The regulatory breakthrough led by Starbucks
On October 25, 2017 the new “Shanghai Open coffee-roasting production license review rules” entered into force. These rules apply to
Implementing Food Safety Regulations on their way
The Implementing Regulation of the Food Safety law is undergoing a possible – final – review. After the release of
Where is Chinese food law is headed to?
2017 is about to finish….time for making a summary of what has happened this year and which road China’s food
Second draft for E-commerce law
With the issuance of a new draft for comments just few days ago, China seems to move closer to the
Pursuing a better nutrition for the future of Chinese people
China is working not only to improve its food safety, but also to a rather ambitious nutritional plan. On June
Novel food , labeling and consumer protection – Maca Powder case
Recently, the People’s Court of Shunde District in Foshan (Guangdong) decided a case concerning food consumer protection. A consumer had
Additives – beware of Chinese regulations
On September 2017, the AQSIQ announced that a total of 233 batches of imported food from 34 countries or regions
Which (food) licenses for your business model?
Different food businesses need different licenses. While this may seem obvious, a closer look to the food license regulation will
Harmonized certificate introduction to be delayed 2 years
As it was highly expected, China applied for a 2-year transitional period for the so-called Harmonized Certificate. This basically means
Is cheese not welcome anymore?
Parbleu! Thunderclap for the cheese gourmet! Recently China undertakes strengthened regulatory measures which have directly affected the long-term importation of
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