GB10648-2013
Feed label
饲料标签
GB 10648-2013 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Feed label. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a labeling & classification focus and has an implementation date of Jul 1, 2014.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard specifies the basic principles, content, and requirements for labeling feed, feed additives, and feed materials (including imported products) in China. It is mandatory for all commercial feed products. It does not apply to edible raw grains, medical feed additives (as per the 2021 amendment), and feed self-prepared by farmers.
Technical requirements
The standard mandates that all label information must be truthful, scientific, and accurate. Labels must not claim to prevent or treat animal diseases, except for specific permitted anticoccidial or traditional Chinese medicine drugs. Key requirements include using common names consistent with official catalogs, declaring guaranteed analysis values (e.g., crude protein, crude fiber, moisture) according to product categories, and listing raw material compositions. Products must clearly state their net content, production date, and shelf life. For imported products, the Chinese label must match the production date and shelf life indicated on the original label. Special labeling rules apply to animal-derived feed, which must state the source animal and include a warning not to feed to ruminants. Products containing permitted drugs must prominently display this fact, along with active ingredient content, withdrawal periods, and precautions. Labels must also include the administrative license number, manufacturer details, storage conditions, and usage instructions. Labels must not be separated from the packaging or obscured, ensuring full visibility without opening the package.
Testing methods
The standard references analytical methods to verify the guaranteed analysis values. It specifies that product composition values must conform to the product's executive standard. The standard outlines the required parameters for different categories (e.g., complete feed, premix, enzymes) but refers to the respective product standards for the specific testing procedures and limits. Units of measurement are defined in an informative annex, covering percentages for macro-nutrients and specific mass/volume units (e.g., U/kg for enzymes, CFU/g for microbials).
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 10648-2013?
GB 10648-2013 applies to commercial feed, feed additives, and feed materials, including imported products. It excludes edible raw grains and feed self-mixed by farmers.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 10648-2013?
Yes, a mandatory amendment (No. 1) was implemented on January 1, 2021. It removed the term "medical feed additives" and updated labeling requirements for products containing permitted anticoccidial and traditional Chinese medicine drugs.
What are the specific labeling requirements for imported feed products under this standard?
Imported products must have a Chinese label. The production date and shelf life on the Chinese label must exactly match those on the original label. They must also state the country of origin and the name of the registered domestic sales agency.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 10648-2013. To ensure complete compliance for your feed products entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 10648-2013 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and labeling requirements.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Foundational
- CCS
- B46
- ICS
- 65.120
- Competent department
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Relationships
Replaces:GB 10648-1999