Asia’s Essential Resource for Food Service Compliance & Regulation
Simplify China & Singapore Food Laws on Allergens, Nutrition, Labeling & More.
Staying compliant with China and Singapore food safety regulations is essential for food service operators. Providing accurate food information—from allergen labeling to nutritional content and GB 7718 compliant labeling—is key to meeting your legal requirements and building customer trust.
Expert Guidance from Regulatory Specialists
Developed by experienced regulatory professionals, this resource simplifies complex China and Singapore food laws, helping you apply them in daily operations, maintain compliance, and avoid enforcement issues.
China & Singapore Food Regulations Overview
Key legislation and standards governing food safety, labeling, additives, and imports in China and Singapore. These frameworks ensure high levels of consumer protection and consistent compliance for businesses operating in Asia.
Updated 2021
Effective 30 Jan 2026
Food Regulations (Singapore)
Subsidiary legislation specifying detailed rules on additives, labeling, composition, and health claims. Provides ingredient lists, permitted additives, and mandatory labeling requirements for all prepackaged foods.
2015 (Amended 2021)
Effective 1 Dec 2025
Food Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China
China’s central food law governs production, distribution, and labeling. It establishes the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) as the main enforcement body and sets out stringent standards for food safety, traceability, and recall management.
2011 (Revised)
GB 7718-2011: General Standard for the Labelling of Prepackaged Foods
The core Chinese food labeling regulation specifying mandatory information for prepackaged foods: product name, ingredient list, allergen labeling, net content, manufacturer details, and date marking. Compliance is required for both domestic and imported foods.
1973 (Revised 2002)
Sale of Food Act (Singapore)
Singapore’s primary food law, enforced by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), regulates food safety, labeling, and advertising. It prohibits the sale of food that is unsafe, misbranded, or falsely described.