National Food Safety Standard of the P.R.C.: General Principles for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods

Consumer information, labelling (TBT); Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection (TBT); Protection of human health or safety (TBT); Harmonization (TBT)

Prepackaged Foods (ICS code(s): 67.230)

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67.230 - Prepackaged and prepared foods; 67.230 - Prepackaged and prepared foods

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Based on document G/TBT/N/CHN/1827 that notified on _February 12, 2024, the standard has_x000D_ 1.Removed the requirements for font height, the producer information for domestically produced food, the net content, and the labeling requirements for multi-layer and combination packaging. The relevant content is proposed to be separately regulated by the SAMR._x000D_ 2. Deleted the definitions of attribute names, use-by date and food claims, as well as the specific requirements for food claims in Appendix E._x000D_ 3. The labeling requirements for the production date have been modified. For pre-packaged foods with a shelf life of more than 1 year and a maximum surface area of the packaging not exceeding 20 cm², just indicate the shelf life and the expiration date, and there is no need to indicate the production date._x000D_ The detailed modification content is provided in the standard text.

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