On October 18, By-health’s Yep showcased two major oral skin nutrition innovations, “Magnetic Sense Small Powder Bottle 2.0” and “Double Anti-Aging Drink,” at the AMWC World Beauty and Anti-Aging Congress. The company highlighted the significant roles of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and PQQ in skin nutrition, presenting its proprietary innovative ingredient “GAGs Magnetic Collagen Peptide” and the … Read more
On October 21, the Food Evaluation Center of the State Administration for Market Regulation released information on the record filing of imported health foods, approving four products from three entities based in Australia, Japan, and Israel. The products are: AMORPHICAL CALCIUM CAPLETS, Multiple Vitamin & Mineral Extra W50 from Fancl, SpringLeaf Advanced Magnesium, and SpringLeaf … Read more
On October 24, the National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment opened public consultation on two new food raw materials: sakura polyphenols and chicken comb sodium hyaluronate. The feedback period will close on November 23, 2024. (Source:National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment) Sign Up to Receive China Updates Weekly Newsletter for FREE, HERE Visit … Read more
Alternative payments are followed by bank transfers and payment cards. Cards accounted for a 14.9% share of e-commerce transaction value in 2023. he China e-commerce market is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9% between 2024 and 2028 to reach CNY25.4trn ($3.6trn) in 2028, driven by the ongoing shift in … Read more
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
