On March 7, 2016, China CFDA released the “Administrative Measures on Registration of Food for Special Medical Purpose”, stipulating that all food for special medical purpose (FSMP) sold in China or imported must be registered. This measure was to be implemented on July 1, 2016. Later on, CFDA granted a grace period for registration of FSMPs ending on January 1, 2018 (read CL news here), meaning that only registered FSMPs could be sold in Chinese market from January 1, 2018. Read More.