To improve the standard of additives in food contact materials, adapt the changes of laws and regulations in China, meet the needs of the supervision authority and the market, and promote the safety of food contact materials.Methods Key technical problems were identified through public comments. Revision comments were combined according to industry investigation, regulation research and experts consultation. Results Standard title, terms and definitions, structure of appendix A, positive list of additives were proposed to be revised. Five key points, standard scope, SML(T), paper coating, dual function additives and phthalate were proposed for revision. Conclusion The revision suggestions of GB 9685-2008 was conformed to the principles of scientificity, practicability and coordination.