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On March 5, Premier Li Keqiang presented the government work report at the 14th National People's Congress. China's GDP in 2023 exceeded 126 trillion yuan, with a 5.2% growth rate, placing it among the world's top economies. Consumer prices rose by 0.2%. The anticipated targets for China's development in 2024 include a GDP growth rate of around 5%, consumer price inflation rate of around 3%, and synchronized growth in household income and the economy.   The government report also emphasized the development of new productive forces, the silver economy, healthy consumption, and technological innovation.   During the Two Sessions, topics

On February 26th, the General Administration of Customs of China revoked the registration of the United States-based beverage production company JERRY&SONS PHARMACEUTICAL INC (registration number in China: CUSA24092203180057). The revocation was due to the company providing false materials during the registration process. Additionally, no customs declaration records were found for products from this company. Consumers are advised against purchasing their beverage products, including TiQ Prune Juice. Those who have already purchased products from this company should cease consumption and contact the original seller for return arrangements.   Earlier this year, anti-counterfeiting activist Wang Hai shared information on Weibo about testing

On February 5, 2024, the China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released a set of five technical guidance principles, with three of them specifically addressing the topic of inhalation toxicity in cosmetics. These guidelines are as follows: Technical Guidelines for the Study of Acute Inhalation Toxicity of Cosmetic Ingredients Technical Guidelines for Acute Toxicity Classification of Cosmetic Ingredients in Inhalation Toxicity Testing Technical Guidelines for the Study of 28-Day/90-Day Repeated Dose Inhalation Toxicity of Cosmetic Ingredients   Background of the Development of Technical Guidelines   The "Guiding Principles" highlight that cosmetics, when applied to the skin, hair, nails,

On January 24th, 2024, experts from the Food Evaluation Center of the State Administration for Market Regulation published an article titled "Comparative Study of Regulations on Functional Claims for Food and Health Supplements: Domestic and International Perspectives" in the journal "China Food and Nutrition."   The study analyzed regulations, standards, and guidelines from countries such as the United States, the European Union, South Korea, Japan, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, with a focus on defining, classifying, and establishing evidentiary requirements for functional claims.   The article also examined the current situation of functional claim management, health function evaluation requirements, and

On January 24, 2024, the General Administration of Customs of China reported that 234 batches of food in December 2023 did not meet safety and hygiene requirements and were rejected at ports.   The top three reasons for food rejection were: Labeling and packaging issues: 43% Inspection and quarantine issues: 23% Certificate or certification materials issues: 19%   A significant number of non-compliant labeling cases were identified among the food items not allowed entry. Over 40 products from Japan, weighing over 13 tons, were affected. These included pre-packaged foods like ice cream and biscuits.   Differences in food labeling requirements

In January 2024 (as of January 17th), the National Medical Products Administration of China announced the filing of 8 new cosmetic ingredients. One of them is Fucosyllactose (No. 20240006), and the company filing it is Bloomage Biotech. *Info of No. 20240006 new cosmetic ingredient released by China NMPA Before this, Bloomage Biotech had already filed 4 other new cosmetic ingredients, namely Zinc Hyaluronate Hydrolysate, N-Acetylneuraminic Acid, Hydrolyzed Calcium Hyaluronate, and Aminolevulinic Acid HCl.   About Fucosyllactose: Fucosyllactose, also known as 2'-Fucosyllactose (2'-FL), is a disaccharide compound composed of fucosyl and lactose. Fucosyl is a polysaccharide naturally found in seaweed, fungi,

The year 2023 witnessed significant transformations in the global cosmetic regulatory landscape, setting the stage for another year of dynamism and complexity in 2024. This report aims to offer an overview of the revised and emerging cosmetic regulations worldwide, ensuring that global stakeholders stay well-informed and prepared for the evolving regulatory environment.   Main topics: 1. China Focus Cosmetic Registration and Filing Registration and Filing of New Cosmetic Ingredients Toothpaste Filing Children's Cosmetics Cosmetic Quality Management Testing Methods and Experiments 2. Global Focus: Update of MoCRA Regulations in the United States Update of Prohibited Ingredients and Safety Assessment Guidelines for

The year 2023 witnessed significant transformations in the global food regulatory landscape, setting the stage for another year of dynamism and complexity in 2024. This report aims to offer an overview of the revised and emerging regulations worldwide, with a particular focus on crucial domains like new food raw materials/novel food, health food, and FSMP. By providing this information, our goal is to ensure that global stakeholders stay well-informed and prepared for the evolving regulatory environment.   Main topics: 1. China Focus Novel Food Substances Traditionally Considered as Both Food and Chinese Medicine Food for Special Medical Purposes(FSMP) Health Food