Group 1 - The release of the draft for the national standard on elderly nutritional supplements marks the imminent establishment of the first national standard for this demographic in China, which is expected to drive product innovation and market standardization [1][4] - The draft specifies the definition of elderly nutritional supplements, which must be based on dairy, soy, or their derivatives, and include essential vitamins and minerals tailored to the nutritional needs of the elderly [2][3] - The draft outlines mandatory and optional nutritional components, including 10 essential nutrients such as vitamins A, D, B1, B2, B12, folic acid, vitamin C, calcium, iron, and zinc, with specific content requirements to address common deficiencies in the elderly [2][3] Group 2 - The draft aims to enhance food safety by standardizing nutritional content, production processes, and safety indicators, thereby raising industry technical standards and ensuring the quality of products [2][3] - The introduction of this standard is seen as a critical institutional arrangement to address the aging population in China and improve the nutritional health of the elderly, which aligns with national health policies [4] - Companies like Beijing Dongfanghong Aerospace Biotechnology Co., Ltd. are focusing on personalized nutrition solutions for the elderly, leveraging the new standard to enhance market compliance and drive innovation in the sector [5][6]
东方红航天生物:首个老年营养补充食品国标将发布,为银发族“量身定制”营养方案
Zhong Guo Chan Ye Jing Ji Xin Xi Wang·2025-08-12 08:46