General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, Provisions for the Regulation of Food Additive Production

国家质量监督检验检疫总局食品添加剂生产监督管理规定

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Details of food additives made more transparent.

Clp Reference: 1740/10.04.04 Promulgated: 2010-04-04 Effective: 2010-06-01

Promulgated: April 4 2010
Effective: June 1 2010
Interpreting authority: General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine


Main contents:
The label and instructions for use of a food additive shall specify the following particulars:


(1) the food additive's name, specifications and net content;


(2) the producer's name, address and contact information;


(3) the ingredients;


(4) the production date, and shelf life or safe use period;


(5) the storage conditions;


(6) the product standard number;


(7) the production permit number;


(8) the scope of use, quantity to be used and method of use as specified in the food safety standard, and announced and approved by the State Council's health administration department; and


(9) other particulars that laws, regulations or relevant standards specify must be indicated.


Related legislation:
PRC Product Quality Law (Revised), July 8 2000, CLP 2000 No.7 p.66; Food Safety Law, Feb 28 2009, CLP 2009 No.3 p.33; and PRC Regulations for the Administration of Industrial Product Production Permits, Jul 9 2005, CLP 2005 No.7 p.49

clp reference:1740/10.04.04prc reference:国家质量监督检验检疫总局令第127号promulgated:2010-04-04effective:2010-06-01

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