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  Pet food is a rapidly growing industry in China, with an increasing number of pet owners looking for high-quality and safe food options for their furry friends. However,  if you want to tap into the potential of this lucrative market, it is imperative that you comply with the regulations specified in China. Therefore, ZMUni addresses some key concerns for stakeholders. I.  What is the definition of pet food in China? Pet feed refers to products that are processed and produced by industrialization for direct consumption by pets, also known as pet food.   II.What is the classification of pet food in China？   III.What

The radio frequency beauty market in China is vast and profitable for numerous brands. However, safety concerns have frequently arisen in this rapidly growing industry. To address these issues and ensure consumer protection, on 12 April 2023, the Chinese government introduced new regulations to standardize the market. The newly released Guidelines for the Registration of Radio Frequency Beauty Machine (hereinafter referred to as Guidelines) specifies regulatory requirements for radio frequency beauty machine, covering the definition, technical requirements, registration dossier, risk assessment, and control, etc.   Recognizing the significance of the newly released guidelines, ZMUni has taken the initiative to break down them for

In recent years, China's citizens have become more concerned about their health.;Food supplements are;gradually changing from an optional consumer product to a must-have consumer product. Additionally, the size of the food supplements market has expanded, which is expected to reach 328.3 billion yuan in 2023. Due to the differences in management systems, usage habits, lifestyles, and cultural backgrounds, food supplements are under different regulatory systems in different countries. ZMUni will compare the regulations of China and the EU from three aspects: definition, regulatory system and regulations, and labeling requirements. This will offer companies a better view of the food supplements landscape in China and the

Having regard to the Regulation on the Supervision and Administration of Cosmetics, it requires to choose efficacy claims in the process of registration and notification of cosmetic products. Meanwhile, substantiation shall be submitted to evaluate and support these efficacy claims. As an important basis for the administration of cosmetics, the Classification Rules and Catalog of Cosmetics has carried out a detailed classification of cosmetics efficacy,i.e. 26+x efficacy claim categories (Table 1). Table 1: 26+X Efficacy Claims A New efficacy 01 Hair dye 02 Hair perm 03 Whitening and spot removing 04 Sunscreen 05 Anti-hair loss 06 Anti-acne 07 Nourishing 08 Repairing 09

 Vietnam Amended Regulations on Cosmetics Ingredients On 1 January 2023, the Vietnam government released an announcement 817/QLD-MP to amend regulations on cosmetics ingredients. This is in alignment with the amendments in The ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) on 19 January 2023. The key changes include the following: (1) Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane and other 44 ingredients are listed as prohibited ingredients. (2) New conditions are set for the use of Salicylic acid, Titanium dioxide (Table 1). It is effective as of the day of releasing this announcement and stakeholders have transitional time until 21 November 2024. Ingredient Maximum Concentration Application Field Salicylic acid 0.50% Cosmetic products such as skincare product, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, lip balm, deodorant,

In 2022, 5 New Food Ingredients were approved, 3 ingredients were terminated for review, and 3 ingredients were rejected for approval according to the data released by the China National Health Commission (NHC) and the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA).   ZMUni Analyzes Each Case to Provide You Deep Insights! New Food Ingredients Approved (5 types) 5 New Food Ingredients were approved by the NHC in 2022, including one strain that can be used in infant foods - Bifidobacterium longum subsp. longum BB536. Table 1: New Food Ingredients Approved in 2022 Name Approval Announcement (Date) Acceptance

Previously, cosmetics laws prohibited mixing or dividing cosmetics into small proportions at retail stores. However, as our culture and society shift the emphasis to individual choices, customized cosmetics are the trend. In Korea, customized cosmetics are legally allowed, but under strict administration. This article is an excerpt from the regulations released by the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety regarding the administration and supervision of customized cosmetics.   Implementation of the Customized Cosmetics System Definition: A cosmetics product that can be customized based on personal preferences or skin type by a customized cosmetics technical manager at a retail store. It can be allocated in

Will China Finally Remove the Animal Testing? It's a frequent question from global companies who are concerned to enter China market, and it has become a hurdle for many brand companies. Let's learn more from its history. With the development of science and technology and the continuous penetration of 3R (Reduction, Refinement, Replacement) theory, traditional toxicology tests as cosmetic safety evaluation are facing many doubts and challenges. First of all, to complete all the tests of a chemical substance not only requires a large number of experimental animals and a long test period, but also requires high environmental facilities, nutritional