On December 5, 2024, CFE published eighteen frequently asked questions related to formulas for special medical purpose (FSMP), the contents covering formulas, labels and instructions for use, production process, quality and safety, clinical trail, etc.

In November, 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 TWO non-approval decision.

Last month, China’s 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 applications for three new food raw materials, four new food-related products and five new food additives have been accepted.

Recently, China CFSA has issued FAQs regarding National Standards for Food Safety. From our years of regulatory compliance experience, we’ve translated a selection of 7 frequently asked questions about food related products to help you better understand the current requirements in China.

Recently, China CFSA has issued FAQs regarding the National Standards for Food Safety. From our years of regulatory compliance experience, we’ve translated a selection of some frequently asked questions related to the food product standard to help you better understand the current requirements in China.

The China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment recently issued FAQs regarding National Standards for Food Safety. From our years of regulatory compliance experience, the food team at CIRS has translated a selection of some frequently asked questions relating to the limits of pathogenic bacteria in food to help you better understand the current requirements in China. This article covers pathogenic bacteria limits, there are also articles on: Limits of Contaminants and Mycotoxins in Food; General questions; Food Product Standard; and Food Related Products.

Recently, China CFSA has issued FAQs regarding National Standards for Food Safety. From our years of regulatory compliance experience, we’ve translated a selection of some frequently asked questions related to the limits of contaminants and mycotoxins in food to help you better understand the current requirements in China.

Recently, the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued FAQs regarding National Standards for Food Safety. From our years of regulatory compliance experience, the food team at CIRS has translated a selection of some frequently asked questions to help you better understand the current requirements in China.

The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) officially issued the Key Points for the Review of the Change of Registration Certificate for Health Foods with No Validity Period and No Technical Requirements in Production and Sale (hereinafter referred to as the Key Points) on November 1st, 2024 in order to standardize the health food registration certificates of products with no validity period.

Currently, China has officially approved 22 special medical use carbohydrate component formulas designed for people over one year who suffered from specific diseases or needs carbohydrate supplementation. 22 carbohydrate component formulas are domestically made by 20 companies, among which, DAISY FSMP and Tibet DUOXIN HEALTH were approved for 2 products each, and the other 18 companies were approved for 1 product. The largest number of approved companies is in Jiangsu Province, with a total of 7 products. The first carbohydrate component formula 泉克 was registered and approved by Tibet DUOXIN HEALTH in 2020, other carbohydrate component formulas were approved mostly in 2021, 2023 and 2024.