Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China (Amended in 2021)

This law is designed to ensure food safety and protect public health and safety. The following activities conducted within the territory of the People's Republic of China shall comply with this law: (1) food production and processing (hereinafter referred to as food production), food sales and catering services (hereinafter referred to as food business); (2) production and operation of food additives; (3) production and operation of packaging materials, containers, detergents, disinfectants, and tools and equipment used in food production and operation (hereinafter referred to as food-related products); (4) use of food additives and food-related products by food producers and operators; (5) storage and transportation of food; and (6) safety management of food, food additives, and food-related products.