China: National Food Safety Standard Restricting Excessive Packaging for Foods and Cosmetics

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   CH2023-0073

In August 2021, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) released an updated National Food Safety Standard Restricting Excessive Packaging for Foods and Cosmetics (GB 23350-2021). The updated standard will enter into force on September 1, 2023. This report provides an unofficial translation of the standard as it relates to food products.

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