China Health Commission approves 14 substances to be listed in food related lists

The National Health Commission of China published a notification which approved 2 substances to be categorized as new food materials, 6 substances to be categorized as new food contact materials (FCM), and 6 substances to be categorized as food related products new materials. There are in total 14 substances which were approved to use under certain conditions by this notification. 

1. 2 substances were approved as new food materials 

The two substances which were approved as new food materials are Blueberry Anthocyanins and Rye Pollen. The use of them is strictly limited according to the annex of the notification report. 

2. 6 substances were approved as new FCM

The six substances which were included for use as FCM are 

• L-Se-methylselenocysteine, 
• D-psicose 3-epimerase, 
• L-ascorbgy Palmitate, 
• Vitamin B1, 
• Vitamin B2 and 
• Taurine. 

The NHC has approved it for use in coatings and coating layers, at a maximum usage of 5%. However, it cannot be used in FCMs for infants and toddlers.

3. 6 substances were approved to use in food related products as new materials 

The six substances which were permitted to use in food related products are 

• Hexanedioic acid polymer with 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol, 
• 4-tert-butylbenzoic acid, Tricyclodecanedimethanol polymer withterephtalic acid and 1,6-hexandiol, 
• Fatty acids, C18-unsatd., dimmers, hydrogenated polymers with 1,4-butanediol, ethylene glycol, terephthalic acid and trimethylolpropane, block, 
• 1,6-Hexanedioic acid, polymer with (E)-2-butenedioic acid and tricyclodecanedimethanol, 
• Polymer of 1,4-butanediol, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol, 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid andm-phthalic acid, and 
• Polymer of butanediol-1,4, tricyclodecanedimethanol and dimethyl terephthalate. 

Manufacturers must label packaging containing any of the substances in accordance with the provisions set out in national standard GB 4806. If you need any help regarding China regulatory compliance work, please contact GPC via compliance@gpcregulatory.cn for help.