China: National Food Safety Standard Edible Starch Finalized
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On March 27, 2025, China’s National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly released the National Food Safety Standard Edible Starch (GB 31637-2025). The updated final standard applies to edible starch products produced and sold in China, and it will enter into force on March 16, 2026. China notified the draft standard to the WTO on March 8, 2021. This report provides unofficial translation of the final standard. Stakeholders should conduct their own review of the regulation.