On March 26, 2025, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued the “Food Labeling Supervision Measures”, set to be implemented alongside GB 7718-2025. The new measures introduce eight key requirements, including:
- Improved Visibility of Expiration Dates: Addresses issues where food production and expiration dates were previously difficult to locate.
- Larger Font Size for Date Markings: Packaging larger than 35 cm²: Minimum font height of 3.0 mm. Smaller packaging: Minimum font height of 2.0 mm (increased from 1.8 mm).
- Standardized Expiration Date Format: Expiration dates must follow the YYYY/MM/DD format to eliminate consumer confusion.
- Enhanced Labeling Standards: Strengthens requirements for clarity and accuracy in food labels.
- Restrictions on Claims: Prohibits disease prevention or treatment claims. Forbids misleading, exaggerated, or scientifically unfounded statements.
- Stronger Accountability for Food Producers and Sellers.
- Stricter Requirements for Online Food Sales.
- Clearer Legal Responsibilities for Violations. (Source: SAMR)
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