Professional Food Regulatory Compliance Services

Empowering Overseas Brands to Enter the Chinese Market with Confidence

With nearly 20 years of deep expertise in food regulatory compliance, Reg-Compliance specializes in delivering comprehensive, end-to-end China compliance solutions for overseas food brands. We focus on the core compliance pillars for prepackaged foods—formulation and labeling, providing in-depth interpretation and practical application of China’s food laws, regulations, and national standards.

To date, we have successfully supported 1,000+ imported food compliance cases, covering a wide range of product categories. From upstream compliance control at the product formulation and sourcing stage to accurate label localization and implementation, we help overseas brands mitigate regulatory risks at every step—ensuring smooth market entry, lawful circulation, and long-term compliance in China.

Regulatory Framework We Rely On

China’s food regulatory system is highly structured and strictly enforced. To enter the Chinese market, overseas food products must fully comply with national laws, administrative regulations, and mandatory national standards. Our services are delivered in strict alignment with the latest regulatory requirements, including but not limited to:

• Food Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China and its Implementing Regulations
• Administrative Measures on the Safety of Imported and Exported Food
• Regulations on the Registration and Administration of Overseas Food Manufacturers Importing into China
• GB 2760 – Standards for Uses of Food Additives
• GB 14880 – Standards for Uses of Nutritional Fortification Substances
• GB 7718 – General Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods
• GB 28050 – General Rules for Nutrition Labeling of Prepackaged Foods
• GB 13432 – Labeling of Prepackaged Foods for Special Dietary Uses
• Approved announcements for New Food Ingredients, along with relevant national and industry standards
• Official replies, notices, and supplementary regulatory requirements issued by Chinese authorities

Core Compliance Services

Prepackaged Food Formulation Compliance Review

Formulation compliance is the critical gatekeeper for overseas food products entering China. Whether a product can be approved for import is largely determined at this stage. We provide a full-process formulation compliance review and optimization service, addressing risks at the source:

• Accurate Product Classification

  Based on ingredient composition, processing technology, and intended use, we determine the correct product category under Chinese regulations and identify applicable regulatory pathways.

• Applicable Standards Mapping

  We identify and apply the relevant national food safety standards and industry standards corresponding to the product classification, establishing a clear regulatory basis for review

• Comprehensive Ingredient Assessment

  Each ingredient is systematically reviewed for compliance, with particular focus on:

  • Permitted scope and maximum use levels of food additives and nutritional fortification substances under GB 2760 and GB 14880
  • Compliance of new food ingredients with approved announcements and conditions of use
  • Ingredient attributes, legal status, usage levels, and technical justification

• Actionable Compliance Recommendations

  4.Based on review findings and professional assessment, we provide practical formulation optimization strategies, execution standard recommendations, and implementable adjustment solutions—ensuring full alignment with Chinese regulatory requirements.

Prepackaged Food Label Compliance Review

Food labels are the primary carrier of regulatory information and a key focus of market supervision and consumer scrutiny in China. Overseas labels must be carefully localized to meet Chinese national standards. We provide full-element label compliance review and revision guidance to eliminate risks such as mislabeling, omissions, or non-standard expressions:

• Pre-verification of Formulation

  Label review begins only after formulation compliance is confirmed, ensuring complete consistency between the approved

• Systematic Review of Mandatory Elements

  In accordance with GB 7718, GB 28050, and related standards, we conduct a detailed review of all required label elements, including: product name, ingredient list, net content, production date, shelf life, storage conditions, country of origin, importer information, and more.

• Localization and Standardization Guidance

  3.We address common localization challenges faced by overseas brands, such as:

  • Standardized Chinese naming of ingredients
  • Proper construction of nutrition facts panels
  • Special labeling requirements for foods for special dietary uses

• Clear and Implementable Revision Advice

  4.We provide detailed, actionable label revision recommendations, ensuring the final label fully complies with Chinese regulations and does not delay customs clearance or market circulation.

Our Core Strengths

Senior Regulatory Expertise

Our team brings nearly two decades of hands-on experience in food regulatory compliance, with a deep understanding of China’s imported food regulatory framework and enforcement practices. We accurately identify regulatory bottlenecks and risk points to deliver high-quality, reliable compliance solutions.

1,000+ Practical Cases, Risk-Focused Execution

Having successfully handled over 1,000 imported food compliance cases, we are highly familiar with regulatory expectations across customs clearance, market supervision, and post-market compliance—allowing us to proactively prevent regulatory risks from an operational perspective.

End-to-End, Source-Level Compliance Control

We engage early in the overseas brand’s China expansion journey—starting from formulation design and ingredient sourcing—to provide front-loaded compliance guidance, helping brands avoid costly rework and delays later in the process.

Responsive and Efficient Service Delivery

We offer fast response times and efficient coordination tailored to overseas clients, promptly addressing compliance questions and ensuring regulatory reviews progress smoothly—supporting faster and more predictable market entry into China.

Our Value to Overseas Brands

As a trusted regulatory partner for overseas food brands entering China, Horizon Regulatory goes beyond formulation and labeling reviews. Leveraging our deep understanding of China’s food regulatory landscape, we provide practical, localized, end-to-end compliance support.

We translate complex regulations into clear, actionable guidance, significantly reducing the compliance learning curve for overseas companies. Our goal is to make China market entry simpler, faster, and more secure, enabling overseas food brands to expand into China with confidence and peace of mind.