General Administration of Customs: Public Consultation on the Disposal of Cross-Border E-Commerce Bonded Imported Goods

On December 3, the General Administration of Customs initiated a public consultation regarding the disposal of unsold inventory under the cross-border e-commerce bonded trade model (customs supervision code 1210). The drafted “Announcement on Clarifying Matters Related to Cross-Border E-Commerce” aims to improve the accuracy of customs statistics, simplify declaration procedures for product destruction or return … Read more

Feedback on the Public Consultation of “Dosage Forms and Technical Requirements for Health Food Filing

On December 2, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released feedback regarding the public consultation for the draft versions of these two documents. A total of 49 emails were received, comprising 191 suggestions. Among these, 50 suggestions were fully adopted, 128 partially adopted, and 13 are pending further research and resolution. The Special Food … Read more

Feihe Aiben Beishuran Launches New Specialized Medical Food

Feihe Aiben Beishuran recently introduced a new all-nutritional formula food for special medical purposes. It targets individuals with restricted food intake, digestive absorption disorders, or metabolic imbalances requiring nutritional supplementation, such as perioperative patients, the elderly, and individuals in recovery. The product features 100% whey protein for rapid absorption and muscle synthesis, along with unsaturated … Read more

How to Use the App “Little Red Book” to Reach Chinese Consumers

Imagine if Instagram, Pinterest, Yelp, and Amazon merged into one super app — that’s Xiaohongshu (小红书), or “Little Red Book.” A one-stop shop for social media junkies and shopping fanatics, it’s where inspiration meets transaction, all wrapped in a glossy, user-generated bow. With over 300 million monthly users scrolling, shopping, and sharing, Xiaohongshu isn’t just another social … Read more

Effects of Different Supplements on Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

Clinicians often consider the use of dietary supplements to assist in lowering thyroid autoantibody titres in patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT). Currently, different supplements differ in their ability to reduce autoantibody levels. The purpose of this article is to compare the ability of different supplements to lower autoantibody titres and restore TSH levels through a … Read more

Dairy-based Nutritional Supplement Improved Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Adult Chinese Volunteers

Abstract Mild and persisting gastrointestinal symptoms (MPGS) as bloating, constipation or diarrhea are widespread in older adults and often accompanied by gut microbiota dysbiosis. Nutritional interventions help to regulate and restore microbiota and gut function. In this non-randomized continuous prospective cohort study, we evaluated the effects of a 21-day intervention using a dietary dairy-based supplement … Read more

Baihe Biotech Ventures into the Pet Nutrition Market

Recently, Baihe Biotech established Weihai Huachong Biotechnology Co., Ltd., officially entering the pet nutrition food sector. The product line will cover various formats, including soft gels, tablets, hard capsules, powders, pastes, liquids, and soft chews. (Source: Baihe Biotech Official WeChat Account) Sign Up to Receive China Updates Weekly Newsletter for FREE, HERE Visit HPA-China’s Information … Read more

H & H Group: Revenue in the First Three Quarters of 2024

On November 19, Health and Happiness Group (H&H) released unaudited financial data for the first nine months of 2024. As of September 30, 2024, the group’s revenue was RMB 9.65 billion (approximately USD 1.32 billion), representing a 6.1% year-on-year decline. Adult Nutrition and Care (ANC): Revenue reached RMB 4.98 billion (USD 680 million), an 8.2% … Read more

DSM-Firmenich Collaborates with Rohto Pharmaceutical to Introduce Food Fortification Solutions

According to recent international reports, Japan’s Rohto Pharmaceutical and DSM-Firmenich have launched “Vision R”—a multilayered micronutrient granule solution addressing nutritional deficiencies among the elderly. The fortified food ingredient is based on DSM-Firmenich’s Sprinkle It Technology (SIT). (Source: Iyiou) Sign Up to Receive China Updates Weekly Newsletter for FREE, HERE Visit HPA-China’s Information Hub, HERE

Chi Forest Launches “Countermeasures” Sweet Dreams Series of Nutritional Beverages

Chi Forest announced the launch of its new “Countermeasures” Sweet Dreams series, a line of zero-sugar nutritional beverages. According to the brand, this new product is a lactic acid bacteria-flavored drink containing postbiotics from Nagqu 4580 (originating in Tibet’s high-altitude Nagqu region), 99% high-purity GABA, and tea-derived theanine. It is specially designed for individuals under … Read more