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Import Consumption Data 1. Ningbo Customs From 20:00 on October 31st to 24:00 on November 11th, Ningbo Customs received a total declared value of 3.21 billion yuan of cross-border e-commerce retail import goods, representing a year-on-year increase of 6.92%. Once again, it secured the top spot among comprehensive bonded zone cities nationwide. Cross-border e-commerce retail imports in Ningbo mainly came from 102 countries and regions. Among them, goods originating from the United States, Japan, Australia, Germany, and South Korea were the most popular, accounting for a total sales proportion of 58%. Health foods, cosmetics, baby products, and non-alcoholic beverages were the main

China is the second-largest consumer market for cosmetics globally, with imports mainly sourced from Europe, the United States, Japan, and South Korea. Over the past few years, there have been some changes in the market share of these countries in the Chinese imported cosmetics market. From 2015 to 2018, South Korea was the largest importing country of cosmetics in the Chinese market. The popularity of Korean cosmetics in China drove the growth of some large Korean beauty companies. For example, Amorepacific, one of the largest cosmetics companies in Korea, ranked third in Asia after Shiseido and Kao, with multiple brands

With the recent approval of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) by the National Health Commission (NHC) in China, the demand for HMOs in the Chinese market is expected to skyrocket, leading to a potential boom for related raw material suppliers. Currently, the approval status of HMOs in China and internationally is as follows: In an announcement on October 7th, China NHC approved several food additives, including two types of HMOs: 2'-fucosyllactose (2'-FL) and lacto-N-neotetraose. These two HMOs can be used in infant formula milk powder, modified milk powder for children, and infant foods for special medical use. Since 2016, China has issued six acceptance

Explore EU cosmetics regulations as we delve into product classifications, from nail glue to sunscreens. Find out more in our article.   Cosmetics Classification in Europe When interested in introducing products to the European market, one of the first questions that manufacturers and brand owners have is: is my product considered a cosmetic product under the classification of cosmetics in Europe? It is very important to define this from the beginning, and to do so we can start by taking into account the definition of a "cosmetic product" mentioned in the EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02009R1223-20221006&from=IT): ‘cosmetic product’ means any

With the continuous development of society, people's demand for beauty is also constantly upgrading. Cosmetic efficacy claims help consumers choose products suitable for themselves. But do the claimed efficacies of cosmetics really exist? How should we prove the claimed efficacies of cosmetics? The Regulations on Supervision and Administration of Cosmetics clearly require that cosmetic efficacy claims should have a sufficient scientific basis. The Technical Specifications for Efficacy Evaluation of Cosmetic Efficacy Claims further stipulates that the basis for efficacy claims includes literature, research data, or results of cosmetic efficacy evaluation experiments. Among them, cosmetic efficacy evaluation experiments are an important evaluation tool, including

With regard to Chinese regulations, starting January 1, 2022, cosmetic registration applicants and filing parties must conduct safety assessments for cosmetics and submit simplified safety assessment reports according to Technical Guidelines for Safety Assessment of Cosmetics (2021 Edition) (hereinafter referred to as the Guidelines).  However, starting May 1, 2024, registration applicants and filing parties must submit complete safety assessment reports. Complete safety assessment reports have more stringent requirements than simplified reports. A key change is that applicants can no longer use "the applicant's historical use levels" and "ingredients' maximum historical use levels published by cosmetic competent authorities" as evidence for ingredient safety. In

  Co- Authored by The Cosmetic Expert and ZMUni Cosmetic products have long been a fascinating realm of innovation and creativity, with trendy ingredients continuously making headlines in the beauty industry. However, not all beauty trends are universally embraced. One interesting aspect lies in the divergent regulations surrounding cosmetic ingredients between China and Europe/UK. In this article, we'll explore some of the trendiest cosmetic ingredients that face different restrictions in these two influential markets.   ​   Hyaluronic Acid: The Hydration Hero Hyaluronic acid has become a superstar in skincare, celebrated for its exceptional hydrating properties. It's widely used in Europe/UK for various

As living standards continue rising, China has become a major cosmetics consumer market. At the same time, consumer safety awareness is increasing, with “safe, natural, and green” gradually becoming a theme in the beauty industry. With the implementation of China’s Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulations, Article 9 encourages and supports cosmetic manufacturers in adopting advanced technologies and management standards to improve product safety. It also promotes using modern science and technology, along with China’s traditional strengths and featured Plant resources, to research and develop cosmetics. This ushers in a new development phase for traditional Chinese plant ingredients. ​ * What are