China Update Food-Contact Standards Silicone Rubber & Coatings GB 4806.16-2025

China Updates Food-Contact Standards: Silicone Rubber & Coatings

On September 25, 2025, China’s National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly released Announcement No. 6 of 2025, establishing 32 new national food-safety standards and issuing two amendments. Among the most notable new standards for the packaging industry are GB 4806.16-2025 (Silicone Rubber Materials and Articles for Food Contact)…