On December 25th, the State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) held a press conference to announce new rules for the examination of infant formula milk powder production licenses. These updated regulations have been labeled by the media as the most stringent production access system in the history of the dairy industry. The new guidelines emphasize strict oversight, similar to the regulation of pharmaceuticals, ensuring that infant formula is produced under the highest quality standards.
The press conference outlined nine key rules known as the “Nine Major Military Regulations.†These rules require infant formula manufacturers to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and implement strict control over raw milk sources. This marks the beginning of an era where infant formula will be managed with the same level of scrutiny as pharmaceutical products. All companies must complete necessary improvements by May 31 of next year, or face suspension from operations.
Among the new rules, Article 8 places significant emphasis on testing and laboratory capabilities. Companies are now required to conduct batch-by-batch factory testing, with inspection reports retained for three years. In addition, samples must be kept until the product's expiration date, allowing for traceability back to the corresponding inspection report. Annual full project testing is also mandatory to ensure the company’s analytical capabilities meet regulatory standards.
Currently, all domestic infant formula producers use at least nitrogen flushing, with many using a mix of CO2 and N2. This is due to the high protein content in milk powder, which makes it highly sensitive to oxygen and moisture. Controlling residual oxygen levels in packaging is critical to maintaining product quality and shelf life. German manufacturer WITT offers online residual oxygen monitoring systems and sampling analyzers, which are essential tools for infant formula companies. These devices provide dual protection—monitoring before sealing and testing after packaging—to ensure consistent quality.
The requirement to retain product samples until their expiration date increases the pressure on manufacturers. With a typical shelf life of two years, companies must not only maintain product integrity but also ensure that sample testing does not compromise the packaging. The US PTI Packaging Integrity Tester helps achieve this goal, offering non-destructive leak detection with accuracy up to 10 microns. It complies with ASTM 2338-09 standards and allows for repeated testing without damaging the package.
Shanghai Zhonglin Electromechanical Equipment Co., Ltd. provides advanced solutions for infant formula manufacturers, including the VeriPac325 Packaging Integrity Seal Tester and the VeriPac 325/D Non-Destructive Micro Leak Tester. These tools are ideal for detecting micro-leaks in milk powder packaging and offer faster, more accurate results than traditional methods like water bath tests.
In terms of residual oxygen monitoring, Shanghai Zhonglin offers several models, including the Oxybaby6.0 portable oxygen meter, the PA7.0 online residual oxygen meter, and the high-end MAPY4.0 multi-functional device. These instruments are widely used in production lines, warehouses, and laboratories, offering fast, accurate measurements and real-time data analysis.
As quality requirements continue to rise, Shanghai Zhonglin remains committed to providing reliable, high-quality equipment to support the infant formula industry. For more information or to take advantage of special offers on the MAPY4.0, contact us at 021-61699314 or visit our website.
For more related reading:
- Milk Powder Packaging Worms: A Problem of Poor Sealing
- The Three Important Significances of Residual Oxygen Detection in Nitrogen-Packed Milk Powder
- Residual Oxygen Detection in Milk Powder: A Long-Term Battle
Source: Shanghai Zhonglin Electromechanical Equipment Co., Ltd.
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