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Lists of Species that Can be Used in Food&Infants Food (Drafts)

On October 28, 2021, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) publicly solicited opinions on the List of Species that Can be Used in Food and the List of Species that Can be Used in Infants and Young Children Food. The de

2021-11-03
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A Food Flavoring Substance Applied by Antion has been Approved

On October 22, 2021, National Health Commission (NHC) issued an announcement that the safety assessment of a novel food ingredient Rumexpatientia L. ×Rumextianshanicus A. Los, 9 new varieties of food additives including protease and 5 new v

2021-11-03
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Importer of “Kellogg” was Fined 18.37 million due to AflatoxinB1

Recently, the SAMR announced a notice of 7 batches of unqualified food in sampling inspections. Among them, the "Kellogg's" cocoa ball instant grain produced by Kellogg's Thailand's Ruiyang factory was found excessive aflatoxin, and its impo

2021-10-27
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Interpretation | Measures for the Registration of FSMP (Draft)

On October 18, 2021, the SAMR issued the Measures for the Registration of Food for Special Medical Purpose (Draft for Comments) (hereinafter referred to as “Draft”), which further clarified and improved registration requirements and lega

2021-10-27
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Solicit Opinion on 11 New Food Additives such as 2'FL & Inositol

On October 21, 2021, the CFSA publicly solicited opinions on 11 new varieties of food additives including 2'-Fucosyllactose (Synthesis) (2'-FL) and inositol. The deadline for comments is November 18, 2021.

2021-10-27
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New Policy of Overseas Producer Registration to be Implemented

On April 12, 2021, the General Administration of Customs announced Order No. 248 of Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Registration and Administration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Food and Order No. 249 of Administ

2021-10-19
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CFE of SAMR Issued Regulations on Health Food

On October 8, 2021, the Center for Food Evaluation of State Administration for Market Regulation issued regulations on health food. The labeling requirements for precautions and unsuitable people for health food using different ingredients,

2021-10-19
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Development Trend & Industry Regulations of Functional Beverages

In recent years, customers have been more and more interested in products that provide immunity system support. According to the research institute Mintel, this market segment will keep growing steadily throughout and after the COVID-19. Alt

2021-10-18
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Interpretation of Nutritional Labeling Standard GB 28050 (Draft)

On September 26, 2021, the Secretariat of the National Food Safety Standards Review Committee issued a letter on soliciting opinions on the National Food Safety Standard General Rules for the Nutrition Labeling of Prepackaged Foods (Draft f

2021-10-12
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Antion Online| Interpretation on GB 28050 (Draft for Comments)

Antion had a live streaming course on on main changes and impacts of GB 28050 (draft for comments) at 14:00 on October 12, 2021.

2021-10-12
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Bioactive Substance A Growing Phenomenon in Foodstuffs

Hyaluronic acid, a substance commonly found in skincare ingredients, has rapidly become a common ingredient in the food and beverage sector, including consumables such as functional water, dairy products and snack foods.

2021-09-29
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Q&A| What Contents are in Test Sample Inspection Report of FSMP?

What should be included in the test sample inspection report of food for special medical purpose (FSMP)?

2021-09-29
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Introduction & Global Market Analysis of Functional Beverages

Functional beverages are one of the emerging industries that are developing rapidly with the rapid improvement of people's living standards. As a market segment of health food and beverages, functional beverages usually refer to non-traditio

2021-09-29
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Q&A| Requirements for Production Process Text and Flow of FSMP

What are the requirements for the production process text and flow diagram of formula food for special medical purpose (FSMP)?

2021-09-23
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NHC Issued 17 New National Food Safety Standards

On September 16, 2021, NHC together with SAMR issued Announcement No. 8 of 2021, publishing 17 new national food safety standards and 1 amended document.

2021-09-23
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Q&A| Document Required for HeatTreat Included in Process of FSMP

What documents should be provided if heat treatment procedure is included in the production process of food for special purpose (FSMP)?

2021-09-29
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Yakult Was Fined for Probiotics Benefit COVID-19 Prevention

Recently, Shanghai Yakult Dairy Co., Ltd., a related company of Yakult, was fined 450,000 Yuan because of promoting that “probiotics play an important role in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19”.

2021-09-13
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New GB Restricting Excessive Package of Commodities was Issued

On September 2, the SAMR held a press conference to explain the recently released national standard Requirements of Restricting Excessive Package Foods and Cosmetics. The new standard will be formally implemented on September 1, 2023.

2021-09-14
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Q&A| Precautions for Label of Consumption Method& Amount of FSMP

What are the precautions for the labeling of consumption method and amount of food for special medical purpose (FSMP)?

2021-09-07
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China: Livestock and Products Annual

The livestock and products annual of China was released.

2021-09-07
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First Import Dairy Test Report in Notification & Commitment System

Under the notification and commitment system, how can importers make the first import dairy test report?

2021-09-07
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Q&A| How to Identify Minimum Sales Package of Imported IF?

How to identify the minimum sales package of imported infant formulas?

2021-08-30
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Haagen-Dazs Fined for Use Cocoa Butter Alternatives as Chocolate

Recently, General Mills Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., a related company of Haagen-Dazs (hereinafter referred to as "General Mills"), had a new administrative penalty.

2021-08-30
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Three Group Standards including Plant-based Foods were Issued

On August 23, 2021, the CIFST issued three group standards including General Principle for Plant-based Foods, Molecular Detection Assay Method (MDS) Method for Salmonella, and Determination of Vitamin B12 in Foods Pre-coated Microplate Micro

2021-08-30
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Q&A| Whether Animal & Plant Quarantine for Import Gelatin & Beeswax?

Gelatin and beeswax are both in the products list of the cancellation of animal and plant quarantine approval for the entry, so the related companies do not need to apply for the animal and plant quarantine permit for the entry before importing.

2021-08-24
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Sports Nutrition Food Knowledge Popularization

Some knowledge popularization on sports nutrition food are as follows, including definition,product categories and the supervision of imported sports nutrition food.

2021-08-24
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Two Novel Food Ingredients are Soliciting Opinions

According to the Food Safety Law and the Administrative Measures for the Safety Review of Novel Food Ingredients, the recent application of novel food ingredients for Kanzan flower and pyrroloquinoline quinone disodium (PQQ) salt has passed

2021-08-24
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Three Food Standards Including OPO are Soliciting Opinions

On August 16, 2021, the CFAA publicly solicited opinions on three standards, including the National Food Safety Standard Food Nutritional Fortification Substances in Foods 1,3-Dioleoyl 2-Palmitoyl Triglyceride (GB 30604 -2015), National Food

2021-08-23
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Q&A| How to Understand the Population Age Group in FSMP

How to understand the population age group in the National Food Safety Standard General Principles of Food for Special Medical Purpose?

2021-08-17
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Interpretation| General Rules for Sports Nutrition Food (Draft)

On August 9, 2021, the CIFST issued the National Food Safety Standard General Principles for Sports Nutrition Food (draft for comments), and the deadline for comments is August 16, 2021.

2021-08-17
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Analysis of Unqualified Food Sampling in the First Half of 2021

Analysis of Unqualified Food Sampling in the First Half of 2021 In the first half of 2021, the SAMR made a total of 18 notifications of unqualified food sampling inspections, involving 229 batches of unqualified foods. Antion analyzed and s

2021-08-17
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China Dairy Labelling Findings: Consumers Concerned Shelf Life

Consumers in China are more concerned with the production date, shelf life and storage conditions on the labels of dairy products than other information such as nutrition facts, ingredients, certification, origin, and manufacturer. This dat

2021-08-10
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Analysis of Current Situation of FSMP Industry in 2021

Data shows that the market scale of foods for special medical purpose (FSMP) industry in China has increased from 2.59 billion Yuan in 2016 to 7.72 billion Yuan in 2020, which is about 3 times larger, and is expected to increase to 10.01 bi

2021-08-10
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Summary of Health Food Filing in the First Half of 2021 in China

Health foods are special foods and need to be registered or filed before they can be marketed. If the raw materials of health foods have been listed in the catalogue of health food raw materials, the health foods are supplemented with vitam

2021-08-10
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Q&A|Can Imported Advertising Goods and Sample Exempt Inspection?

For foods of animal and plant origin that involve access requirements, access requirements should be met.

2021-08-03
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China Approved New Food Additives

On July 26, 2021, National Health Commission (NHC) issued an announcement that the safety assessment of 9 enzyme preparations for food industry have been reviewed and approved according to the Food Safety Law. Approved enzyme preparations f

2021-08-03
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SAMR on Further Regulating Labeling of IF (Draft for Comments)

On July 28, 2021, the SAMR issued the Announcement of the SAMR on Further Regulating the Labeling of Infant Formula Products (Draft for Comments) to publicly solicit opinions. The deadline for comments is August 28, 2021. The specific conte

2021-08-03
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Cell-based Meat Faces a Major Challenge in Regulatory Approval

In just five years, the cell-based meat industry has evolved from a handful of startups to around 80 startups, including companies developing end products and those working on specific technology challenges. More than $800 million has been

2021-07-27
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Common Sense about Infant Formula for Special Medical Purposes II

The management method for infant formula for special medical purposes and currently registered infant formula for special medical purposes are as follows.

2021-07-27
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Dairy Production and Trade Developments

Global dairy prices are relatively strong due in large part to the unprecedented import demand for dairy products by China. This year, in the period from January through May, China’s imports of dairy products have grown by nearly 17 perce

2021-07-27
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Common Sense about Infant Formula for Special Medical Purposes

The definition and classification of infant formula for special medical purposes are as follows.

2021-07-21
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Q&A on Product Formula Registration of IF III

The Q&As on product formula registration of infant food III are as follows.

2021-07-21
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Facilitation Measures of the Customs for the CIIE 2021

To ensure the success of the fourth China International Import Expo, the General Administration of Customs has outlined its initiatives for streamlining customs clearance and promoting trade facilitation. It recently released the Customs Cl

2021-07-21
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The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021

This year’s The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World(SOFI) summarizes the first global assessment of food insecurity and malnutrition for 2020 and offers some indication of what hunger and malnutrition would look like by 2030

2021-07-21
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Near-expired Food A New Fad Among Young Consumers

A growing number of young Chinese who buy near-expired food at reduced prices, a practice that has been spurred by a more rational consumption concept and the adoption of the anti-food-waste law in the country in April.

2021-07-12
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Q&A on Product Formula Registration of IF

Excerpts from Q&A on Product Formula Registration of IF are as follows.

2021-07-12
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Commitment System of Proof of Imported Dairy Inspection Reports

In order to further deepen the reform of “decentralization, regulation and service”, and optimize the business environment, the GACC has implemented a notification and commitment system for certification items on imported dairy products

2021-07-12
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China Releases First Group Standard for General Plant-Based Food

With the booming market of plant-based food in China, industry is looking for regulatory guidance. Some guidance came in late 2020 when the Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST) published the first voluntary group standar

2021-06-28
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Summary of Special Mark Contents Required on Special Food Label

Special marking contents required on such as canned complementary food for infants and young children and food supplement

2021-06-28
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The HNC2021 Successfully Ended! More Events Please Follow Us

From June 23 to 25 , Healthplex Expo 2021 and HNC 2021 were successfully held at the Shanghai National Exhibition Convention Centre. As the official partner of this event, Antion conducted a series of regulatory activities at the event. Foo

2021-06-28
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Q&A on Product Formula Registration of IF

In order to further guide applicants to scientifically carry out formula R&D and trial production, and to standardize the application of registration documents, the SAMR has compiled and formed the Q&A on Product Formula Registration of Infant and You

2021-06-22
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Summary of Special Mark Contents Required on Infant Food Label

Special marking contents required on infant formula, older infants and young children formula, cereal-based complementary foods for infants and young children

2021-06-22
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The Regulatory Requirements on Solid Beverages Seek Comments

On June 15, 2021, the SAMR issued the Announcement on Strengthening the Quality and Safety Supervision of Solid Beverages (Draft for Comments) (Hereinafter referred to as the Draft), the deadline for comments is July 14, 2021. The Draft req

2021-06-22
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Q&A|How to Mark Nutrition Fortifier in Formula Register of IF?

How to mark nutritional fortification substances when registering formula of infant food (IF)? The names of food raw materials and food additives in the ingredients list shall be consistent with the formula composition. Because each nutriti

2021-06-16
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Summary of Special Mark Contents Required on Special Food Label

Special marking contents required on food for special medical purpose and infant food for special medical purpose

2021-06-16
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Low Temperature Short Shelf Life Dairy may Label Edible Date

On June 4, 2021, the SAMR issued the Announcement of the SAMR on Supplementing the Marking of Edible Duration on the Labeling of Low Temperature and Short Shelf Life Dairy Products (Draft for Comments). From October 1, 2022, if producing pa

2021-06-16
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Q&A|How to calculate and label the fat in catering food?

How to calculate and label the fat in catering food? The fat in catering food includes the fat from food raw materials and the fat added during the cooking process. The fat content in the dishes can be calculated based on the amount of raw

2021-06-09
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Q&A|How to Mark Compound Ingredients in Formula Register of IF?

How to mark compound ingredients when registering formula of IF food? The ingredients list shall list the names and use amount of all food raw materials and food additives used, and the use amount of the ingredients marked on the ingredient

2021-06-08
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Food Waste Regulation Takes Effect in Beijing

Catering service providers in Beijing who encourage, mislead or force consumers to order too much food may face fines of up to 10,000 Yuan ($1,570), according to a regulation passed by the municipal legislature on Thursday. The regulation,

2021-06-08
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Cream, Butter and Anhydrous Milkfat Seeks Comments

On June 2, 2021, the NHC publicly solicited opinions on 23 national food safety standards (draft for comments) including Cream, Butter and Anhydrous Milkfat, Tea, Herbal Tea and Plant Protein Peptides for Food Processing. The deadline for c

2021-06-08
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Case|H&H Group was Fined Due to Unqualified Vitamin A

Recently, the Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation issued a notice on the verification and disposal of a batch of unqualified foods. The notice showed that a batch of goat milk powder imported by Health Happiness Group failed to p

2021-05-31
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Q&A|Series Standards for Infant Formula Food

The following content is the answer of the NHC to the general concern about infant formula food.

2021-06-09
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Information on Food Not Allowed to Enter China in April 2021

According to the monthly notice of non-entry foods by GACC, 157 batches of imported foods were found unqualified and not allowed to enter China in April 2021 . The information shows that non-entry foods came from 29 countries or regions inc

2021-05-31
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NHNE 2021 Successfully Ended! More Events Please Follow Us

NHNE 2021 Successfully Ended! More Events Please Follow Us From May 18 to 20, the 22nd SIAL China International was successfully held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. Antion held the New Trend of Nutrition and Health Food Foru

2021-06-28
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Throwing Away Food that Cannot be Sold out May Break the Law

Recently, the law enforcement officers of Nanjing Administration for Market Supervision found a number of breads in the kitchen waste bin of a bakery, and all bread were discarded because their sizes did not meet the finished product requir

2021-05-24
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Case| A company was Fined 9 Million Due to Vanillin Detected in IF

Case| Abbott was Fined 9 Million Due to Vanillin Detected in IF A few days ago, the Shanghai Administration for Market Regulation imposed administrative penalties on Abbott Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., accused it of “production and opera

2021-05-24
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Anti-Food-Waste Law has been Passed

The top legislature on Thursday adopted a new law on preventing food waste to offer legal backing to the countrys efforts to safeguard food security and promote traditional virtue of thrift. The law, passed at a session of the Standing Comm

2021-05-19
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Market Situation of Organic Infants and Children Food

In recent years, consumers’ shopping behaviors and concepts have undergone tremendous changes. Under the general trend of domestic consumption upgrading, the popularity of organic food continues to rise.

2021-05-19
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Q&A|The Requirements of the Substances in Infant Formula Foods

If they are used as nutritional fortification substances, the use should comply with the requirements of GB 14880

2021-05-04
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Q&A| Can health food and food be produced on the same line?

If the ingredients of health food can also be used for general food, the health food is allowed to share production sites and facilities with general food.

2022-01-19
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Q&A|How to Define Formulated milk powder?

Formulated milk powder means powder product that produced from raw bovine milk or ovine milk or its processed products as the major ingredient, with addition of other ingredients, with or without addition of food additives and nutritional fo

2021-05-18
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Q&A|What are the Requirements of Species Available for IF Foods?

If manufacturers intend to add species into infant formula foods, the viable count in products should be not less than 106CFU/g (mL), and the used species (strains No.) should conform with the List of Species that can be Used in Infant Food.

2021-05-18
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