The Ministry of Health (MOH) of the People's Republic of China published, on its website on March 30, 2011, the Management Rules for the Administrative Approval of New Varieties of Food Related Products (the Rules). The Rules govern the approval of new food packaging materials, expanded uses of currently approved additives and food packaging materials, new disinfectants and detergents for food use, and substances used in tools and equipment intended for direct food contact. The Rules, which became effective June 1, 2011, finalized draft Rules published by MOH in May 2009.