Recent Updates of China’s FSMP Registration Rules
Apr. 18th, 2018
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Introduction
GB 29922-2013 National Food Safety Standard General Rules for Foods for Special Medical Purposes defines Food for Special Medical Purposes and its various subgroups:Nutritionally Complete, Specific Nutrient Profile and Nutritionally Incomplete foods. FSMP for infants also belongs to this category.
This kind of food has special rules in China (like naming, labeling and registration stamp) and importing it in the country’s territory is a particularly complex process that we covered in past articles. After a recap of recent regulatory changes on FSMP registration in China, this article will deal with their influence on the development of this market.