China: National Food Safety Standard for Use of Additives for Food Contact Materials and Articles Amendment Notified to WTO

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China: National Food Safety Standard for Use of Additives for Food Contact Materials and Articles Amendment Notified to WTO

On March 6, 2023, China notified an Amendment of the National Food Safety Standard for Use of Additives for Food Contact Materials and Articles to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1263. The deadline for comment submission is May 5, 2023. The proposed date of entry into force is to be determined. Comments may be submitted by email to China’s SPS Enquiry Point at sps@customs.gov.cn. This report provides an unofficial translation of the draft amendment.

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