China: National Food Safety Standard Fermented Milk Finalized
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On March 27, 2025, The People’s Republic of China's (China’s) National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly released the National Food Safety Standard on Fermented Milk (GB 19302-2025). This updated standard applies to fermented milk or flavored fermented dairy products. The final standard will enter into force on September 16, 2025. China notified the draft standard to the WTO on September 14, 2020. This report provides an unofficial translation of the final standard. Stakeholders should conduct their own review of the regulations to assess any market or regulatory effect on their business.