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Suppliers of health foods in China must have licenses

 
  Suppliers of health foods in China must have licenses and have their products tested by the Chinese National Foods Hygiene Inspection Institute. The Ministry has defined health foods as "products that affect the functions of human organs but are not targeted at special ailments." Unlicensed health foods will be banned if they are not registered and tested by March, 1997. This system is intended to upgrade quality and standardize manufacturing of health foods.  
  Alternative & Complimentary Therapies, February 1997.  
 
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