China: China Issues Draft Standard on Nut and Seed Food

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   CH2021-0142

The State Administration for Market Regulation issued a revised draft of the General Standard for Nut and Seed Food for domestic comment. This draft standard, an update of the existing General Standard for Roasted Seeds and Nuts (GB/T 22165-2008), defines the terms and definitions of nuts and seeds and specifies the classification, technical requirements, inspection methods and rules, as well as labeling, packaging, transportation, and storage requirements. Comments can be sent to sunjinsheng@samr.gov.cn before the deadline of December 8, 2021. This report contains an unofficial translation of the draft regulation.

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