Is it correct to prohibit drugs other than Chinese herbal medicines from being added to the diet?
Is wrong. According to the law, drugs may not be added to the food produced and operated, but substances that are traditionally both food and Chinese herbal medicines may be added. Therefore, it is wrong to prohibit drugs other than Chinese herbal medicines from being added to the diet. Traditionally, the list of substances that are both food and Chinese herbal medicines is formulated and published by the health administrative department of the State Council in conjunction with the food and drug supervision and administration department of the State Council. Reply of the General Office of the National Health and Family Planning Commission on Relevant Issues Concerning the Use of Chinese Herbal Medicines Other than Chinese Herbal Medicines in Catering Services (Guo Wei Ban Shi Han [2014] No.355): Articles listed in the List of Articles Available for Health Food that meet the requirements of Articles 7 and 8 of the Hygienic Management Measures for Prohibiting Food Dosing and articles that meet the requirements of relevant laws and regulations can be used for catering services, and catering service units shall ensure their food safety.