On January 13, Harbin Pharmaceutical (Hayao) disclosed its 2024 business plan for health supplement sales during an investor relations event. The company aims to pursue both online and offline expansion while advancing domestic and cross-border operations. Hayao Health Technology will further strengthen brand awareness, enhance online brand influence, and improve category and product portfolio development. … Read more
On January 15, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) launched the first national key laboratory for diabetes-specific medical foods at Peking Union Medical College Hospital. This initiative aims to promote the formulation of standards and the development of products in the field of diabetes-specific medical foods. The lab is expected to develop more “nutritious … Read more
Recently, Mengniu introduced the all-new Youyi C 2025 bottle, featuring five flavors. The new product contains 50 billion probiotics with an 88.6% high activity rate. (Source: Mengniu Weibo) Sign Up to Receive China Updates Weekly Newsletter for FREE, HERE Visit HPA-China’s Information Hub, HERE
Recently, Lao Jin Mo Fang introduced a new product—Ejiao & Red Ginseng Beauty Pills. The product features ten red-toned nourishing ingredients, including Ejiao from Shandong, goji berries from Ningxia, red beans, acerola cherries, tomatoes, strawberries, authentic red ginseng, Cangzhou red dates, red rice, and red beets. With a rich blend of grain, date, and berry … Read more
On January 14, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced the release of the Guidelines for the Registration of Special Medical Purpose Complete Nutrition Formula Foods, aiming to further implement the newly revised Regulations on the Registration and Management of Special Medical Purpose Formula Foods and continuously optimize the registration process. The Guidelines strictly … Read more
The vitamins and supplements market is set to reach $140 billion globally this year, with APAC leading the charge, fueled by ageing populations and a growing focus on proactive health management, according to Karolina Grigorijevaite, Innovation Team Lead at Euromonitor International. “The shift towards long-term health strategies in APAC especially is driven by an aging … Read more
The State Administration for Market Regulation, the country’s top market regulator, said on Friday that it plans to implement stringent oversight of online platforms and livestream e-commerce, as part of a broader effort to ensure fair competition and protect smaller businesses. Speaking at a press briefing of the State Council on Friday, the nation’s Cabinet, … Read more
Despite the intrinsic familiarity with yeast and protein individually, the combined term “yeast protein “has yet to elicit recognition in public consciousness. However, to Zhang Yan, leader of an Angel Yeast team that has been involved in related research and development for more than 10 years, the term couldn’t be more familiar. In August this … Read more
BEIJING, Jan. 7 — China’s State Council announced the appointment and removal of several officials on Tuesday. Guan Zhiou replaced Wang Guanghua as general supervisor of national natural resources. Guan will no longer serve as director of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (National Park Administration). Shu Wei replaced Pu Chun as deputy head of … Read more
According to the information released by the Special Food Information Query Platform of the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), as of December 31, 2024, 4,345 health foods obtained filing certificates, of which 4,317 were Chinese health foods and 28 are imported health foods (detailed information is shown in Table 1). Imported Health Food Table … Read more
