HPAchina user On December 2, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released feedback regarding the public consultation for the draft versions of these two documents. A total of 49 emails were received, comprising 191 suggestions. Among these, 50 suggestions were fully adopted, 128 partially adopted, and 13 are pending further research and resolution. The Special Food … Read more
HPA-China Commentary: The article below is from “The Star” online newspaper in Malaysia. Regardless of the accuracy of the claims, it is a cautionary tale of being aware of what your KOL or Influencer in China is saying about your products to get them sold. To drive sales, some influencers streaming live will employee dubious … Read more
Shares of Sirio Pharma rose after the Chinese producer of nutritional health food said it plans to invest no more than USD40 million to build a factory in Thailand to refine its global supply chain and better avoid market risks. Sirio Pharma [SHE: 300791] jumped 4.5 percent to CNY28.15 (USD3.89) apiece as of lunch break … Read more
Sydney-based biotech All G has achieved a world-first in gaining access to the potentially lucrative Chinese market for its synthetic but bioidentical bovine lactoferrin, produced in bioreactors to replicate an immune-bolstering protein that exists in small doses in milk but is abundant in human breast milk. All G claims the regulatory approval breakthrough cements its position … Read more
On November 25, Prof. Slow announced the release of its new Sugar-Control Black Sesame Walnut Powder. Specifically designed for individuals managing blood sugar levels, the product includes nine low-glycemic black ingredients: black sesame, black rice, black beans, black quinoa, chia seeds, mulberries, tartary buckwheat, black oats, and black fungus. Notably, these nine components constitute more … Read more
At the 2024 Tmall Global Pharmaceutical & Health Industry Ecosystem Cooperation Conference held on November 21, Tmall Global reported a significant surge in its health sector during the Double 11 shopping festival. The total GMV and orders achieved double-digit year-over-year growth. Weight management products saw over 200% growth, with categories like calcium-magnesium-zinc supplements, vitamins, and … Read more
On November 22, Meihua Bio announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary in Singapore intends to acquire key assets from Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Kirin Holdings Company, Limited, for 10.5 billion yen (approximately 68.8 million USD). The acquisition includes food-grade amino acids, pharmaceutical-grade amino acids, and human milk oligosaccharides (HMO) businesses. Post-acquisition, Meihua … Read more
Korean Ginseng Corporation (KGC) recently announced the launch of a new beverage tailored for women’s health. This product features high-quality KGC red ginseng, complemented by saffron extract, dandelion concentrate, collagen peptides, and sodium hyaluronate. It offers a scientifically balanced formula for holistic nourishment of the body and mind. (Source: KGC Official WeChat) Sign Up to … Read more
On November 26, Sirio Pharma unveiled a new probiotic blend containing probiotics, prebiotics, and plant extracts. The innovative product’s study was published in the reputable journal Functional Foods in Health and Disease. The following formula was used in the study; A mixture of probiotics (including Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus, Lacticaseibacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium animalis, and Pediococcus … Read more
Feihe Aiben Beishuran recently introduced a new all-nutritional formula food for special medical purposes. It targets individuals with restricted food intake, digestive absorption disorders, or metabolic imbalances requiring nutritional supplementation, such as perioperative patients, the elderly, and individuals in recovery. The product features 100% whey protein for rapid absorption and muscle synthesis, along with unsaturated … Read more
