In September, new developments emerged in cross-border customs for health supplements. NMN has been banned from entering bonded warehouses for cross-border e-commerce. New validation logic has been introduced for ingredients such as Coenzyme Q10 and polyethylene glycol, requiring submission of edible evidence or free sale certificates for customs declarations. Additionally, the scrutiny of red yeast … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Chinese consumers are increasingly demanding high-quality, foreign brands, fueled by efficient logistics and preferential policies including lower tariffs and an expanded list of imported goods, experts said. According to a report released by market research company NielsenIQ and JD’s cross-border e-commerce platform JD Worldwide, China’s cross-border import e-commerce market grew from 444.1 billion yuan ($62.4 … Read more
