I.Regulatory Policy Updates
1.State Administration for Market Regulation Issues "Administrative Measures for Formula Registration of Infant Formula Products" and Interpretation
On July 10th, the State Administration for Market Regulation issued Administrative Measures for Formula Registration of Infant Formula Products, which came into effect on October 1, 2023.
2.National Centre for Food Safety Risk Assessment (NCFSRA) Releases Statement on Interpretation of Aspartame Assessment Results by International Agencies
On July 14th, the National Centre for Food Safety Risk Assessment (NCFSRA) issued a statement interpreting the results of the aspartame assessment made by relevant international agencies.
3.Three Ministries and Commissions Issue Work Programme for Stable Growth in Light Industry (2023-2024) and Its Interpretation
On July 19th, three ministries and commissions issued the work programme for stable growth of the light industry (2023-2024) and its interpretation.
4.General Office of the State Council Forwards Circular on Measures to Restore and Expand Consumption Issued by the National Development and Reform Commission
On July 31st, the General Office of the State Council forwarded a circular from the National Development and Reform Commission on measures to restore and expand consumption.
5.General Administration of Customs Issues Announcement No. 103 of 2023 (Announcement on the Suspension of the importation of Japanese Aquatic Products)
On August 24th, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) issued Public Notice No. 103 of 2023 (Announcement on the Suspension of the importation of Japanese Aquatic Products).
6. State Administration for Market Regulation Announces Implementation Rules for Technical evaluation of New Functions and Products of Health Food (Trial)
On August 28th, the State Administration for Market Regulation published the Implementing Rules for Technical evaluation of New Functions and Products of Health Food (Trial), which came into effect on the date of publication.
7.Announcement of the State Administration for Market Regulation on the Release of the Implementation Norms for Administrative Licensing Matters regarding Market Regulation
On August 28, the State Administration for Market Regulation issued a comprehensive set of Implementation Norms for Administrative Licensing Matters related to Market Regulation. These norms cover various aspects, including:Implementation Norms for Food Production Licensing……
8.General Administration for Market Regulation Publishes National Standard for "Restrictions of Excessive Packaging for Commodities Food and Cosmetic Products" and Q&A for Its No.1 Amendment
On August 31st, the General Administration for Market Regulation (National Standards Commission) published the national standard for "Restriction of Excessive Packaging for Commodities Food and Cosmetic Products," along with the Questions and Answers for the No.1 amendment.
9.General Administration for Market Regulation: New Regulations for the Sale of Specific Whole Nutritional Formulas
The Administrative Measures for Food Business Licensing and Filing, which were promulgated on June 15, 2023, have brought clarity to the new requirements governing the sale of specific whole nutritional formulas (WNF). These formulas fall under the category of food for special medical purposes. The measures stipulate that business enterprises engaged in selling specific WNFs to healthcare institutions and drug retailers must either obtain food business licenses or complete the necessary filings to comply with these regulations.
II.CNHFA NEWS
Theme Activities
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Being a Warm Professional Manager in the Special Food Industry - The Successful 8th Special Food Managers' GFUN Talk in 2023On the morning of August 11, 2023, the 8th Special Food Managers’GFUN Talk was successfully held in Harbin. With the theme ……
Work of Laws & Regulations
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Mid-term Review for the Project Titled “Simplifying First-time imported Health Food Registration Requirements”On July 5th, the CNHFA held a mid-term review for the project titled “Simplifying First-time imported…… -
Kick-off Meeting for the “Nutritional Meal Replacement Research” ProjectOn August 20th, the CNHFA held the kick-off meeting for the “Nutritional Meal Replacement…… -
Technical Review of the “Guidelines for Monitoring Cronobacter spp. in the Production Environment of Infant Formula Powder”On August 11, 2023, the CNHFA conducted a working meeting in Harbin to perform a technical review…… -
Association Standard for “A2β-casein Milk”On August 14, 2023, the CNHFA convened a working meeting to deliberate on the association standard for “a2β-casein milk”.The meeting commenced with…… -
CNHFA Association Standard Project Announcement No.5 of 2023 (General No.19)CNHFA (hereinafter referred to as “the Association”) has considered and approved 7 association standard proposals and 1 association standard revision proposal.
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A Number of Research Symposiums Organized by the CNHFAOn July 26th, the Regulatory Department and select members of the Raw Material and Excipient Committee from the convened for a seminar……
Symposiums
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CNHFA Held an Industrial Symposium on Health Food Function ManagementOn September 8, 2023, CNHFA organized an industrial symposium in Beijing focused on health food function management. The event was attended by key figures in the industry. The event……
Working Committee Activities
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The Work Exchange Meeting of the CNHFA’s Regulations and Standards CommitteeOn August 10th, the CNHFA’s Regulations and Standards Committee (hereafter referred to as the Committee) convened a work……
Magazine: China Special Food
