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  | What happened?   Chinese beauty brand WINONA , a subsidiary of Botanee Group, is facing controversy over allegations that it improperly added preservatives to its products. The claims were made by a famous vlogger of product review Wang Hai, who posted a video on his social media platform, "Wang Hai Reviews," accusing WINONA of concealing its use of the preservative phenoxyethanol. The video reported that phenoxyethanol was detected in various batches of the same product purchased from multiple e-commerce platforms, with concentrations ranging from 0.137% to 0.140%.   In response to these allegations, WINONA issued a statement acknowledging the presence

Under China’s Food Safety Law, food is categorized into general and special food, the latter including health food, food for special medical purposes (FSMP), and infant formula food. FSMP is specially processed and formulated to meet the unique nutritional or dietary needs of individuals with dietary restrictions, digestive and absorption disorders, metabolic disorders, or specific diseases. FSMP in China is subject to registration management and must be used under the guidance of a physician or clinical nutritionist.   Current State of FSMP in China: While FSMP is a relatively new concept in China, its market is rapidly expanding. Despite initial challenges,

On Aug. 5th, 2024, ZMUni Compliance Centre hosted a webinar titled “New Cosmetic Ingredients in China: Emerging Trends & Latest Regulatory Updates” presented by our Consulting Expert Chris Wang.   This webinar focused on the following four key parts: China's New Cosmetic Ingredients: Emerging Trends and Insights since 2021 China's Evolving New Cosmetic Ingredients Regulations Compliance Considerations for Global Cosmetic Ingredient Companies Capitalizing on China's Dynamic Cosmetics Landscape: Good Timing? The following is a selection of highlights from the presentation slides：   | China’s Reformed Regulatory Framework for Cosmetic Ingredient | Overview of Notified NCI in China since 2021  | Notified

  China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates   | New Cosmetics Ingredients (NCI)   In July 2024, 9 new cosmetic ingredients were filed with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). They include:   Ingredient Name in CN Filing No. Filer in CN 无柄灵芝菌丝体发酵产物滤液 20240047 水羊生物 亚异丙基甘油 20240048 索尔维（上海） 鸢尾苷元 20240049 上海澄穆 紫檀芪 20240050 柏瑞医药 苦参碱水杨酸盐 20240051 敷尔佳 10-羟基-2-癸烯酸 20240052  福瑞达 金线莲（ANOECTOCHILUS ROXBURGHII）提取物 20240053 远想生物 梁王茶（METAPANAX DELAVAYI）提取物 20240054 贝泰妮 乳酸杆菌/小粒咖啡（COFFEA ARABICA）籽发酵产物滤液 20240055 护家科技   The technical requirements for the 9 new cosmetic ingredients mentioned above have not been disclosed, and they have not yet entered the monitoring period.   Additionally, by the first half of 2024, 46

  Recently, the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified talcum powder as a "Group 2A carcinogen," meaning it is “probably” causes cancer.   In response to IARC's assessment, ZMUni Compliance Centre has compiled information on compliance requirements for talc in China and Western countries, helping businesses and consumers better understand this ingredient.   | IARC Classified as the Second Highest Level of Certainty   After evaluating the evidence, the IARC has classified talc as Group 2A, indicating a probable carcinogen with the second-highest level of certainty. However, talc containing asbestos remains classified as Group 1, which represents the highest

  Under China's Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulations (CSAR) released in 2020, companies must apply for registration and filing for cosmetic ingredients that are not listed in the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China (IECIC 2021). Adjustments to the usage purpose or safe usage amount of existing cosmetic ingredients also require registration or filing.   New cosmetic ingredients (NCIs) refer to natural or synthetic ingredients used for the first time in cosmetics within China. China mandates registration for NCIs with preservatives, sunscreen, coloring, hair dyeing, and skin-whitening functions, while other NCIs only require filing.   Since implementing the Administrative Measures on

  China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates   | New Cosmetics Ingredients   In June 2024, 9 new cosmetic ingredients were filed with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). They include: Ingredient Name in CN & EN Filing No. Filer in CN 3羟基丁酸甘油酯 (Glyceryl Hydroxybutyrate) 20240038 浙江华睿 二氢槲皮素 (Dihydroquercetin) 20240039 广东芭薇 金耳（NAEMATELIA AURANTIALBA）子实体提取物 20240040 广州嘉创  补骨脂酚 (Bakuchiol) 20240041 维琪科技  羟基四氢甲基嘧啶羧酸 (Hydroxyectoin) 20240042 浙江华睿 环四肽-24氨基环己烷甲酸酯 (Cyclotetrapeptide-24 aminocyclohexane carboxylate) 20240043  维琪科技 总状绿绒蒿（MECONOPSIS RACEMOSA）提取物 20240044 贝泰妮 维生素K2 (MENAQUINONE-7) 20240045 双骏生物 岩藻糖基乳糖 (FUCOSYLLACTOSE) 20240046 一兮生物   The technical requirements for the 9 new cosmetic ingredients mentioned above have not been disclosed, and they have not yet entered the

  | Legal Basis   The Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Registration and Administration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Food, effective from January 1, 2022, stipulate that all overseas manufacturers, processors, and storage facilities exporting food to China (collectively referred to as "overseas manufacturers of imported food") must obtain registration with the GACC(General Administration of Customs of China). When exporting food to China, registered enterprises must mark their GACC registration number or the registration number approved by the competent authority of their home country (region) on both the inner and outer packaging of the food. In a word, the