Chinese Labelling Requirements

Hi all, 

We're attempting to export some products to PRC this year; looking for official / latest legislation on product labelling, however can only find paid documents / previews / etc. Found an 'unofficial' translation to English published by USDA and using this one for now, but does anyone have something different or better to share, or know where to find it? 

Thanks :)

Hi, please do yourself a favour and pay for the documents. Anything else might lead you astray at high costs.

Hi, check out search the following standards. I hope you get better understanding on product labeling. BTW, there is no "official English translated version of the following standard, due to the fact the competent authority in China enforce the food standard in Chinese. My advice would be find a broker or your local food&beverage consulting firms( Campden BRI or Leatherhead Food Research) to go through with your product labeling. 

4/20/2012  GB7718-2011  预包装食品标签通则  General Principles for the Labeling of Pre-packaged Foods 
1/1/2013  GB28050-2011  预包装食品营养标签通则  Standard for Nutrition Labeling of Pre-packaged Foods 
02/08/2025 GB 2760-2024 食品添加剂使用标准 General Standard for the Use of Food Additives
6/1/2015  GB29924-2013  食品添加剂标识通则  General Standard for the Labeling of Food Additives 
5/1/2015  GB13432-2013  预包装特殊膳食用食品标签  The Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods for Special Dietary Uses 

Best,
Hanking Zhao
Food Regulatory Affairs Consultant for China
Market China Market Access | Regulatory Compliance 

No idea if Leatherhead (Sagentia I think now) are as good as they used to be on international legislation but that's who I'd try first. But there will be a cost.

Hi, I have the latest standard regarding product labels here for your reference.