Laws of the People's Republic of China

Circular of the Standardization Administration of China on the Relevant Issues concerning the Implementation of the Two National Standards of GB317-2006 White Sugar, etc.

Guo Biao Wei Nong Qing [2006] No.71

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The national standards of GB317-2006 White Granulated Sugar andGB15108-2006 Crude Sugar have been issued on March 31, 2006, and shall be carried out as of October 1, 2006. And a circular is hereby given on the implementation of the two standards as follows:

1.

As of October 1, 2006, manufacturing enterprises shall strictly carry out the national standards of GB317-2006 White Granulated Sugar and GB15108-2006 Crude Sugar.

2.

Where the white granulated sugar and crude sugar produced before October 1, 2006 is within the quality guarantee period, shall be hereabout carried out in accordance with the national standards of GB317-1998 White Granulated Sugar and GB/T 15108-1994 Crude Sugar.

Standardization Administration of China

September 30, 2006