China: New Food Materials and Additives including GMM Derived Enzymes Approved

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China: New Food Materials and Additives including GMM Derived Enzymes Approved

On May 11, 2022 the National Health Commission (NHC) approved 36 new food materials and additives, including seven enzymes derived from Genetically Modified Microorganisms (GMMs). These approvals follow an earlier announcement issued on March 1 of 32 food materials and additives, including 4 GMM derived enzymes, approved for use in China. This report provides a summary of the newly approved food materials and additives from both announcements.

Exporting, Regulations & Requirements
East Asia and the Pacific, China

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