China: China Released Final Standard for Edible Oil Products
On November 13, 2015, China’s National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) released the National Food Safety Standard for Edible Oil Products (GB 15196-2015). This standard will be implemented on November 13, 2016. It prescribes edible oil products, including hydrogenated oil, margarine, shortening and cocoa butter substitute etc. A draft of the standard was notified to the WTO as SPS CHN 647 in March 2014. Please note that the comment process has ended and that this standard is considered final. The following report contains an unofficial translation of the final standard.
China: China Released Final Standard for Edible Oil Products