China: Revised National Food Safety Standards on Food Additives Released

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China: Revised National Food Safety Standards on Food Additives Released
On September 25, 2025, China’s NHC and SAMR jointly released several food additives standards, including L-Malic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Ammonium Carbonate, and Acorn Shell Brown. The final standards will enter into force on March 2, 2026. This report provides an unofficial translation of the final standards. Stakeholders should conduct their own review of the regulations to assess any market or regulatory effect on their business.
Exporting, Regulations & Requirements
East Asia and the Pacific, China

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