China National Standard for Labeling of Flavorings-CH9043
WTO announcement- TBT/N/CHN/571
Translated version on March 27, 2009
This standard specifies the requirements for the labeling of flavorings and the contents that should be marked. By reference to GB 7718-2004 General Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods and Measures for the Hygienic Administration of Food Additives, the drafters suggest that this standard was created on the basis of the practice of the flavoring industry.
Report Highlights:
On March 27, 2009, China notified the WTO of "National Standard of the People’s Republic of China - General Requirement for the Labeling of Flavorings" as TBT/N/CHN/571. This standard specifies the requirements for the labeling of flavorings and the contents that should be marked. This report contains an UNOFFICIAL translation of the original document.
Executive Summary:
On March 27, 2009, China notified the WTO of "National Standard of the People’s Republic of China - General Requirement for the Labeling of Flavorings" as TBT/N/CHN/571. This standard specifies the requirements for the labeling of flavorings and the contents that should be marked. The date for submission of final comments to the WTO is May 27, 2009. The proposed date of adoption is 90 days after circulation by the WTO Secretariat (June 27, 2009) and the proposed date of entry into force is 6 months after adoption (September 27, 2009).
By reference to GB 7718-2004 General Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods and Measures for the Hygienic Administration of Food Additives, the drafters suggest that this standard was created on the basis of the practice of the flavoring industry. This report contains an UNOFFICIAL translation of the original document.
