China: Usage Standard for Food Additives Finalized

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China: Usage Standard for Food Additives Finalized
On March 12, 2024, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) released the finalized National Food Safety Standard Usage Standard for Food Additives (GB2760-2024), which will enter into force on February 8, 2025. The updated standard will replace the current standard GB2760-2014. This report provides an unofficial translation of the updated standard. Stakeholders should conduct their own review of the regulation.
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