I.Regulatory Policy Updates
1.Announcement and Interpretation of 15 “Three New Foods”, including Peach Gum
On October 7th, the National Health Commission issued the Announcement on Peach Gum and 15 Other “Three New Foods” (referring to new varieties of food raw materials, food additives, and food-related products) and its interpretation.
2.General Office of the State Administration for Market Regulation’s Notice on the Issuance of Safety Compliance Guidelines on Selling Special Food Online
On October 17th, the State Administration of Market Regulation issued the Safety Compliance Guidelines on Selling Special Food Online, covering general requirements (including qualifications, process management, advertising, publicity, and labeling)
for traditional sales and special requirements (for online trading operators, online food trading third-party platform providers, online food production operators, and online special food production operators) for online sales.
3.The Center for Food evaluation of the State Administration for Market Regulation issued Answer for Common Questions on Health Food.
On November 9th, the Food Review Centre of the State Administration for Market Regulation answered common questions about health food.
4.Announcement on Adding Nine Foods (including Codonopsis Pilosula) That Can be Regarded as Herbal Ingredients and the Interpretation of the Announcement
On November 17th, the State Administration for Market Regulation issued the Announcement on Adding Nine Foods (including Codonopsis Pilosula) That Can be Regarded as Herbal Ingredients and the Interpretation of the Announcement.
5.Administrative Measurement for Food Safety Standards (the National Health Commission Decree No. 10)
On November 29th, the National Health Commission issued the Administrative Measures for Food Safety Standards, effective from December 1, 2023. The former version (Ministry of Health Decree No. 77) was repealed simultaneously.
6.Joint Announcement by the State Administration for Market Regulation and of the National Health Commission on the Management of Amino Acids in Foods for Special Dietary Uses and Its Interpretation
On November 30th, the State Administration for Market Regulation and of the National Health Commission issued the Announcement on the Management of Amino Acids in Foods for Special Dietary Uses and its interpretation.
7.Announcement and Interpretation by the National Health Commission of Nine “Three New Foods”, including Mate Tea Leaves (Ilex Paraguariensis).
On December 1st, the National Health Commission issued an announcement and interpretation of nine "three new foods", including mate tea leaves (Ilex paraguariensis).
8.The State Administration for Market Regulation Issued Administrative Measures for the Registration of Foods for Special Medical Purposes
On December 3rd, the State Administration for Market Regulation revised and issued the Administrative Measures for the of Registration of Foods for Special Medical Purposes, effective from January 1, 2024. The previous version (Decree No. 24), published
by the State Food and Drug Administration on March 7, 2016, is repealed at the same time.
9.Announcement of the State Administration for Market Regulation on the Release of the Guidelines for the Standardised Labelling of Health Food Signs
On December 22nd, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMSAR) issued the Guidelines for Standardised Labelling of Health Food Signs.
10.Announcement of the State Administration for Market Regulation on the Release of the Raw Materials Catalogue of Three Health Food (including Ginseng)
On December 31st, the State Administration for Market Regulation issued an announcement on the release of the catalogue of ginseng and three other health food raw materials, effective from May 1, 2024.
II.CNHFA NEWS
Theme Activities
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The 8th China Special Food Conference Wraps Up SuccessfullyFrom November 15th to 17th, 2023, the 8th China Special Foods Conference concluded successfully in Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province. This year's…… -
The Successful First International Conference on Translational Applications of Frontier Science and Technology & SNDA Scientists Industrial Collaboration Summit in WenzhouOn the afternoon of November 15th, the First International Conference on Translational…… -
China Food Consumer Conference Successfully Held in Beijing Release date: 2023-12-11On December 8th, as one of the pivotal events during the national observance of the 2023 National Food Safety Awareness Week, the China Food Consumer…… -
Boosting the Popularity of the “Little Blue Flower” Logo through Discussion on High-Quality Development in the FSMP IndustryOn December 6th, under the guidance of the Department of Special Food Safety Supervision and……
Work of Laws & Regulations
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The CNHFA Association Standard Bidding Information Release Notice (Third Batch)In accordance with the Management Measures for the Release of Information on the Bidding of Association…… -
The CNHFA Association Standard Publication Announcement No. 7 of 2023 (No. 21 in Total)The CNHFA is pleased to announce the approval for publication of the association standard for……
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The CNHFA Association Standard Consultation NoticeIn accordance with the CNHFA’s Management Measures for Association Standards, Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and other collaborating……
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The CNHFA Held a Number of Regulatory Work MeetingsThe CNHFA Held a Number of Regulatory Work Meetings around diverse topics, including…… -
The CNHFA Organized Two Acceptance Meetings of ProjectsOn November 28, 2023, the CNHFA organized the meeting for the review and acceptance of the study……
International Exchanges And Cooperation
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The CNHFA Officially Signs Memorandum of Cooperation with Four International OrganizationsOn November 15th, during the 8th China Special Foods Conference, the CNHFA signed a Memorandum of……
Magazine: China Special Food
