China CFDA Drafts the Naming Principles of Food for Special Medical Purpose (FSMP) (Trial)

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Forbidden Chinese words

Examples

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Words that are false, exaggerated, violating the principles of science or absolute

“ 金装 ”(gold), “ 超级 ”(super), “ 升级 ”(upgrade), “ 特级 ”(special grade), “ 顶级 ”(top level), “ 极致 (extreme)”, “ 超凡 ” (extraordinary), “ 博士 ”(doctor), “ 冠军 ”(champion), “ 天才 ”(genius), “ 特效 ” (special effect), “ 全效 ” (full effect), “ 全面 ” (comprehensive), etc.

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Words that involving disease prevention or remission or treatment;

“降糖 ”(hypoglycemic effect) , “ 减肥 ”(fat loss), “ 减重 ”(weight loss), “ 治疗 ”(treatment), “ 消炎 ”(anti inflammation), etc.

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Express and imply with the function of improving intelligence, strengthening resistance or immunity, protecting intestine, etc.

“ 益智 ”(intelligence benefit), “ 益生菌 ”(probiotic), “ 易消化 ”(digestible),“ 保护肠道 ”(product intestine),“ 增强免疫力 ”(strengthen immunity),“ 强体 ”(building body),“ 强身 ”(building body), etc.

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Vulgar or words with feudal superstition

“ 名门贵族 ”(famous aristocracy), etc.

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Other misleading words

Mislead consumers by using homophonic words or similar characters

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Categories

Format of common name

Examples

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Infant Formula Foods for Special Medical Purpose

特殊医学用途婴儿配方食品 + （产品类别名称）

(Infant Formula Foods for Special Medical Purpose + (product category))

特殊医学用途婴儿配方食品（无乳糖配方）

(Infant Formula Foods for Special Medical Purpose (No Lactose formula))

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Full Nutritional Formula Food

特殊医学用途全营养配方食品

(Full Nutritional Formula Food for Special Medical purpose)

特殊医学用途全营养配方食品

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Specific Full Nutritional Formula Food

特殊医学用途配方食品 + （产品类别名称）

(FSMP+ (product category))

特殊医学用途配方食品（肥胖手术全营养配方）

(FSMP (Full nutritional formula for obesity surgery))

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Part Nutritional Formula Food

特殊医学用途非全营养配方食品 + （产品类别名称）

(Part Nutritional Formula Food for Special Medical purpose + (product category))

特殊医学用途非全营养配方食品（碳水化合物组件）

(Part Nutritional Formula Food for Special Medical purpose (Carbohydrate components))