This standard is applicable to the labeling (including nutrition labeling) of prepackaged foods for special dietary supplies.
2 Terms and Definitions
For the purpose of this standard, the terms and definitions specified in GB 7718 and the following ones apply.
2.1 Foods for special dietary supplies
The foods specially processed or formulated to meet the special dietary demand under special physical or physiologic conditions and (or) disease and disorder. The content of the nutrient and (or) other nutritional ingredients in such foods is significantly different from that in comparable ordinary foods.
See Appendix A for the food categories covered by foods for special dietary supplies.
2.2 Nutrients
The substances which have specific physiological effect, be able to maintain the growth, development, activities, and reproduction of organism, and are necessary for normal metabolism, including protein, grease, carbohydrate, minerals and vitamin, etc.
2.3 Nutritional ingredients
