China: Regulations on the Implementation of the Food Safety Law

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On August 14, 2017, China notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the "Regulations on the Implementation of the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China (Revised Draft)" as SPS 1055. The revised draft regulations are in support of the implementation of China’s 2015 Food Safety Law. As of this report, the draft implementing regulations do not have a determined date of enforcement. However, it is important to note that some of the listed articles in the revised draft may reflect measures already implemented by different regulatory agencies. The period for submitting comments to the WTO ends on October 13, 2017.
 

China: Regulations on the Implementation of the Food Safety Law

 

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