On June 1, 2026, China notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) under reference number G/TBT/N/CHN/447/Add.3 of an amendment to its mandatory “National Standard for Restricting Excessive Packaging for Foods and Cosmetics (GB23350-2021)”. The amendment defines new requirements for what China considers excessive packaging for canned food, convenience food, and drip coffee products. The notification was submitted by China and published in a July 9, 2026, Attaché Report (GAIN) by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. The report advises potentially affected stakeholders to review the regulations to assess any market or regulatory impact on their business.
The Office of Agricultural Affairs in Beijing is listed as the contact point.