China: New National Food Safety Standard Code of Hygienic Practice of Producing Prepared Meat Products Published
On March 27, 2025, The People’s Republic of China (China’s) National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly released the National Food Safety Standard Code of Hygienic Practice of Producing Prepared Meat Products (GB 31661-2025). This new standard regulates the production of prepared meat products. The final standard will enter into force on March 16, 2026. China notified the draft standard to the WTO on November 15, 2021. 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.