On June 27, 2024, the China National Health Commission (NHC) issued a solicitation letter seeking public opinions on 14 national food safety standards. These include four product standards, five food additive standards, three operation and hygiene criteria, one testing standard, and notably, the GB 7718 General Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods. Comments are welcomed until August 26, 2024.
On June 28, 2024, the China State Administration for Market Supervision (SAMR) released the consultation on the Administrative Measures for Supervision of Food Labeling (Draft), aiming to regulate the labeling practices of food producers and operators, enhance the supervision of food labeling, and ensure consumers can identify their legal rights regarding food labels. Comments are welcomed until July 27, 2024.
Currently, the Administrative Measures for Supervision of Food Labeling (Draft) and GB 7718 General Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods are open to the public for comments. They will work in coordination to effectively manage food labeling in China.