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COUNTRY AND MARKET GUIDE

# China food regulations

Prepare for China by assessing your existing label, recipe and importer documents together. This guide explains the questions to resolve at the first review and the evidence to prepare for technical assessment.

[Asia](https://gidamevzuati.com/en/dunya-gida-mevzuati/bolgeler/asya)Content revision: 13 September 2026

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![Illustrative food products and regulatory review documents for China](https://gidamevzuati.com/assets/east-asia-720.webp)

AI-generated illustrative image explaining the service scope.

## Scope of this guide

Includes an application note linked to official sources, not a completed regulatory review for every product category.

PRODUCT REVIEW IN PRACTICE

## China: product dossier priorities

For China, assess the Chinese product name and ingredient list alongside manufacturer registration information. Research new GB 7718 and GB 28050 versions and transition arrangements against planned production and market dates. Labels prepared for Hong Kong or Macao are not automatically transferred to mainland scope.

## China: GB 7718 versions and new publications

China’s National Health Commission published the GB 7718-2025 prepacked food labelling standard through an official 2025 announcement and provides a separate questions-and-answers document. Publication and application dates should not be treated as identical. Record which version supports artwork intended for China, and treat comparison with the new text as a transition review. Assess the Chinese product name, ingredient wording and imported-product information against the scope and exceptions in the standard itself.

[NHC — GB 7718-2025 announcement](https://www.nhc.gov.cn/sps/c100088/202503/e8a432507f7d4f08a877e76a9b0578ce.shtml)

[NHC — GB 7718-2025 questions and answers](https://www.nhc.gov.cn/sps/c100087/202509/bc824a504ec34c27883da73f14c20d44.shtml)

## Jurisdiction-specific legislation records

Archive dates do not confirm current legal effect. Titles retain their source language; this selection is not exhaustive.

<table><thead><tr><th scope="col">Instrument / source</th><th scope="col">Record date and type</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><th scope="row"><a href="https://leap.unep.org/en/countries/cn/national-legislation/measures-peoples-republic-china-administration-safety-imported">Measures of the People's Republic of China for the Administration of Safety of Imported and Exported Food.</a></th><td>2021-04-12<br>Regulation</td></tr></tbody></table>

## How is the label review dossier prepared?

Collect artwork, recipe, allergen evidence and importer details for the same product version. Our working method explains the shared document-preparation and reporting steps.

[Document preparation and working method](https://gidamevzuati.com/en/nasil-calisiyoruz)

![Worktable for reviewing food packaging, recipes and label documentation together](https://gidamevzuati.com/assets/review-720.webp)

**Packaging, recipe and evidence in one review dossier.**Knowing which product version a finding concerns matters as much as the correction itself. Maintain file and revision tracking throughout the assignment.

## Label review: evidence and findings table

<table><thead><tr><th scope="col">Review scope</th><th scope="col">Evidence reviewed</th><th scope="col">Report output</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><th scope="row">Product name and class</th><td>Recipe, product form, intended use</td><td>Correct sources and review scope</td></tr><tr><th scope="row">Ingredients and allergens</th><td>Sub-ingredients, supplier and cross-contact records</td><td>Comparison of label text and evidence</td></tr><tr><th scope="row">Nutrition and claims</th><td>Analysis or calculation, serving, front wording</td><td>Data basis and claim evidence</td></tr><tr><th scope="row">Language and layout</th><td>Every face, local wording and supplementary label</td><td>Missing-information and readability findings</td></tr><tr><th scope="row">Import and traceability</th><td>Importer, lot, dates and shipment version</td><td>Document needs and local confirmation questions</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Sources and research method

Sources are selected research references. An archive record does not confirm current legal effect; national adoption of Codex texts requires separate verification.

[UNEP / FAOLEX — Measures of the People's Republic of China for the Administration of Safety of Imported and Exported Food.](https://leap.unep.org/en/countries/cn/national-legislation/measures-peoples-republic-china-administration-safety-imported)[NHC — GB 7718-2025 announcement](https://www.nhc.gov.cn/sps/c100088/202503/e8a432507f7d4f08a877e76a9b0578ce.shtml)[NHC — GB 7718-2025 questions and answers](https://www.nhc.gov.cn/sps/c100087/202509/bc824a504ec34c27883da73f14c20d44.shtml)[FAOLEX — national legislation research](https://www.fao.org/faolex/country-profiles/en/)[Codex — international food standards](https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/codex-texts/standards/en)

## Prepare for the first discussion

- Front, back and side artwork
- Recipe and supplier specifications
- Target sales channel and importer
- Existing languages and pack sizes

### Define the scope for your product

Start by sharing your destination, product type and existing label version.

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YOUR NEXT STEP

## Let's talk about your product.

Tell us your target market and what you need.
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