Chinese Food Contact Materials Regulations

Introduction to the latest Chinese FCM regulations and how to comply with them

What is considered a food contact material in China? This course will:

• introduce China's FCM regulatory (standard) system;
• talk about standards under revision;
• analyse drafted standards (for example those for ink and composite materials);
• demonstrate how to make an FCM comply with Chinese regulations;
• introduce the positive list (GB 9685, standard for the use of additives in FCMs and articles) and GB 4806.1-2016 (general safety requirements on FCM's and articles); and
• explain how to issue the declaration of compliance (DoC) document.

How to apply to China (NHC) and add a new food contact resin or additive onto a positive list (GB 9685). This course will:

• introduce the registration regulations and the authorities relating to them;
• introduce the registration process and timeline;
• look at the registration documents and clarify the key points;
• explain the test required for registration; and
• provide a summary of newly approved food contact substances.