Swisse PLUS Launches NAD+ Cellular Regeneration Bottle

On September 13, Swisse PLUS launched a new product, the NAD+ Cellular Regeneration Bottle. According to reports, the formula of this product has been developed over more than 20 years and undergone 245 research tests. It contains three key ingredients: patented NR2, which activates DNA repair enzymes and can directly enter cells, acting on cells … Read more

China’s Gradual Retirement Age Delay to Tackle Demographic Shifts

HPA-China Commentary: The Below article highlights the opportunity for dietary supplement brands that focus on senior citizen health and wellness. China’s “Silver” population is growing exponentially, which will be a burden for China if many of these older citizens are not well. Fitness, nutrition and food supplements will be key to ensure a healthy senior … Read more

CIRS Group Assists BioGrowing’s Flora-Focus® Series Strains in Securing U.S. Self GRAS Certification

Two strains from BioGrowing’s Flora-Focus® series—Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BL-G101 and Weizmannia coagulans BC-G44—recently obtained U.S. Self GRAS certification with the support of CIRS Group. This marks significant international recognition of BioGrowing’s products, offering consumers premium choices, and demonstrates the expertise and professional service capabilities of CIRS Group. What is U.S. GRAS certification? GRAS, or Generally Recognized as Safe, is a key regulatory pathway for … Read more

Does Changing the Product’s Raw Material Supplier Require a Product Change Application?

From our years of regulatory compliance experience, we’ve translated a selection of some frequently asked questions on food for special medical purposes (FSMP) to help you gain a clearer understanding of the current requirements in China. Q1: In the registration materials for FSMP, what exactly does the phrase “product has been marketed” mean? Does it … Read more

Fudan University Team Discovers Akkermansia Metabolites May Help Prevent the Progression of High Myopia

Recently, Zhu Xiangjia, Lu Yi, and their team from the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital affiliated with Fudan University published a research paper in Cell Discovery titled “Gut Microbiota-Derived Indole-3-Acetic Acid Suppresses High Myopia Progression by Promoting Type I Collagen Synthesis.” Through in-depth analysis of gut microbiota and metabolites in patients with high myopia, … Read more

Feihe Dairy Collaborates with FrieslandCampina

Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co., Ltd. and FrieslandCampina Netherlands held a strategic cooperation signing ceremony in Beijing. Both parties expressed that future collaboration will be innovation-driven, keeping pace with market trends, and covering the entire life cycle from infants to the elderly. The partnership aims to provide customized professional nutrition solutions for customers. Source: China Dairy … Read more

Meiyitian Introduces New Probiotic with Chinese Patents

On September 9, Meiyitian officially announced the release of a new probiotic containing 60 billion live bacteria with a Chinese patent. According to the official introduction, this product contains zero fat and features the K56 strain, which has won six Chinese invention patents. Each 100ml serving includes 60 billion live bacteria, marking an upgrade from … Read more

Mengniu AquaGene and Bloomage Biotech Launch New Multivitamin Milk

Mengniu AquaGene teamed up with Bloomage Biotech to launch “Hyaluronic Acid Multivitamin Milk.” It is reported that each serving of the product contains 40mg of hyaluronic acid, 7.2g of high-quality protein, 240mg of native calcium, as well as vitamins A, D, and E. Source: Mengniu AquaGene Sign Up to Receive China Updates Weekly Newsletter for … Read more

Response from the National Health Commission: Suggestions on Accelerating the Promotion of Nutritional Fortification in Dairy Products

On September 6, the National Health Commission publicly responded to the “Suggestions on Accelerating the Promotion of Nutritional Fortification in Dairy Products.” The response includes the following points: Revision of Relevant Standards and Incorporation of the Concept of Food Fortification for the Public: The commission’s “National Food Safety Standard for the Use of Nutritional Fortifiers … Read more

Notice on Improving the Data Requirements for Safety Evaluation of “Three New Foods”

On September 13, the National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment issued a notice on improving the data requirements for the safety evaluation of “Three New Foods.” The notice states that, in accordance with the relevant requirements of the National Health Commission and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, applicants must submit relevant data … Read more