Updated on January 8, 2025
Under the revised Administrative Measure on Health Food Registration and Filing (CFDA Order No. 22) issued in 2020, manufacturers or sellers who plan to place health foods on the Chinese market shall apply for and obtain a health food registration certificate or filing certificate. For domestic health foods produced in China, the registration shall be conducted with the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), whereas, the filing shall be carried out with the Provincial Administration for Market Regulation. For imported health foods produced abroad, both the registration and filing shall be applied for with SAMR.
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Who Shall Register/File?
Manufacturers of health food in China
Domestic companies selling health food in China
Foreign manufacturers of health food
Foreign companies selling health food to China
Who Can Be The Applicant (The Certificate Owner) Of Registration/Filing?
Domestic Health Food | Registration | Manufacturers or other companies in China |
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Filing | Manufacturers of health food in China | |
Imported Health Food | Registration | Foreign manufacturers or other companies abroad |
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What Health Food (Dietary Supplement) Need To Be Registered/Filed
Manufacturers or companies in China can submit a health food registration/filing or appoint a local agent to do so. Foreign manufacturers or companies must appoint a local Chinese agent such as CIRS China to submit the health food registration/filing. The local agent should be knowledgeable and qualified to carry out the registration/filing.
There are two types of Chinese market access for health food: registration and filing:
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Filing |
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News Updates
According to the announcement regarding the Directory of Health Functions Available to Be Claimed by Health Food - Non-nutrition Supplements (2023 Version) and the supporting documents, products with registration certificates marked as “No expiry date and technical requirements” (hereinafter referred to as “dual-no” products) are required to complete the certificate renewal process in accordance with current laws and regulations within a 5-year transition period.
Our Services
CIRS China fulfills all the qualifications and requirements of being a local Chinese agent (registered capital, expertise, etc). We provide all the necessary services in one package to complete registration/filing at the most competitive price in the market.
Our services include:
Formula Compliance Review |
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Health Food Registration |
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Health Food Filing |
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Label Review |
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Further Information
Analysis on the Filing Status of Health Foods (Dietary Supplements) in China for 2024
Analysis on China Health Food (Dietary Supplement) Registration of 2024