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

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