1. Removed the requirements for font height, the producer information for domestically produced food, the net content, and the labeling requirements for multi-layer and combination packaging. The relevant content is proposed to be separately regulated by the SAMR;

2. Deleted the definitions of attribute names, use-by date and food claims, as well as the specific requirements for food claims in Appendix E;

3. The labelling requirements for the production date have been modified. For pre-packaged foods with a shelf life of more than one year and a maximum surface area of the packaging not exceeding 20 cm², just indicate the shelf life and the expiration date, and there is no need to indicate the production date.

The detailed modification content is provided in the standard text.

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/CHN/24_04512_00_x.pdf

This addendum concerns a:

[ ] Modification of final date for comments

[ ] Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation

[X] Modification of content and/or scope of previously notified draft regulation

[ ] Withdrawal of proposed regulation

[ ] Change in proposed date of adoption, publication or date of entry into force

[ ] Other:

Comment period: (If the addendum extends the scope of the previously notified measure in terms of products and/or potentially affected Members, a new deadline for receipt of comments should be provided, normally of at least 60 calendar days. Under other circumstances, such as extension of originally announced final date for comments, the comment period provided in the addendum may vary.)

[ ] Sixty days from the date of circulation of the addendum to the notification and/or (dd/mm/yy): 16 August 2024

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WTO/SPS National Notification and Enquiry Center of the People's Republic of China

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WTO/SPS National Notification and Enquiry Center of the People's Republic of China

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E-mail: sps@customs.gov.cn