GB 9685-2016 is one of the general standards under China's food contact materials (FCM) regulatory system, which ensures the standardized use of additives in the production of food contact materials and articles. The last amendments were made on March 16, 2025, by the No.1 Amendment Sheet, focusing on the updates to Annex A, B, and D of GB 9685-2016.

On July 3, 2025, the China National Center of Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) opened a consultation on the draft amendments to the GB 9685-2016. This draft revision amends the application scope of this standard, definitions of certain terms, principles for the use of additives in food contact materials and articles, and crucial requirements in Annexes A, B, C, D, E. Once officially adopted, the 2016 version is expected to be replaced.