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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
"Renaming" Without Altering Nature: Health Canada Announces a "Clean-Up" of the Lists of Permitted Food Additives
On September 15, 2025, Health Canada released document M-FAA-25-06, announcing a "clean-up" of Canada's Lists of Permitted Food Additives: removing duplicates, standardizing names, but with "zero additions, zero deletions, and zero restrictions." These changes will not alter the approved uses of food additives, nor will they affect the labeling of prepackaged foods. Foodmate brings you a quick overview of the key revisions.
Renaming Canada Clean-Up Food Additives Altering Nature
Sep 19, 2025
The GACC has changed the registration status of 500 overseas food manufacturing enterprises to "suspended import"
Recently, some overseas food manufacturing enterprises have reported receiving notifications from the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC), asking them to correct the issues raised by GACC in the registration system. During the rectification period, their registration status is set to "suspended import".
China GACC Suspended Import Overseas Registration Manufacturers Registration Imported Food
Sep 11, 2025
China’s Regulatory Framework for Pre-packaged Food Labeling Enters a New Stage of Digital Governance
In March 2025, China released the 'National Food Safety Standard: General Rules for Labeling of Prepackaged Foods' (GB 7718-2025), which included requirements for the use of digital labels for the first time. To further refine the application requirements for digital labels, in September 2025, the National Health Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation issued a notice regarding the implementation of matters related to digital labeling of prepackaged foods. Digital labels officially became a medium for food labeling in China.
China GB 7718 Digital Labels Food Labeling QR Code
Sep 10, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions on the Registration of New Food Additive in China
Global Foodmate has compiled a list of frequently asked questions regarding the registration of new food additives in China, with the aim of providing international enterprises with clear and practical reference information. Whether you intend to register a completely new additive or seek to expand the usage scope and dosage limits of an existing one, the following sections offer key insights into basic concepts, applicant requirements, and documentation requirements.
China Registration New Additives Definition Food Additives Categories
Sep 09, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions: Registering New Food Raw Materials in China
The Chinese food and beverage market represents one of the most significant opportunities for global ingredient innovators. Driven by growing health consciousness and a strong demand for novel products, the potential for new ingredients is immense. However, entering this market requires navigating a specific and rigorous regulatory framework: the New Food Raw Materials (NFRM) registration process.
Registering New Food New Materials in China Apply For Costs
Sep 08, 2025
The Process of Banning Titanium Dioxide as a Food Additive in the European Union
On July 2025, French research found that titanium dioxide particles were detected in breast milk, infant formula, and commercially available animal milk. This substance is considered a potential carcinogen in France and even the entire European Union, and has been banned from use in food. So, what is titanium dioxide and why has the EU completely banned it? Global Foodmate has compiled the latest regulatory updates on titanium dioxide in the EU for industry reference.
EU Banning Titanium Dioxide Food Additive Infant Formula
Sep 04, 2025
Navigating New Food Raw Material Registration in China
The Chinese market, with its immense consumer base and growing demand for innovative food and beverage products, presents a golden opportunity for international brands. However, introducing novel ingredients requires navigating a specific and rigorous regulatory framework. This guide, brought to you by Global Foodmate, is designed to demystify the registration process for New Food Raw Materials (Novel Food) in China, helping your business successfully enter this dynamic market.
China New Food New Ingredients Navigating Ingredients Registration
Sep 03, 2025
The "Golden Anti-Aging Ingredient" – NMN: Mechanisms, Efficacy, and Global Regulatory Status
The "Golden Anti-Aging Ingredient" – NMN: Mechanisms, Efficacy, and Global Regulatory Status
Golden Anti-Aging Ingredient NMN Mechanisms Efficacy Global Regulatory
Aug 29, 2025
Revised Draft Overview: "National Food Safety Standard - General Rules for Sports Nutrition Foods"
On August 1, 2025, the National Health Commission released the draft for comments on the "National Food Safety Standard - General Rules for Sports Nutrition Foods," hereinafter referred to as the Draft. This revision brings significant changes to the current version. Below, Global Foodmate will share the main modifications of the standard.
National Food Safety Standard Sports Nutrition Nutrition Supplements
Aug 29, 2025
U.S. Notification: Analysis of Radioactive Cesium-137 Contamination Risk in Indonesian Shrimp Imports
On August 14, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Import Alert 99-51, placing a major Indonesian shrimp exporter on the Red List after its products were detected with the radioactive substance cesium-137 (Cs-137).
FDA Alert Cesium-137 Fish Shrimp MRLS
Aug 27, 2025
Note! FDA Updates List of Select Chemicals in the Food Supply Under Review
August 19, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated its list of select chemicals currently under the agency’s review to provide more insight on the status of the FDA’s post-market assessments of chemicals in the food supply.
FDA Chemical Substance Review Food Supply Select Chemicals
Aug 25, 2025
Overview of the ASEAN Cosmetic Regulatory System
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was established in 1967 and currently comprises ten member states: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. As a regional economic integration organization, ASEAN is committed to promoting trade liberalization and economic cooperation among its members. With the acceleration of regional economic integration, the cosmetics industry—a highly sensitive sector directly related to public health and trade facilitation—requires harmonized regulatory systems. To address regulatory disparities among member states and promote coordination and uniformity in cosmetic regulations, ASEAN signed the Agreement on the ASEAN Harmonized Cosmetic Regulatory Scheme (AHCRS) in 2003.
ASEAN Cosmetic Regulatory Cosmetic Guidelines
Aug 21, 2025
Analysis of Japan's Early Warning Notifications to Various Countries
Supervision of imported food is mainly the responsibility of the Quarantine Office under the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) in Japan. Japan implements a recall system for substandard domestic and imported products sold within the country. In accordance with Food Sanitation Act, the MHLW recalls substandard imported food (including food additives) and food-related products. Local authorities are similarly responsible for recalling substandard food (including imported items) sold within their jurisdictions. Warning information about substandard products is published on the MHLW's official website.
Japan Food Alert Notification Country Alert Reason Import Alert
Aug 20, 2025
Analysis of European Union's Early Warning Notifications to Various Countries
Products such as food, food supplements, and food-related products that are planned to be exported to the European Union must comply with the hygiene and safety requirements stipulated by the laws and regulations at both the EU level and the individual member states.
China Food Alert Europe Food Alert Reason
Aug 19, 2025
Coming in 2026! Canada Zooms In on “High-In” Foods with New “Magnifying Glass” symbol
With less than half a year to go until 2026, Canada is set to soon implement a new requirement mandating a "magnifying glass" symbol on foods high in salt, sugar, and fat—commonly referred to as "heavy-flavored" foods—to highlight potential health risks. To help food exporters targeting the Canadian market prepare and quickly understand the new labeling rules, Global Foodmate is sharing key details about the "magnifying glass" labeling requirements.
Canada "heavy-flavored" Magnifying Glass labeling requirements
Aug 18, 2025
A New Gateway for FSMPs to Enter the Chinese Market – How Boao Hope City’s Temporary Import Policy Unlocks Global Opportunities
In 2025, the temporary import policy for Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMPs) in the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone of Hainan Free Trade Port (hereinafter referred to as the “Boao Hope City”), continues to capture worldwide attention. This policy provides clinically urgent nutritional support solutions for patients with rare diseases and specific conditions, while giving overseas manufacturers an unprecedented first-mover advantage in the Chinese market. Below is a concise, practical guide for enterprises and patients.
FSMP Temporary Import Product Eligible Specific Procedures Cutsoms Clearance
Aug 15, 2025
New Beverage Labeling Requirements in Singapore Effective April 2026
As the statutory body responsible for enhancing environmental quality, safeguarding public cleanliness, and advancing sustainable development and resource efficiency, the National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore—following five years of stakeholder consultation and best-practice benchmarking in Norway, Lithuania and Germany—will introduce a mandatory Beverage Container Return Scheme. The scheme launches in April 2026, with a transition period ending 30 June 2026. Thereafter, all beverages packaged in plastic or metal containers of the prescribed volumes must display both a deposit mark and a product barcode. Global FoodMate herein provides a step-by-step professional analysis of the scheme’s core requirements.
Singapore Beverage Label NEA Recycling System Beverage Container
Aug 14, 2025
Saudi Arabia and Other Gulf Countries Plan to Revise Contaminants Limits Regulation: New Limits for Infant Foods, Sugars, Meat and Eggs
On 29 July 2025, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen notified the WTO through documents G/SPS/N/ARE/299, G/SPS/N/BHR/253, G/SPS/N/KWT/180, G/SPS/N/OMN/148, G/SPS/N/QAT/152, G/SPS/N/SAU/570, and G/SPS/N/YEM/93. The notification concerns the issuance of the final draft GSO 05 FDS 193:2024 of the Gulf Technical Regulation “Contaminants and Toxins in Food”, available in both English and Arabic. The document clearly states that this revision draws on the international standard CXS 193-1995 “General Standard for Contaminants and Toxins in Food and Feed,” aiming to align with international standards.
GCC GSO Food Contamination Infant Food Meat Sugar MRLs
Aug 13, 2025
Nutritional Supplements for the Elderly Draft Standard Released for Public Comment, Signaling Potential Industry Turning Point in Special Dietary Foods Market
On August 1, 2025, the National Food Safety Standard Review Committee released the draft National Food Safety Standard: Nutritional Supplements for elderly (hereinafter referred to as the "Draft Standard") for public consultation. Let's review the key contents with our partners.
Nutritional Supplements Elderly Dietary Mandatory Nutrients Optional Nutrients
Aug 13, 2025
Analysis of Frequently Asked Questions on New Food Labeling Regulations(VI)
Following the release of the National Food Safety Standard – General Rules for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods (GB 7718-2025), the National Food Safety Standard – General Rules for the Nutrition Labeling of Prepackaged Foods (GB 28050-2025), and the Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Food Labeling, label compliance has become a key focus for food enterprises. To help food-industry practitioners better understand and apply these new standards and regulations, Global FoodMate convened the "Second Training & Exchange Meeting on New Food-Labeling Standards and Compliance Management" in Shanghai on 9–10 July. Global FoodMate has compiled the most frequently asked questions concerning GB 7718-2025 for the reference of food production and distribution enterprises.
GB 7718 GB28050 Shelf life PDP Best Before
Aug 12, 2025
Analysis of Frequently Asked Questions on New Food Labeling Regulations (V)
Following the release of the National Food Safety Standard – General Rules for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods (GB 7718-2025), the National Food Safety Standard – General Rules for the Nutrition Labeling of Prepackaged Foods (GB 28050-2025), and the Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Food Labeling, label compliance has become a key focus for food enterprises. To help food-industry practitioners better understand and apply these new standards and regulations, Global FoodMate convened the "Second Training & Exchange Meeting on New Food-Labeling Standards and Compliance Management" in Shanghai on 9–10 July.
GB 7718 GB28050 Additive Declare Rosemary Extract Caramel Color Stablizer
Aug 11, 2025
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