China: SAMR 2022 Legislative Plan

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   CH2022-0052

On April 27, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released the 2022 Legislative Plan Work Plan. This report contains an unofficial translation of a select part of the Plan related to food and agriculture, including measures and laws concerning infant formula, foods for special medical purposes, geographic indications, and for the adoption of industry or international standards.

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