China Bans Production of Reconstituted Drinking Milk

China has banned the sale of reconstituted milk, which is made by mixing milk powder with water, China Daily reports. The decision is expected to protect consumer interests and support the local dairy industry. Only raw milk can now be used in the production of reconstituted milk. This means that such a product will meet higher quality standards, regulators emphasize. This rule is provided for by new national food safety standards that will come into force in China on September 19, 2025. A total of 50 new standards and nine amendments have been updated, they are also aimed at improving food safety in the country. Dry milk is not recommended for use in the production of dairy products not only in China, but also in the European Union, Japan and other countries - large consumers of dairy products, as well as at the level of international organizations - the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, remind experts from the ...