
On 16 March, the SAMR issued the Regulation Measures for Quantitatively Packaged Commodity Weighing (Revised Version 2023). The Measures shall come into effect on June 1, 2023, while the Measures for the Regulation Measures for Quantitatively Packaged Commodity Weighing (No. 75, published on 30 May, 2005) published by the former General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) shall be repealed……
9.Notice of the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) Concerning the Public Consultation on the Scoring Sheet for On-site Inspection of Infant Formula Production Permits (Draft for Comments)
On 22 March, the SAMR has opened for public comments on the Scoring Sheet for On-site Inspection of Infant Formula Production Permits (Draft for Comments). The deadline for comments is 22 April……
10.Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on On-site Inspection for Special Food Registration Signed between France and China
In the afternoon of April 6, Mr. Luo Wen, Minister of the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), and Mr. Marc Fesneau, Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty of the French Government, signed a MoC on On-site Inspection for Special Food Registration at the Great Hall of the People.……
