China’s Ministry of Health (MOH) has released 71 national food safety standards in Announcement No.7 to regulate the scope of use, sensory requirements, physicochemical index, etc.
5 June 2012
Assessment Committee for National Food Safety Standards has approved 71 GB Standards in accordance with China’s Food Safety Law and Measures for management of National Food Safety Standards. Among them, 68 food additives acquire GB Standards for the first time which regulate clearly on scopes, sensory requirements, physicochemical indicators, etc. And they will come into effect on June 25, 2012. The other 3 GB standards are respectively for disinfectant, anti-coherent silicone paint and water soluble epoxy internal coating of food beverage cans, which all replace the old versions and will take effect on October 25, 2012.