New Chinese Food Labeling Standards set forth for 2027 Implementation
12. June 2025China has announced significant updates to its food labeling framework, aiming to enhance transparency and consumer safety for both domestic and imported food products. The revised national standards GB 7718-2025 and GB 28050-2025, along with new Administrative Measures for Supervision of Food Labeling, will all take effect on March 16, 2027. These changes include a broadened definition of prepackaged foods and mandatory allergen labeling for eight substances such as peanuts, eggs, and dairy. The updated rules also impose clearer format requirements for date marking and allow voluntary use of digital labels using QR codes. A dedicated chapter has been added to address imported food labels, which must comply fully with Chinese regulations, and foreign text must have a corresponding Simplified Chinese translation. Food products usually require GACC registration in order to be approved for import and sale in China.
The new GB 28050-2025 standard mandates nutrition labels to include saturated fat and sugar content alongside previously required nutrients, and introduces a warning for children and adolescents to limit salt, oil, and sugar intake. It also expands permissible optional nutrient labeling to cover ω-3 fatty acids, EPA, DHA, and α-linolenic acid. Comparative and effect claims have been revised, with certain previous allowances eliminated and new thresholds established for “reduced saturated fat” claims. The Administrative Measures further specify font sizes, prohibit misleading or unscientific content, and outline strict requirements for food sold online, ensuring the presence of critical product details on e-commerce platforms.
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