China: China Announces Revised Standards on Puffed Food
On September 4, 2015, China notified the WTO of the National Food Safety Standard on Puffed Food (an update to GB17404), issued by the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC), as SPS/N/CHN/999. The deadline for submission of final comments to China is November 3, 2015. This standard pertains to the food with loose or crisp texture, which is made out of grains, potatoes, beans, fruits, vegetables, nuts or seeds by puffing process. The proposed date of entry is yet to be determined. Comments can be sent to China’s SPS Enquiry Point at sps@aqsiq.gov.cn.
