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COUNTRY AND MARKET GUIDE

# China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region food regulations

Prepare for China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 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

[Preliminary assessment](https://gidamevzuati.com/en/iletisim)

![Illustrative food products and regulatory review documents for China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region](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, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: product dossier priorities

Keep a Hong Kong dossier separate from mainland China records. Match supplied Chinese and English nutrition, ingredient and claims text to the product category. If online seller images and physical packs use different versions, review both sets of consumer-facing information.

## Hong Kong: the 1 + 7 panel and allergen disclosure

CFS describes nutrition disclosure for applicable prepackaged foods as energy plus seven core nutrients: protein, carbohydrates, total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, sodium and sugars. Translating the heading of a foreign panel is not enough to establish this format. CFS compliance reports distinguish discrepancies between declared and tested nutrient values from undeclared allergens. For an imported sauce, prepare the nutrition calculation basis alongside allergen information for compound ingredients. Assess exemptions and nutrition-claim conditions separately; this summary does not mean every product requires the same panel.

[CFS — nutrition and allergen compliance, May 2026](https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/whatsnew/whatsnew_act/nl_compliance_test_results_may_2026.html)

[CFS — food labelling resources](https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/consumer_zone/foodsafety_labelling.html)

## 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.

[CFS — nutrition and allergen compliance, May 2026](https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/whatsnew/whatsnew_act/nl_compliance_test_results_may_2026.html)[CFS — food labelling resources](https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/consumer_zone/foodsafety_labelling.html)[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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## Other markets in this region

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Tell us your target market and what you need.
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