From our years of regulatory compliance experience, we’ve translated a selection of some frequently asked questions on new food raw material and new food additive to help you gain a clearer understanding of the current requirements in China.

Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are the third most abundant solid component found in breast milk, playing a crucial role in establishing infant gut microbiota and immune functions. The discovery, production, and application of HMOs has been pivotal in promoting overall health, particularly in improving infant health and meeting nutritional needs.

In order to help enterprises better understand the application of GM food raw materials in Europe, China, and the United States, CIRS is launching this webinar to introduce the application process and materials required, and share our experiences.

From June 17 to 23, 2024, the National Health Commission (NHC) Government Services Platform issued notifications regarding the approval and review of “three new foods” (new food raw materials, new food additives, and new food-related products). The notifications included an extension for 15 new food additives and 11 new food-related products, and a notification of review opinion for one new food additive.

On June 24, 2024, the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued nine new food additives for public comment: one new food additive, three new food enzymes, one new food flavoring, two new food nutrition enhancers, and two food additives with expanded scope. Comments are welcomed before July 25, 2024.

On June 24, 2024, the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued two new food-related products for public comment, including one food contact additive with expanded scope and one new food contact resin. Comments are welcomed before July 19, 2024.

In accordance with the Administrative Measures for Foods for Special Medical Purposes Registration (Announcement No. 85) issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), China's Center for Food Evaluation (CFE) reviewed the registration applications for FSMP seeking priority review and approval. The CFE is now making public the FSMP proposed for this procedure. The public notice period is five working days.

On June 14, 2024, the China National Center for Food Safety Evaluation (CFSA) issued 1 new food raw material, stevia leaf polyphenols, for public comments. Comments are welcomed before July 14, 2024.

From June 10 to June 16, 2024, the National Health Commission (NHC) Government Services Platform issued notifications regarding the acceptance of “three new foods” (new food raw materials, new food additives, and new food-related products). The application for Luohanshen as a new food raw material has been accepted.

From May 23, to June 9, 2024, China's National Health Commission (NHC) Government Services Platform issued notifications regarding the approval and review of “three new foods” (new food raw materials, new food additives, and new food-related products). The notice covers an extension for four new food raw materials, the review opinions for two new food raw materials, and the decision to reject four new food additives.