On September 29, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) approved the release of 89 national standards in foreign languages. Among the […]
On October 10, 2025, the CFSA released a new online training program to promote understanding of recently issued national food safety standards. The training covers: GB 7718-2025 General Rules for […]
The International Probiotics Association (IPA) has opened its first office in the Asia-Pacific region, located in Shanghai, China. The new office aims to support IPA’s growing number of Chinese member […]
FDA has revised its previous interpretation of a clause of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) that states an ingredient that is first a drug cannot then become a dietary […]
As platforms prepare for the most competitive Double 11 ever, Taobao Instant Commerce has become Alibaba’s do-or-die strategy to reclaim leadership. The company generated immense PR buzz and impressive merchant […]
The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) held a press briefing today to outline progress in regulating China’s fast-growing live-e-commerce industry. Officials from Shanghai, Fujian, and Henan joined to share […]
The National Health Commission released a Q&A on the National Food Safety Standard – General Principles for Nutrition Labeling of Prepackaged Foods (GB 28050-2025), answering frequently asked questions related to […]
To further standardize the management of prepackaged food labeling, this standard defines “prepackaged food” as food that is prepackaged or prepared in packaging materials or containers. Compared with GB 7718-2011, […]
On September 22, the National Symposium on Health Food Registration, Filing, and Supervision was held in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. The meeting thoroughly implemented the spirit of the National Symposium on […]
On September 25, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued an announcement seeking public comments on the Draft Food Recall Management Measures, with the deadline set for October […]
