China: China Publishes Amendments to Select Food Additive Standards

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China: China Publishes Amendments to Select Food Additive Standards
On September 22, the National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) released amendments to several existing national food safety standards on food additives. These revised standards went into force on August 18, 2026. This report provides unofficial translation of ten food additive standards and their amendments. Stakeholders should conduct their own review of the regulations to assess any market or regulatory impacts on their business.
Exporting, Regulations & Requirements
East Asia and the Pacific, China

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