China: Labeling of Prepackaged Foods Regulation
Report Highlights:
On April 21, 2010, China notified the WTO of the “National Food Safety Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods” as TBT/N/CHN/733. This measure “prescribes the basic requirements for the labeling of pre-packaged foods.” The date for submission of final comments to the WTO is
June 21, 2010. The proposed date of entry is not determined.
Summary
On April 21, 2010, China notified the WTO of the “National Food Safety Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods” as TBT/N/CHN/733. This “standard prescribes the basic requirements for the labeling of pre-packaged foods. It applies to the labeling of all pre-packaged foods directly or
indirectly offered to consumers. This standard does not apply to the labeling of food package for transportation or marking of food in bulk”. The date for submission of final comments to the WTO is June 21, 2010. The proposed date of entry is not determined.
Thanks go to the Embassy of New Zealand in China for assistance with translating this measure.
This report contains an UNOFFICIAL translation of National Food Safety Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods.
