China: NHC Approves New Food Materials and Additives including GMM Derived Enzymes

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   CH2024-0043
On March 13, 2024, the National Health Commission (NHC) announced approval of 23 new food materials and additives, of which three are products derived from Genetically Modified Microorganisms (GMMs). This report provides a summary of the newly approved food materials and additives from the announcement.

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