China - Draft revision of standard GB 9865 for Food Contact Material Additives

​On July 3, 2025, a draft revision is released by the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment, of the mandatory national standard “Standard for the Use of Additives in Food Contact Materials and Articles” (GB 9865). 

​The draft revision updates Annex A, 13 high-risk or discontinued substances removed from the approved list​,  8 regenerated cellulose materials added. It also revises specific migration limits and metal migration thresholds, and introduces new safety requirements for colorants.​