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Quick Guide to Common Compliance Requirements for Food Labeling in 5 Eurasian
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) was officially established on January 1, 2015, pursuant to the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union. Currently, the Union comprises five member states: Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan. China has a long history of food trade with EAEU member states, particularly Russia and Kazakhstan. With the deepening alignment of the "Belt and Road" Initiative and EAEU cooperation, coupled with the stable operation and efficiency of the China-Europe Railway Express, food trade relations between the two sides have become increasingly close, demonstrating significant growth potential and distinct structural characteristics. In recent years, China's food exports to the EAEU have continued to rise, covering categories such as aquatic products, poultry products, dairy products, fruits, vegetables and their products, as well as other processed foods and beverages, indicating vast market expansion opportunities.
Quick Guide Compliance Requirements Food Labeling 5 Eurasian
Dec 02, 2025
Market Opportunity and Regulatory Guide for FSMP in China
China's Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP) market is experiencing explosive growth. To help overseas enterprises seize this opportunity, this article provides a clear overview of the core market access requirements and registration procedures, offering essential guidance for your market entry strategy.
China FSMP Market Opportunity Regulatory Guide Market Demand
Nov 26, 2025
Label Warnings and Advertising Restrictions: Global Combination Punch in Controlling HFSS Foods
In 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) referred to foods high in sugar, salt, and fat as "HFSS foods" in Policies to protect children from the harmful impact of food marketing: WHO guideline, defining them as foods foods high in saturated fatty acids, trans-fatty acids, free sugars and/or sodium. Over a decade later, global regulations of HFSS foods has gradually taken shape. To help companies grasp this regulatory trend, Global Foodmate provides a quick overview of legislative and policy developments in this field.
Label Warnings Advertising Restrictions Global Combination HFSS Foods
Nov 25, 2025
A Guide to China Labeling Compliance: Compound Seasonings and Spices as Food Ingredients
In China, with the increasing variety of processed foods, the flavor and taste of prepackaged foods often rely on the enhancement of compound seasonings and spices. As common food ingredients, they are not only core elements that shape flavor, but also whether they are labeled correctly directly impacts consumers' right to know and the compliant development of the industry. Global Foodmate has compiled the definitions and classifications of compound seasonings and spices, their standardized labeling methods as ingredients, as well as frequently asked questions for your reference.
China Food Labeling Guide Compound Seasonings Spices Food Ingredients
Nov 24, 2025
Summary of Excipients for Health Food Products
On September 19, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People's Republic of China (SAMR) publicly solicited opinions on the "Supplementary Dosage Forms and Excipients for Recorded Health Food Products with Coenzyme Q10 and Melatonin as Raw Materials (Draft for Comment)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Draft for Comment"). The Draft for Comment adds multiple dosage forms and excipients, which is more conducive to the import of products into China in the form of health food. This article summarizes the list of available excipients for health food products for reference.
China Excipients Health Food Excipients
Nov 24, 2025
Analysis of the U.S. Infant Formula Botulism Outbreak
On November 8, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall notice, stating that ByHeart Inc. was recalling two batches of complete nutrition infant formula due to the potential risk of causing botulism in infants. On November 11, the U.S. FDA further expanded the recall scope to include all infant formula products under the ByHeart brand. As of November 19, 2025, a total of 31 infants with suspected or confirmed infant botulism and confirmed exposure to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula (various lots) have been reported from 15 states.
Analysis U.S. Infant Formula Botulism Outbreak
Nov 21, 2025
UK Exempts Brand Advertising Ban for Less Healthy Food and Drink
On September 10, 2025, the UK Department of Health and Social Care issued the Advertising (Less Healthy Food and Drink) (Brand Advertising Exemption) Regulations 2025. These regulations exempt restrictions on advertising of Less Healthy Food and Drink based on the criteria set out in Section 321A or Sections 368FA and 368Z14 of the Communications Act 2003 (Chapter 21) (the "2003 Act"). The exemption scope covers brand advertising as defined in the regulations and applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The regulations will officially come into force on October 31, 2025. Below, Global Foodmate will take you through the details of the regulations.
UK Exempts Brand Advertising Ban Less Healthy Food Drink
Nov 20, 2025
Vietnam to Unify and Enforce New Food-Label Rules
Since the 2017 labeling decree took effect and was later amended, Vietnam has seen fewer label violations, consumers now favour well-labeled goods, and labels have become a key weapon against fakes and fraud. Yet overlaps with other laws, unclear e-label rules and gaps for e-commerce have prompted calls for a new decree. Global Foodmate has compared the current rules with the draft and highlights the key changes.
Vietnam New Label Food Label Unify Enforce
Nov 18, 2025
Who are the pillars in the hundred-billion-scale traditional tonic market?
China's traditional tonic and wellness market is vast and on a sustained growth trajectory. According to statistics, from May 2024 to April 2025, the total sales of the traditional tonic market reached 57.8 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 25.6%. The market demonstrates strong growth momentum, fueled by continuous market development and evolving consumer demand. E-commerce serves as the primary engine for this growth. The scale of imported health products and tonics on cross-border e-commerce platforms like Tmall Global alone has already reached tens of billions of yuan. The overall online market for tonic products is massive and expanding rapidly.
China Medicinal Edible Substances
Nov 14, 2025
Access Requirements for Imported Health Foods in China
China implements strict registration and filing management system for health foods, and the import of foreign health foods into China also has a comprehensive and complex monitoring system. Global Foodmate organized the requirements related to health food access to assist foreign food companies in better knowing the relevant issues.
Access Requirements Imported Health Foods Registration China
Nov 13, 2025
Australia and New Zealand require mandatory labeling of energy content information on alcohol beverages
On 12 August 2025, the Board of Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) released an amendment to Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Standard 2.7.1 – Labelling of alcoholic beverages and food containing alcohol, requiring mandatory labeling of energy content information on alcohol beverages. Global Foodmate shares key information related to this amendment with you.
Australia New Zealand Mandatory labeling Energy Content Alcohol Beverage
Nov 11, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions on Food Labeling: Food Naming Standards
Following the release of the National Food Safety Standard - General Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods (GB 7718-2025) and the Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Food Labeling (Order No. 100 of the State Administration for Market Regulation), enterprises have encountered various issues and uncertainties during practical implementation. In response, Foodmate has systematically compiled and addressed common questions raised by enterprises regarding specific food naming issues, providing this reference to support industry compliance.
China GB 7718 National Food Safety Standard Food Naming Standards
Nov 06, 2025
Understanding Testing Requirements for New Food Raw Material Registration in China
China’s New Food Raw Materials Registration system is designed to ensure the safety of new ingredients before they enter the market. Any ingredient that has not been traditionally consumed in China or is produced using a new source or technology must undergo a comprehensive evaluation and be approved by the National Health Commission (NHC) prior to use in foods.
China Testing Requirements New Food Raw Material Registration
Nov 05, 2025
Management of China Health Food Dosage Forms: Analysis of Policy Requirements and Dosage Form Standards
On September 19, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation publicly solicited opinions on the "Supplementary Dosage Forms and Excipients for Record-filing Products of Coenzyme Q10 and Melatonin as Health Food Raw Materials (Draft for Comments)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Draft for Comments"). This move provides support for further advancing the record-filing management of health foods, stimulating the internal vitality of the special food industry, and meeting the actual production needs of enterprises in the industry. Food Partner Network has sorted out and analyzed the dosage forms of health food products from aspects such as application materials, answers to common questions, production licensing, and product requirements, to help domestic and foreign enterprises further understand the policy requirements for health food dosage form management and specific dosage form specifications.
Health Food Dosage Forms Analysis Policy Requirements Standards
Nov 05, 2025
Analysis of Data on Food Products Denied Entry in September 2025 and Recommendations for Import Compliance
On October 23, 2025, the General Administration of Customs released information on food products denied entry into China in September 2025. A total of 443 batches of food were handled by way of return or destruction in accordance with the law, as they failed to meet China's national food safety standards or the requirements of relevant regulations. To help a wide range of import enterprises avoid risks and improve their compliance level, Foodmate has conducted a systematic analysis of this batch of data and summarized the following three major risk dimensions for reference.
Analysis Data Food Products Denied Entry Import Compliance
Nov 03, 2025
Genetically Modified Food Additives: A Guide to China Registration
Advances in synthetic biology are driving increased research and development into new food additives produced using genetically modified microorganisms (GMMs). To support international industry peers, Global Foodmate has systematically compiled the regulatory background, applicable regulations, registration procedures, and documentation requirements for registering GMM food additives in China.
Genetically Modified Food Additives Guide China Registration
Oct 29, 2025
Q&A Series on Labeling: Date Marking (Part 2)
Following the release of the National Food Safety Standard - General Standard for the Labelling of Prepackaged Foods (GB 7718-2025) and the Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Food Labelling, enterprises have encountered a series of issues and uncertainties during practical implementation. In response, Foodmate.net has systematically organized and addressed common questions related to date marking for the reference of all concerned parties.
China Food Label GB 7718 Date Marking
Oct 29, 2025
Q&A Series on China Common Labeling Issues — Date Marking (Part 1)
Following the release of the National Food Safety Standard - General Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods (GB 7718-2025) and the Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Food Labeling, enterprises have encountered a series of implementation challenges and questions. In response, Foodmate has systematically addresses common date marking inquiries from industry professionals, providing this clarification for reference.
China Food Label GB 7718 Q&A Prepackaged Foods
Oct 24, 2025
Reminder! Australia Reaffirms Mandatory Allergen Labeling Requirements for Imported Foods
On October 14, 2025, the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry issued Notice IFN10-25, the Mandatory Allergen Labeling Requirements for Imported Food, reminding food importers of the Mandatory Allergen Claims Regulation for Food Labels effective February 25, 2024. Products manufactured before February 25, 2024, benefit from a two year trade in period for existing inventory, allowing sales until February 25, 2026.
Australia Mandatory Allergen Labelilng Requirements Imported Food
Oct 24, 2025
Management of Health Food Dosage Forms: Analysis of Policy Requirements and Dosage Form Standards
On September 19, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation publicly solicited opinions on the "Supplementary Dosage Forms and Excipients for Record-filing Products of Coenzyme Q10 and Melatonin as Health Food Raw Materials (Draft for Comments)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Draft for Comments"). This move provides support for further advancing the record-filing management of health foods, stimulating the internal vitality of the special food industry, and meeting the actual production needs of enterprises in the industry. Food Partner Network has sorted out and analyzed the dosage forms of health food products from aspects such as application materials, answers to common questions, production licensing, and product requirements, to help domestic and foreign enterprises further understand the policy requirements for health food dosage form management and specific dosage form specifications.
China Analysis Health Food Dosage Forms Standards Policy Requirement
Oct 23, 2025
Interpretation of China New Food Labeling Standards and Regulations on Characteristic Ingredients
On March 16, 2025, several labeling-related regulations and standards were released, including the "Food Labeling Supervision and Management Measures" (State Administration for Market Regulation Order No. 100), "National Food Safety Standard: General Rules for Prepackaged Food Labeling" (GB 7718-2025), and "National Food Safety Standard: General Rules for Nutrition Labeling of Prepackaged Foods" (GB 28050-2025). These new labeling regulations and standards, which will come into effect on March 16, 2027, introduce new requirements for the declaration of characteristic ingredients in foods. Foodmate Network has compiled the following overview for industry reference.
China SAMR GB 7718 GB 28050 Food Labeling Supervision
Oct 22, 2025
GACC Rolls Out New Registration Rules for Imported Food manufacturers (Decree No. 280)
Nine months after the draft was released, on 14 Oct 2025 the GACC issued Decree No. 280, the “Regulations on the Registration Management of Overseas Food Production Enterprises for Imported Food by the Customs of the People's Republic of China”, effective 1 June 2026, replacing Decree 248. Global FoodMate reviews the key changes and what they mean for future registrations.
China GACC Decree No. 280 Registration Overseas Food
Oct 21, 2025
Foodmate Analysis: Key Changes in Order No. 280 on Registration of Overseas Food Manufacturers for Import into China
After a gap of over ten months since the release of the initial draft for comments, the General Administration of Customs (GACC) officially issued Order No. 280, the "Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Registration and Administration of Overseas Manufacturers of Food for Import" (hereafter referred to as Order No. 280) on October 14, 2025. Order No. 280 will take effect on June 1, 2026, at which time Order No. 248 will be formally phased out. Based on past registration experience and comparing Order No. 248 with the draft for comments, Foodmate summarizes and analyzes the core changes below to discuss the future management changes for the registration of overseas manufacturers of imported food.
China GACC NO.280 Overseas Food Enterprise Registration
Oct 17, 2025
Malaysia plans to revise requirements for Free-Lactose Claims and Lactobacillus rhamnosus Functional Claims
On October 8, 2025, the Food Safety and Quality Division of the Ministry of Health Malaysia issued Draft Amendment to the Food Regulations 1985 (Bil 3/2025) for public comment. The deadline for comments is November 7, 2025. The draft regulation proposes to introduce new requirements for Lactose-related content claims, functional claims for Vitamin C and Lactobacillus rhamnosus, and the amount of special nutrients added to infant formula.
Malaysia Revise Requirements Free-Lactose Claims Lactobacillus rhamnosus Functional Claims
Oct 11, 2025
A Practical Guide to Registering New Food Additives in China
To help international companies overcome the key challenges in registering new food additives in the Chinese market, Global Foodmate has systematically compiled the relevant regulatory framework, application scope, procedures, and documentation requirements to provide clear and practical reference information.
China Food Additives Registration New Food Additives Guidance
Oct 10, 2025
Japan's Front-of-Pack (FOP) labelling: Are You Ready?
Recently, Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency released a draft guideline on Front-of-Pack (FOP) labelling for food products, marking a potential paradigm shift in the nation's food labelling regulations. This analysis breaks down the guideline's core requirements, application scope, and strategic implications for global food manufacturers.
Japan FOP Core labeling Requirements Label Placement Labeling Items
Sep 28, 2025
Registration Mandate for Liquid Infant Formula Under China’s Revised Food Safety Law
On September 12, 2025, the 17th Session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress voted to adopt the "Decision on Amending the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China." This decision will take effect on December 1, 2025. This targeted revision formally brings infant formula liquid milk (hereinafter referred to as "liquid infant formula") under registration-based management, marking a new phase in the regulation of infant formula foods in China. GlobalFoodmate hereby shares with industry colleagues the background of this inclusion, the core content of the registration management, and the progress in refining supporting regulations and standards.
Registration Mandate Liquid Infant Formula China Revised Food Safety Law
Sep 26, 2025
617 Batches of Food Rejected in August, Three High-Risk Areas Require Caution
On September 16, 2025, the General Administration of Customs released information on food not permitted for entry in August 2025. A total of 617 batches of food were returned or destroyed due to non-compliance with China's national food safety standards or relevant regulations. To help importers avoid risks and improve compliance levels, GlobalFoodmate conducted a systematic analysis of this information and summarized the following three key risk dimensions for reference.
China GACC 617 Batches Food Rejected High-Risk Areas Require Caution
Sep 25, 2025
China Tightens Registration for Liquid Milk Formula Market Entry
On September 12, 2025, China adopted the decision to revise the “Food Safety Law”, which will take effect on December 1, 2025. This important update formally incorporated infant and young children formula liquid milk (hereinafter referred to as "Liquid Milk") into the registration management system. This means that, like infant and young children formula powder, "Liquid Milk" must obtain administrative approval for their formulas from Chinese official authorities before entering the market. This measure has raised the industry entry threshold and reflects that China's management of "Liquid Milk" is moving toward a more stringent and standardized direction.
China Infant Formula Registration Liquid Milk Tightens Registration
Sep 24, 2025
Alert for Companies! India Issues New Special Labelling Regulations for Coffee-Chicory Mixture
Recently, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) First Amendment Regulations 2025, which revise the special labelling requirements for Coffee-Chicory Mixture products. The new regulations mandate that the content declarations for coffee and chicory must be prominently displayed on the front of the packaging in a more conspicuous style. This regulation will come into effect on July 1, 2026, allowing companies nearly a year to transition their packaging.
India Coffee-Chicory Mixture Labelling Display FSSAI
Sep 22, 2025
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