Objective To compare the similarities and differences on the management of chewing gum base and its ingredients in order to give advice on how to strengthen the management.Methods The regulations on chewing gum base of Codex Alimentarius Commission,European Union,USA,Japan,France,Spain,Italy,Australia and China were collected and compared.Results Most of these regulations regulate chewing gum base by setting up a permitted list of ingredients.The deficiency of some specifications of purity and safety in China was found.Conclusion We suggested that the regulation and food safety standards on chewing gum base and its ingredients should be perfected considering both the foreign paradigm and situation of China.