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This article provides a comprehensive overview of key regulatory developments in the food sector inJune 2026, both in China and internationally. It focuses on updates related to new food ingredients, food additives, health foods, and feed, aiming to offer timely and in-depth regulatory alerts for enterprises engaged in food import and export.
🔘 China Three New Food Updates (June 2026)
In June 2026, the National Health Commission (NHC) released updates on the review status of "Three New Food" substances, covering the acceptance and termination of reviews for new food ingredients, as well as applications for new food additives. Details are as follows:
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New Food Ingredients |
10 newly accepted applications |
Including Peony Leaf, Ergothioneine, and Aloe vera Gel, among others. |
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3 applications terminated |
Including Tuna Anserine (later renamed Tuna Concentrated Powder), Fusarium venetum Protein, and Banana Flower. |
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New Food Additives |
21 newly accepted applications |
Including Sodium Erythorbate, Steviol Glycosides (enzymatic conversion method), and Lactose-N-tetraose, among others. |
🔘 Hong Kong Proposes Amendments to Sweeteners Regulation
On June 2, 2026, the Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of Hong Kong released a draft amendment to the Sweeteners in Food Regulations to align with international food standards under the Codex Alimentarius and strengthen food safety controls.
The proposed amendments mainly include bringing polyols under regulatory control, expanding the list of permitted sweeteners, and establishing more specific maximum permitted levels based on different food and sweetener combinations.
Source: https://www.cfs.gov.hk/sc_chi/press/20260602_12431.html
🔘 China Approves Four New Imported Health Food Notifications in June 2026
On June 5, 2026, the Center for Food Evaluation of the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released an announcement on the notification of imported health foods.
This batch included 4 newly filed imported health food products, all submitted by NATURAL VITAMIN DIRECT INC, covering four categories: Vitamin D Drops, Iron Drops, Calcium Oral Solution, and Zinc Drops.
As of June 2026, a total of 13 imported health food products have been filed in China.
🔘 China Updates Regulations on Fermented Feed and Feed Ingredient Catalogue
On June 11, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) issued the Administrative Provisions on Fermented Feed (MARA Announcement No.1027) to strengthen quality and safety control of fermented feed products.
On the same day, MARA revised the Catalogue of Feed Ingredients (MARA Announcement No.1028). The revision aims to expand available feed ingredient resources while enhancing feed quality and safety management, with adjustments made in accordance with the Regulations on the Administration of Feed and Feed Additives.
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🔘 China's Non-compliant Food Imports in May 2025
On June 22, 2026, China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) released its list of non-compliant imported food products for May 2026. A total of 706 batches from 43 countries and regions were denied entry, representing a month-on-month increase of approximately 52% (up 243 batches from 463 in March 2026) and a year-on-year increase of about 65% (up 278 batches from 428 in the same period last year). See detailed analysis.
🔘 Taiwan Introduces Requirements for 2'-Fucosyllactose and Difucosyllactose Mixture
On June 24, 2026, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) under the Ministry of Health and Welfare issued Announcement No. 1151300977, establishing specific use restrictions and labeling requirements for a mixture of 2'-Fucosyllactose (2'-FL) and Difucosyllactose (DFL) produced through fermentation using genetically modified Escherichia coli K-12 DH1 MDO MAP1001d.
The requirements took effect immediately upon issuance of the announcement.
Source: https://www.fda.gov.tw/TC/newsContent.aspx?cid=3&id=31579
🔘 China Releases Six Supplementary Food Testing Methods
On June 26, 2026, China SAMR released six supplementary food testing methods covering key food categories, including meat products, edible vegetable oils, baijiu, and tea. As of now, a total of 112 supplementary food testing methods have been released, enabling the detection of nearly 1,000 adulteration and illegal addition substances. The newly released methods include:
Determination of Buthiazine and Mebuthiazine in Foods (BJS 202601)
Determination of Vardenafil Impurity 30 in Foods (BJS 202602)
Screening Method for Adulteration of Maotai-flavor Baijiu with Edible Alcohol (BJS 202603)
Determination of Ethyl Maltol in Edible Vegetable Oils (BJS 202604)
Detection of Multiple Animal-derived Ingredients in Foods (BJS 202605)
Qualitative Determination of Malachite Green (Lead Chromium Green) in Tea and Cumin (BJS 202606)
🔘 Brazil Updates Authorized Food Additives and Processing Aids
On June 10, 2026, the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) issued Normative Instruction No. 452/2026, amending Normative Instruction No. 211/2023, which establishes technological functions, maximum limits, and conditions of use for authorized food additives and processing aids.
Key updates include the authorization of additives such as neohesperidin dihydrochalcone as a sweetener for certain food supplements and dietetic foods, as well as the inclusion of other additives and processing aids for products including canned vegetables, pizza dough, confectionery products, food supplements, and fermentation-derived ingredients.
Source: Normative Instruction No. 452/2026
🔘 Brazil Updates Requirements for Food Ingredients in Infant and Early Childhood Formulas
On June 10, 2026, the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) issued Normative Instruction No. 453/2026, amending Normative Instruction No. 367/2025, which establishes requirements for the composition, nutrient limits, and other substances permitted in infant formulas and foods for young children.
The amendment mainly includes updates to the permitted use levels of functional ingredients, including 2’-Fucosyllactose (2’-FL), Lactose-N-neotetraose (LNnT), and probiotic strains. It also adds new provisions for ingredients such as Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG and Bifidobacterium lactis in specific infant and early childhood food categories.
The updated requirements entered into force upon publication.
Source: Normative Instruction No. 453/2026
🔘 South Korea Revises Standards and Specifications for Health Functional Foods
On June 11, 2026, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of South Korea issued Notice No. 2026-43, partially amending the "Standards and Specifications for Health Functional Foods." The revision mainly includes:
Updating precautions for consumption, manufacturing standards, specifications, and daily intake levels for eight functional ingredients, including soy isoflavones;
Adding new nutritional ingredients;
Expanding the recognized functional claims/content scope of functional ingredients;
Strengthening management standards for functional ingredients.
Source: Notice No. 2026-43
🔘 Canada Proposes Updates to Food Microbiological Criteria
On June 11, 2026, Health Canada released a proposal to update the Table of Microbiological Criteria for Food and the Table of Microbiological Reference Methods for Food, and to introduce a new guidance document on food microbiological guidelines.
The proposed updates aim to modernize microbiological safety requirements based on scientific developments and evolving food safety risks. Key changes include revising regulatory microbiological criteria, adding a new reference testing method, and publishing updated non-regulatory microbiological guidelines for food.
The consultation period is open until August 25, 2026.
🔘 EU Strengthens Farmers' Position in Food Supply Chain with New Measures
On June 16, 2026, the European Parliament approved new measures to strengthen the position of farmers in the food supply chain and improve the transparency and fairness of agricultural markets.
The measures include promoting fair pricing for agricultural products, requiring more transparent contractual arrangements, strengthening the role of producer organisations, and improving labelling and marketing standards. In addition, certain terms related to meat products will be reserved exclusively for animal-derived products to prevent consumer confusion.
The proposal will proceed through the remaining legislative process before entering into force.
🔘 UK Identifies Emerging Food Innovations Expected to Shape Future Food System
On June 25, 2026, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) jointly released the report "Top Emerging UK Food Innovations: 2025–2035", highlighting key food technologies expected to influence the UK food system over the next decade.
The report focuses on emerging technologies including precision fermentation, biomass fermentation, cell-cultivated products, controlled environment agriculture, molecular farming, gas fermentation, edible insects, and 3D food printing. These innovations are expected to provide new approaches for producing proteins, fats, functional ingredients, and sustainable food products.
The FSA and FSS noted that future market access for innovative foods will continue to rely on pre-market authorization under the novel foods framework, with safety assessments conducted on a case-by-case basis.
*This article is compiled by ZMUni Compliance Center, based on the latest regulatory updates from food-related regulatory authorities/agencies in various countries/regions.
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