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Similar standardsGB 7718-2025: National food safety standard - General Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods---This is an excerpt. Full copy of true-PDF in English version (including equations, symbols, images, flow-chart, tables, and figures etc.), auto-downloaded/delivered in 9 seconds, can be purchased online: https://www.ChineseStandard.net/PDF.aspx/GB7718-2025 GB NATIONAL STANDARD OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA National food safety standard -- General Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods Issued on. MARCH 16, 2025 Implemented on. MARCH 16, 2027 Issued by. National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China; State Administration for Market Regulation. Table of ContentsForeword... 3 1 Scope... 4 2 Terms and definitions... 4 3 Basic requirements... 5 4 Labelling content of pre-packaged food provided directly to consumers... 5 5 Label information for pre-packaged foods not directly provided to consumers... 11 6 Special foods... 11 7 Food claims... 11 8 Imported foods... 11 9 Requirements for digital labels... 13 10 Exemption from labeling... 14 Annex A (informative) Labeling format of some label items in pre-packaged food labels ... 15 Annex B Labeling format of food additives in the ingredient list... 19 Annex C Calculation method of the maximum surface area of packaging or packaging container... 21 Annex D Labeling format of allergens in food labels... 221 ScopeThis Standard applies to the labels of pre-packaged foods provided directly to consumers and the labels of pre-packaged foods not provided directly to consumers. This Standard does not apply to food storage and transportation packaging labels that provide protection for food during storage and transportation, or the labels of bulk food and ready-to-eat food.2 Terms and definitions2.1 Pre-packaged foods Foods pre-packaged or made in packaging materials or containers. This includes foods that are pre-packaged or made in packaging materials or containers in a certain quantity and have a uniform mass, volume or length mark within a certain quantity limit. It also includes foods that are pre-packaged or made in packaging materials or containers and sold in a measured manner. 2.2 Food labels The text, graphics, symbols and all other explanatory materials on food packaging. 2.3 Digital labels Food labels displayed on food packaging using information technology such as QR codes. 2.4 Ingredients Any substance used in the manufacture or processing of food and present in food (including in a modified form), including food additives (including food nutrient fortifiers). 2.5 Production date (manufacturing date) The date when the food becomes the final product, including the packaging or filling date. 2.6 Shelf life The period during which prepackaged food maintains its quality under the storage conditions specified on the food label. 2.7 Specifications When the same pre-packaged food contains multiple pre-packaged foods with a predetermined quantity, the relationship between the net content and the number of items contained shall be stated.3 Basic requirements3.1 It shall comply with laws, regulations and relevant food safety standards. 3.2 It shall be clear, eye-catching and durable, so that consumers can easily identify and read it when purchasing. Food labels shall not be separated from food or its packaging or container. 3.3 Labels shall be easy to understand and have scientific basis. They shall not contain content that violates scientific common sense, violates public order and good customs, denigrates other foods, or is superstitious. 3.4 It shall be true and accurate. It is forbidden to use false, exaggerated or other deceptive words, graphics, symbols, etc. to introduce food. It is also forbidden to use font size, color difference, layout design, etc. to mislead consumers into confusing food or a certain property of food with another product.4 Labelling content of pre-packaged food provided directly toconsumers 4.1 General requirements The labeling information of pre-packaged foods produced, processed and sold domestically shall include the food name, ingredient list, nutrition label, net content and specifications (except for those sold by measurement), name, address and contact information of the producer and/or operator, production date and shelf life expiration date, storage conditions, food production license number, product standard code, allergen warning and other information required to be indicated by laws, regulations and national food safety standards, except for the information exempted from food product labeling in laws, regulations and national food safety standards. 4.2 Food name 4.2.1 The name reflecting the true attributes of the food shall be marked in a prominent position on the food label. Attribute name refers to a special name that can reflect the inherent characteristics of the food itself that does not need to be explained or has been explained, including descriptions of one or more food-specific characteristics such as food or ingredient characteristics, process characteristics, food category, etc. 4.3 Ingredients 4.3.1 The label of prepackaged food (including single-ingredient food) shall indicate the ingredient list. The ingredient list shall indicate the guide words. The various ingredients in the ingredient list shall be named in accordance with the requirements of 4.2.Food additives shall be named in accordance with the requirements of 4.3.4.The ingredients listed in A.4 of Annex A may be indicated by their specific names or by the classification method in Table A.1, unless otherwise specified by national standards, industry standards or local standards. 4.3.2 Various ingredients shall be listed in descending order according to the amount (by mass) added during the manufacture or processing of food. Ingredients added in an amount not exceeding 2% may not be listed in descending order. Ingredients that have been volatilized or removed during processing may not be indicated in the ingredient list. 4.3.3 If an ingredient directly added to food is a composite ingredient made of two or more other ingredients or raw materials (excluding composite food additives), the name of the composite ingredient shall be indicated in the ingredient list. The original ingredients of the composite ingredient shall then be indicated in brackets according to the requirements of 4.3.2 4.3.4 Food additives shall be labeled with their common names in GB 2760, GB 14880 or the announcements of the health administrative departments of the State Council and the national food safety standards. The name of a food additive does not include its preparation method. If there are other provisions in the national food safety standards or announcements issued by the administrative departments of the State Council, they shall prevail. Food additives that can be used as food additives or food nutrition fortifiers and other ingredients shall be labeled according to their role in the final product. 4.3.5 Edible substances made from food and having certain packaging functions shall be indicated in the ingredient list, unless otherwise specified in national standards, industry standards, local standards or other laws and regulations. 4.3.6 For bacteria directly added during the production process, if they have not been inactivated or removed, the specific name of the added bacteria shall be indicated. The corresponding strain number and strain content may be indicated at the same time. If the above bacteria play a fermentation role in food, they can also be classified and labeled as "fermentation bacteria" or "microbial fermentation agent". If the above bacteria are inactivated or removed by filtering or other methods, they do not need to be labeled. 4.4 Ingredient emphasis and quantitative labeling 4.4.1 If the food label specifically emphasizes the addition or inclusion of one or more ingredients or components, the amount of the ingredient or component added or the content in the finished product shall be indicated in the ingredient list or in additional text. See A.5 for the labeling format. 4.4.2 When the food label specifically emphasizes that the content of one or more ingredients or components is low or absent, the content of the emphasized ingredients or components in the finished product shall be indicated. 4.5 Net content and specifications The net content shall be indicated on the same display panel of the packaging or container as the food name. 4.6 Name, address and contact information of the producer and operator The name, address and contact information of the producer and operator shall be marked in accordance with laws, regulations and the requirements of the food safety supervision and management department of the State Council. 4.7 Date labeling 4.8 Storage conditions The storage conditions shall be indicated on the label of prepackaged food. See A.3 for the labeling format. 4.9 Food production license number The food production license number shall be marked in accordance with relevant regulations. 4.10 Product standard code Prepackaged foods produced and sold domestically shall be labeled with the standard code and serial number implemented by the product. 4.11 Product quality level If the food standard has clearly specified the quality grade, the quality grade shall be indicated; otherwise, the quality grade shall not be indicated. 4.12 Allergenic substances 4.13 Nutrition labelling The scope and method of nutrition labeling shall be in accordance with GB 28050 or GB 13432. 4.14 Warnings Where laws, regulations, food safety standards or announcements issued by relevant State Council departments have provisions on warning labels for food, food ingredients or components, warning labels shall be displayed in accordance with the relevant provisions. 4.15 Irradiated food5 Label information for pre-packaged foods not directly provided to consumersThe labels of pre-packaged foods not directly provided to consumers shall indicate the food name, net content and specifications (except for those sold by measurement), production date, shelf life expiration date and storage conditions in accordance with the relevant requirements of Chapter 4.6 Special foodsIf the relevant departments of the State Council have other regulations on the labeling of special foods, they shall prevail.7 Food claimsFood claims shall be able to truthfully and accurately describe the characteristics, properties and features of food, food ingredients or components. If there are clear provisions in Chinese laws, regulations, food safety standards and relevant departments of the State Council, they shall be followed.8 Imported foods8.1 General requirements 8.1.1 All visible information on the labels of imported pre-packaged foods (including information in foreign languages or traditional Chinese characters, information in Chinese labels and other explanatory materials) must comply with the laws, regulations and food safety standards of China. 8.1.2 The labels of imported pre-packaged foods must be printed or affixed with Chinese labels. The Chinese labels of imported pre-packaged foods shall indicate the mandatory labeling content required by this Standard, and other laws, regulations, as well as food safety standards. There shall be a one-to-one correspondence between the Chinese and foreign languages of the mandatory labeling content. The content expressed in other foreign languages or traditional Chinese characters visible on the label shall correspond to the standardized Chinese characters (except for trademarks, the producer and address of imported food, the name and address of foreign operators, and website addresses). 8.2 Ingredients The contents of the foreign-language ingredient list of imported pre-packaged foods shall all have corresponding contents in the Chinese ingredient list. Ingredients in foods that are not indicated in the foreign-language ingredient list but shall be indicated according to Chinese laws, regulations and standards shall also be indicated in the Chinese ingredient list. 8.3 Name, address and contact information of the producer and operator Imported pre-packaged foods shall indicate the name, address and contact information of the importer/agent, as well as the registration number of the overseas manufacturer in China or the registration number approved by the competent authorities of the country or region where the manufacturer is located.9 Requirements for digital labels9.1 Food producers are encouraged to display food label information through digital labels while pre-packaged food labels comply with the requirements of this Standard. 9.2 The content displayed on the digital label shall comply with the provisions of laws, regulations and national food safety standards, and shall be consistent with the food label information displayed on the food packaging. 9.3 When using digital labels, digital means that comply with national standards shall be used to provide digital labels. The identity of the digital label shall be clearly indicated by "digital label" or similar words near the digital label. 9.4 Digital labels shall be provided in an easily accessible form. Compatibility with multiple identification methods is encouraged. The content of the digital label shall be directly displayed on the first-level page after reading and shall not contain any interfering elements that affect normal reading. 9.5 The content of digital labels shall be clear, eye-catching, easy to read, and must not be tampered with. Food producers can provide digital labels according to the needs of specific consumer groups, such as providing food information through video, voice recognition, etc. on the basis of text labels. 9.6 The items that shall be marked on pre-packaged food are marked with digital labels. The label information marked on the pre-packaged food packaging can be simplified in accordance with relevant regulations. 9.7 Where there are clear provisions in Chinese laws, regulations, food safety standards and relevant departments of the State Council, such provisions shall be followed. ......Source: Above contents are excerpted from the full-copy PDF -- translated/reviewed by: www.ChineseStandard.net / Wayne Zheng et al. Tips & Frequently Asked Questions:Question 1: How long will the true-PDF of English version of GB 7718-2025 be delivered?Answer: The full copy PDF of English version of GB 7718-2025 can be downloaded in 9 seconds, and it will also be emailed to you in 9 seconds (double mechanisms to ensure the delivery reliably), with PDF-invoice.Question 2: Can I share the purchased PDF of GB 7718-2025_English with my colleagues?Answer: Yes. 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