China NHC issued notifications regarding the acceptance of “three new foods”. The applications for FOUR new food materials, ten new food additives and one new food related materials have been received.

CIRS Testing is to host a free webinar on the Updated Overview and Analysis of Chinese Food Contact Material Standards on March 27, 2025 at 9:30 (EST). This session offers an in-depth look at the latest developments in the regulatory framework and standards for food contact materials in China. It is crucial for manufacturers, regulators, and industry stakeholders who need to stay updated with Chinese standards to ensure compliance. Whether you work in production or regulatory roles, this webinar will offer essential insights into effectively managing the complexities of food contact materials in China.

On March 21, 2025, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued 4 new food materials. Comments are welcomed before April 20, 2025.

On March 20, 2025, three new food-related products, including Ammonium salt of dodecanoic acid, Hexanedioic acid, polymer with2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol and 3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane are hereby invited to give their opinions publicly. Please send your written comments before Apr. 19, 2025, and if you do not send your comments before the deadline, it will be regarded as no different opinions.

On March 21, 2025, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued 8 new food additives for public comments, including 2 new food additives, 2 new food nutrition enhancers, 1 food additive with expanded scope, 1 food processing aid with expanded scope and 1 food additive with supplemented quality specifications. Comments are welcomed before April 20, 2025.

China’s National Health Commission (NHC) Government Services Platform issued notifications regarding the acceptance of “three new foods”. The applications for three new food materials and seven new food additives have been received.

As of now, China has officially approved five special medical-purpose liquid formula foods designed for individuals aged 10 and above who require fat intake restriction or have digestive and absorption disorders.

China’s National Health Commission (NHC) Government Services Platform issued notifications regarding the acceptance of “three new foods”. The applications for ten new food materials and three new food additives have been received.

Recently, China's National Health Commission (NHC) Government Services Platform issued notifications regarding the approval and review of “Thee new foods” (new food raw materials, new food additives, and new food-related products). The notifications included a notification of approval of review findings for 6 new food materials and 10 new food additives.

On January 7, 2025, China's National Health Commission updated the termination review list for new food ingredients. The PQQ disodium salt, produced by fermentation using the Hyphomicrobium denitrificans MQ004-2 strain by Hubei Magic Health Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Maiggic”), was included in the list. The review concluded that it is substantially equivalent to the PQQ disodium salt announced in the 2023 No. 8 notice. Except for the production process, other requirements align with those of the already announced PQQ disodium salt.