In July 2020, the SAMR announced two drafts concerning health food products and launched the public consultation to solicit comments:
Key points for the technical review of the written health function claims (draft)
- The draft was announced on July 21, 2020
- The public consultation ends on August 23, 2020
- The key points cover the requirements of:
- The source and quality of the written health claims
- Listing the intended use and health functions of the raw materials
- Listing the product formula
Supervision and administrative measures for food labelling (2nd draft)
- The first draft was announced on November 21, 2019
- The second draft was announced on July 27, 2020
- The public consultation ends on August 26, 2020
- The measures for health food cover the requirements of:
- The IFU
- Labelling
- Packaging
- Product description
By Jacky Li. Contact Cisema if you would like to learn more.
