ZMUni Compliance Centre

ZMUni Compliance Centre recently supported Shenzhen CynbioX Biotech in completing the Self-GRAS scientific safety evaluation for its AKG and Ca-AKG products under U.S. FDA GRAS guidelines, culminating in expert consensus. As one of the first domestically fermented AKG products to achieve GRAS compliance, this milestone establishes a strong regulatory foundation for entering the U.S. food market and sets a benchmark for process compliance evaluation in China, reinforcing pathways for international expansion in the nutrition and wellness sector.       Core Breakthrough: First Fermentation-Based Certification in China Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid (AKG) and its calcium salt form (Ca-AKG) are essential components of

China's cosmetic electronic label (e-label) pilot program continues to expand at the provincial level, with both Shanghai and Zhejiang officially releasing their first batches of pilot companies.   On January 23, 2026, the Shanghai Municipal Medical Products Administration (Shanghai MPA) announced the first batch of 40 pilot companies for the city's cosmetic e-label program. Shanghai Guiyan Technology Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of ZMUni Compliance Centre, was selected as a pilot participant, recognizing its compliance expertise and digital service capabilities.   Shortly thereafter, on January 30, 2026, the Zhejiang Provincial Medical Products Administration released its first batch of cosmetic

On December 15, 2025, according to China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), Nabsolute Co., Ltd. completed the notification of its first new cosmetic ingredient (NCI) in China under NCI number “国妆原备字20250159”. The ingredient, Hyaluronic Acid/Polyisopropylacrylamide Copolymer, is notable as the first NCI from Thailand to be approved in China.    *image source: China NMPA   We are honored to have partnered with Nabsolute on this project. Leveraging our professional end-to-end services—including preliminary feasibility analysis, advising on potential application scenarios for the new ingredient, and guidance on documentation preparation—we supported the company throughout the successful completion of the entire notification process. We

  Recently, Cosmoprof Asia 2025 and Cosmopack Asia 2025 concluded successfully in Hong Kong. This year's event brought together 2,688 exhibitors from 46 countries and regions, showcasing innovations across skincare, makeup, fragrance, hair-care, nail products, and the full beauty supply chain. Spanning over 120,000 m², the exhibition demonstrated its strong international presence, with nearly 90% of exhibitors coming from outside Hong Kong.   According to the organizers, the show welcomed over 70,000 professional visitors from Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. Exhibitors from Southeast Asia and South Asia were particularly active, reflecting the energy

We are delighted to share the news of two international cosmetic brands successfully entering the Chinese market with our regulatory support. A highlight among these achievements is guiding a New Zealand brand through a successful animal testing exemption notification for its general cosmetics, a significant accomplishment given the regulatory complexities and historically low exemption success rates for New Zealand products.   Export Cosmetics to China: Animal Testing Exemption Approach Works? China's cosmetics market presents vast opportunities alongside a stringent regulatory environment. Since May 1, 2021, under the Provisions for Management of Cosmetic Registration and Notification Dossiers, imported general cosmetics may

  Overview of New Cosmetic Ingredient (NCI) Notifications in H1 2025 According to data published by China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), a total of 80 new cosmetic ingredients completed notification procedures in the first half of 2025, marking a 77.8% year-on-year increase.   Among the 80 notifications, 11 were submitted by overseas enterprises from Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, France, and Italy, indicating a continued trend of international innovation entering the Chinese market.   Another notable trend is the rise of China's distinctive plant-derived ingredients, such as Chrysanthemum lavandulifolium extract, Paeonia delavayi seed oil, Phlomoides rotata extract, and Stachyose, highlighting China's

  ZMUni Compliance Centre has recently assisted multiple Chinese cosmetic companies in successfully completing regulatory notifications for the export of cosmetics to the European Union, the United States, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, and other markets.   The product categories cover a diverse range of cosmetics, such as skincare items with moisturizing, cleansing, anti-aging, and brightening functions, as well as makeup and hair care products.   Malaysia   Product Notification Procedure:   *CNH (Cosmetic Notification Holder): The CNH must be a company or legal entity registered in Malaysia, with a permanent business address and registration with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM). Additionally, its

  The in-cosmetics Global 2025 exhibition was successfully held from April 8 to 10 at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre in the Netherlands. As one of the world's premier events for cosmetic and personal care ingredients, the show brought together over 1,000 exhibitors and thousands of visitors from across the globe. Each year, the event showcases the latest innovations in raw materials, formulations, and technologies, while serving as a vital platform for global exchange and collaboration within the beauty industry.   This year, nearly 150 Chinese companies participated, with 27% of them being first-time exhibitors—a strong reflection of China's growing influence