HPAchina user On October 10, Consumer Report highlighted the emergence of a large number of “Nutrilite (Hong Kong)” products on live-streaming platforms, with prices ranging from tens to hundreds of yuan. Upon investigation, it was found that these products share a common feature — they are produced or (co-)supervised by companies with the Nutrilite name, but neither … Read more
State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) using the keywords “lutein” and “marigold, as of now, has a total of 156 health products using lutein as a raw material have been approved for registration, including one imported product. In 2024 (as of October 10), seven new lutein-based health products have been registered and approved.(Source: SHUZHENG CONSULTING) … Read more
The market capacity of the nutrition and health sector is continuously growing. As of the close on September 30, 2024, SHUZHENG CONSULTING ranked the market values of 68 listed nutrition and health companies. Among them, 59 companies are listed on the A-shares, with a total market value of RMB 1.501153 trillion, and 9 companies are … Read more
On October 11, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued an announcement soliciting public comments on the Health Food Filing Product Dosage Forms and Technical Requirements (2024 Draft for Public Comment) and the Health Food Filing Product Permitted Excipients and Their Usage Regulations (2024 Draft for Public Comment) (hereinafter referred to as the 2024 … Read more
In accordance with the Food Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China, the evaluation agency organized experts to review and approve the safety assessment materials for two substances, including Schizochytrium oil, as new food ingredients; four substances, including D-allulose-3-epimerase, as new varieties of food additives; and six substances, including C.I. Pigment Black 7, as … Read more
Recently, the Market Supervision Bureau of Xiangshan, Zhejiang Province, investigated a case of false health claims made by an online store selling ordinary food. The store sold a product called “Lutein Gel Gummies,” which had not been registered as a health food in China, making it an ordinary food. However, the store claimed on its … Read more
The Fujian Provincial Market Regulation Bureau responded to inquiries regarding inaccuracies in the nutritional labeling of prepackaged foods, clarifying whether such errors can be deemed as label defects. According to Article 37 of the “Measures for Supervision and Inspection of Food Production and Operation” (State Administration for Market Regulation Order No. 49), if discrepancies in … Read more
Huiyuan announced the launch of its new NFC Raspberry and Goji Berry Mixed Juice. The product features raspberries from Shangzhi, Heilongjiang, and goji berries from Ningxia. Its formula follows an 8+2 golden ratio, containing 20% goji berry puree and 80% red raspberry puree. The juice is packaged in seven-layer composite paper packaging made of paper, … Read more
On October 8, MeiYiTian announced the launch of its first active probiotic beverage in collaboration with Sam’s Club. According to official sources, the product contains China’s patented K56 space strain, is fat-free, and includes 50 billion live lactobacilli. Source: MeiYiTian Official Video Channel Sign Up to Receive China Updates Weekly Newsletter for FREE, HERE Visit … Read more
Market Overview In this year, over 150 brands have established their own branded podcasts on Chinese Podcast app- Xiaoyuzou. In addition to well-known names like Nike and Kering, more niche brands such as Aesop, Marimekko, and Patagonia are leveraging Chinese podcasts for their marketing. Podcasts are capturing the hearts of China’s youth, especially those in top-tier cities. A staggering year-over-year … Read more
