Background Based on national standards released in 2021, the set ratios for empty space within food packaging were unrealistically small for special dietary foods, including infant formula and foods for special medical purposes (FSMP). If manufacturers had been compelled to comply, they would have faced significant compliance costs and operational Read more…
Background Before new national food safety standards take effect, a grace period is granted so that food producers can adjust and sell products under the old standards. However, over the past decade, the reference dates for implementing new standards have differed between food produced in China and imported food. This Read more…
Background Cheese is a traditional European food with a history stretching back thousands of years. Mould and yeast are important and widely-used ingredients in cheese, contributing to its texture and flavour. After cheese is produced, the mould and yeast continue to grow. Unlike international standards, previous Chinese food safety standards Read more…
