1 Identity

China Blue Hat (保健食品)

China State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR)
High — rigorous pre-market review with functional testingL050
Certification · Est. 1996 · Beijing, China
Clinical pearl for practitioners
China's mandatory pre-market registration for health foods. One of the world's strictest supplement approval systems.
Consumer action: Verify at https://www.samr.gov.cn.
RED FLAGS
⚑ Claims without official China Blue Hat (保健食品) verification
2 How to verify
1
Find the official mark
Look for the China Blue Hat (保健食品) logo on packaging.
2
Verify online
Confirm at https://www.samr.gov.cn.
3
Understand scope
The Blue Hat mark means a supplement passed China's rigorous pre-market review. It is one of the strictest supplement approval processes globally.
3 How to spot it — genuine vs fake
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Always confirm the mark with the issuing body
The authoritative check is on China State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR)'s official register, which shows the genuine mark and lists certified products.
GENUINE — look for
✓ Blue hat-shaped logo on packaging [1]
✓ Registration number (国食健字) [1]
✓ Product in SAMR database [1]
FAKE — warning signs
✕ Products sold as health foods without Blue Hat [1]
✕ Counterfeit Blue Hat marks [1]
✕ 'Health food' claims without registration [1]
Unverified claims
A product claims China Blue Hat status without appearing in the official database. Always verify.
The China Blue Hat (保健食品) mark is a trademark of China State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and is referenced here for identification only. Confirm authenticity on the issuing body's official register.
4 Expert guidance
Clinical relevance of China Blue Hat (保健食品)
China's mandatory pre-market registration for health foods. One of the world's strictest supplement approval systems.
About China Blue Hat (保健食品)
The Blue Hat mark means a supplement passed China's rigorous pre-market review. It is one of the strictest supplement approval processes globally.
What is China Blue Hat (保健食品)?
The Blue Hat mark means a supplement passed China's rigorous pre-market review. It is one of the strictest supplement approval processes globally.
5 Overview
The Blue Hat (蓝帽子) mark is China's mandatory registration symbol for health foods (保健食品/baojian shipin). Products must undergo rigorous pre-market review including safety evaluation, functional testing, and clinical trials for certain health claims. China has one of the most stringent pre-market supplement regulatory systems globally [1].

Governance

Managed by China State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR).
6 What it tests
Pre-market safety evaluation [1]
Functional testing for claimed health benefits [1]
Clinical trials required for certain claims [1]
Manufacturing facility GMP audit [1]

Does NOT test

Does NOT apply to regular food supplements (only health foods) [1]
Requirements vary by claim category [1]
7 Methodology
Audit, review, and/or testing process per program standards.
8 Comparison
vs TGA Listed (AUST L)
Same: Related certification programs
Different: Both require pre-market review; China Blue Hat requires functional testing/clinical trials for some claims [1]
→ Check both for comprehensive assurance.
9 Regulatory recognition
See overview for regulatory context.
10 Connected ingredients
0 related ingredients in the database · plus broader categories.
All supplement categories — specific to Chinese market
11 References
[1]State Administration for Market Regulation. Health Food Registration and Filing. samr.gov.cn. Accessed May 2026. www.samr.gov.cn
12 Cite this page
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Pkhakadze G. China Blue Hat (保健食品) [L050]. PHIG; 2026.
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13 Related labels
TGA Listed (AUST L)MFDS Registered (South Korea)Health Canada NPN
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Reviewed by Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD
Editor-in-Chief, GMJ · Chair, PHIG
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