Food Additive Regulatory Compliance Service in China

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Major Regulations

1

Laws and Regulations

Administrative Measure on New Food Additives

2

Provision on New Food Additives Application and Acceptance

3

Standards

GB 2760-2014 The Usage of Food Additives

4

GB 28050-2012 The Usage of Nutrient Enhancer

5

GB 29987-2014 Gum Base and its Ingredients

6

GB 29924-2013 General Rules for the Labelling of Food Additives

7

GB 29938-2013 General Rules for Food Spices

8

GB 26687-2011 General Rules for Compound Food Additives

9

GB 30616-2014 Food Flavors

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Items

Services

1

Product national standards (GBs) analysis

Evaluate the product category and find an applicable Chinese national standards (GBs) based on the formula, production process and etc.

2

Formula review

Analyze if all materials are allowed to be used in this product.

3

Chinese label translation ， review ， or generation

1. Label translation

Translate the original information to Chinese information.

2. Label review

I. Check if the Chinese label provided by client is compliant in China.

II. Provide modification and risk-aversion suggestions.

3. Label generation

I. Translate necessary information on original label to Chinese.

II. Generate Chinese label according to GB 29924-2013 and other related standards, such as add mandatory content or remove risky content.

III. Check the label to make sure it is compliant, and provide risk-aversion suggestions.

4

GB test

I. GB Test in a qualified lab is necessary to guarantee the product quality and avoid unnecessary rejection.

II. Conduct GB test in China can help to avoid method deviation.

III. CIRS will help to analyze the testing items according to related product national standards, and arrange the test in qualified collaboratory in China.

5

New food additive application

If a food additive is excluded in GB 2760, GB 14880, GB 29987 or NHFPC notices, it cannot be used unless getting through the new food additive application. CIRS could help to collate required documents, arrange test for you, and help you apply for new food additive under NHFPC.

6

Others

Ad-hoc consulting service and etc.

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Materials

1

Application form

2

Common name, functional classification, dosage and application scope

3

Materials demonstrated the technically necessary and using effect

4

Quality requirements, production process and test methods

5

Security assessment materials

6

Label and manual samples

7

Other materials contribute to safety assessment

8

Materials in item 2,3,4 do not involve trade secrets, which can be exposure to public

9

Industrial and Commercial Registration Certificate

10

Power of attorney (if needed)

If you would like to apply for expanding the dosage or application scope of the food additive, materials in item 5 can be exempted

If you would like to apply for new food additive with the first time to import, except materials above, you should also submit below materials

1

Official evidential materials that the food additive is allowed to manufacture or sell in original country or district

2

Official evidential materials provided by local authority or organization that the manufacturer is certificated