The official launch of the traceability code for health food products was announced on November 12 at the 2026 Special Food Conference held in Nanning, Guangxi. This marks the establishment of the first unified, full-chain traceability system for the health food category in China.
The National Food Inspection Center stated that this initiative aims to strengthen technical support for food safety. Following the implementation in the health food sector, the agency plans to accelerate the development of similar systems for infant formula and medical-use food products to create a comprehensive digital regulatory network.
The traceability code serves as a technical solution to address information asymmetry and issues like false advertising in the industry. By scanning the code, consumers can access product origin data, ingredient information, and verified scientific knowledge, while regulators gain a digital tool to enforce corporate safety responsibilities.
