China News Service, Beijing, February 22 (Reporter Liu Liang) The reporter learned from the State Administration for Market Regulation of China on the 22nd that since the release and implementation of the new national standard for infant formula food (hereinafter referred to as the new national standard), China's infant formula milk powder (hereinafter referred to as the new national standard) The work of registering product formulas according to the new national standard for infant milk powder) is progressing smoothly. As of now, a total of 1,127 formulas have been registered.
The new national standard for infant formula food was announced on February 22, 2021. According to relevant food safety regulations, all infant formula milk powder companies need to develop and adjust formulas according to the new national standard and re-register. For this purpose, the new national standard has set a two-year transition period. It will be officially implemented in 2023.
Data shows that a total of 1,127 registered formulas have been approved, including 926 domestic and 201 overseas. 441 formulas have not been registered or have not passed the review. The national infant milk powder market has a stable supply, good public opinion, and continuous quality and safety conditions. Stable, the pass rate of random inspections in the past three years has reached 99.9%.
After the infant formula milk powder is registered according to the new national standard, the product formula will be more scientific.
The company has increased investment in research and development in accordance with the requirements of the new national standards, absorbed the latest research results in infant nutrition at home and abroad to optimize formula design, fully considered the growth and development characteristics of infants and young children of different ages in China, and adjusted the composition and content of nutrients.
After infant milk powder is registered according to the new national standard, the labeling will be more standardized.
For example, the registration of the new national standard for infant formula prohibits any nutritional content claims for infant formula milk powder for infants aged 0 to 6 months, and prohibits claims for essential ingredients such as iron and zinc for infant formula milk powder for infants above 6 months of age.
At the same time, the new national standard also puts forward higher requirements for enterprises. Some enterprises with weak R&D capabilities or weak market competitiveness have voluntarily withdrawn from the infant milk powder industry. A total of about 20 enterprises at home and abroad have not submitted or canceled registration applications. The new national standard Registration plays a positive role in reshaping the industry landscape and promoting high-quality development.
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