The outer packaging of health supplements must bear the "Blue Hat" logo-a dedicated mark for officially approved health supplements. Additionally, the approval number-such as "Guo Shi Jian Zhu" (National Health Food Registration) or "Shi Jian Bei" (Health Food Filing)-must be displayed beneath or beside the logo. Products lacking the Blue Hat logo are classified merely as ordinary food and cannot claim to offer health benefits.
Look for the "Blue Hat"
The sky-blue, hat-shaped icon serves as the "ID card" for health supplements. Always look for this logo when purchasing; without it, the product is not an officially approved health supplement.
Verify the approval number
A line containing the approval number must appear below the Blue Hat logo. The format falls into two categories:
Registration category: "Guo Shi Jian Zhu G/J + 4-digit year + 4-digit serial number" (e.g., Guo Shi Jian Zhu G20240001); the letter G denotes domestic products, while J denotes imported products.
Filing category: "Shi Jian Bei G/J + 4-digit year + 4-digit serial number" (e.g., Shi Jian Bei G20240001); the result of a streamlined process.
