National Food Safety Standard - General Rules for Labelling of Prepackaged Foods (GB7718—2025).

This National Food Safety Standard - General Rules for Labelling of Prepackaged Foods (GB7718—2025) is issued by China's National Health Commission and State Administration for Market Regulation in accordance with the Food Safety Law. It is a mandatory standard. It supersedes the National Food Safety Standard - General Rules for Labelling of Prepackaged Foods (GB7718-2011 ). Key changes include expanded definitions, such as for prepackaged food and digital labels, and revised requirements for ingredient lists, production dates, shelf life, and allergen information. The Standard mandates clear, accurate, and non-misleading labels that comply with legal and scientific norms. It introduces new labeling requirements for imported foods and digital labels, and specifies conditions for exemptions.