Q: What does China's food safety standard cover?

A: The content of the national food safety standard includes eight parts:

(1) The limits of pathogenic microorganisms, pesticide residues, veterinary drug residues, biotoxins, heavy metals and other contaminants in foods, food additives and food-related products, and other substances harmful to human health;

(2) Variety, scope of use and dosage of food additives;

(3) Nutritional composition requirements of main and auxiliary foods for infant and young children and other specific population;

(4) Requirements for labels, signs and instructions related to food safety requirements such as hygiene and nutrition;

(5) Hygiene requirements for food production and operation;

(6) Quality requirements related to food safety;

(7) Food inspection methods and procedures related to food safety;

(8) Other contents that need to be formulated as food safety standards.

Source: FAQs on National Food Safety Standards

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