Abstract：By analyzing the development history of food for special medical purposes (FSMP) in China, the current situation
and barriers of the industry were analyzed, and some exploratory suggestions were provided for reference to provide a certain basis
for relevant policy formulation and industrial development trend. The enterprise manufacturer should timely understand and accurately
interpret the policy, strengthen basic research, enhance innovation ability, meet the market demand with Chinese characteristics, pay
attention to the effect feedback to optimize product design. It is recommended to establish a system to monitor the effects of FSMPs
in clinical application as well as a hierarchical reporting system, so as to obtain real⁃world research data through the regulating system
for the clinical application of FSMP products, and to produce high⁃quality real⁃world evidence to improve the post⁃market quality
regulation system. The concept of FSMP among patients and their families should be promoted, to strengthen the publicity efforts,
expand the channels of publicity, and deepen the understanding of consumers on its clinical effects. With demand⁃oriented policies
and systems, the industry of FSMP that integrates various disciplines might provide new insights into the coordinated development
of industries, universities, research institutes and end⁃users. The industry of FSMP will have to form a model that integrates product
efficiency, patients′ satisfaction and enterprises′ profitability, and reduce the burden on individuals, families, medical institutions and
even the government.
周子琪，苟茂琼，胡 雯，饶志勇，石 磊，柳 园. 中国特殊医学用途配方食品行业现况及探索[J]. 肿瘤代谢与营养电子杂志, 2021, 8(4): 439-444.
Zhou Ziqi, Gou Maoqiong, Hu Wen, Rao Zhiyong, Shi Lei, Liu Yuan. Food for special medical purposes in China：status quo and future development. Electron J Metab Nutr Cancer, 2021, 8(4): 439-444.
