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Adopted at the 17th Meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress on September 12, 2025

Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on Amending the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China

Update Date: Dec 1, 2025
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Sep 12, 2025
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Dec 1, 2025
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This decision amends the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China (2021 Amendment) (Promulgated by Presidential Order No. 9, Amended by Presidential Order No. 21, Amended by Presidential Order No. 22, Amended by Presidential Order No. 81) with effect from December 1, 2025.
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China
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Standing Committee of National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China
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This Decision amends the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China. The amendments include: adding four paragraphs to Article 41 as paragraphs two to five; adding "liquid infant formula" after "infant formula milk powder" in Articles 81, 82, and 124; adding three paragraphs to Article 132 as paragraphs two to four. It is applicable to the following activities carried out within the territory of the People's Republic of China: (1) food production and processing, food sales, and catering services; (2) production and operation of food additives; (3) production and operation of packaging materials, containers, detergents, disinfectants, and tools and equipment used for food production and operation; (4) use of food additives and food-related products by food producers and operators; (5) food storage and transportation; (6) safety management of food, food additives, and food-related products.
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Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on Amending the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China
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