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  This article focuses on summarizing the regulatory developments related to food within China and internationally in July 2024, with an emphasis on updates in regulations concerning new food ingredients, food additives, feed additives and special foods.   China Food Regulatory Updates   1. Food Ingredients   On July 16, 2024, China's National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) released a public consultation on the new food ingredient Camellia petelotii Culture. The deadline for feedback is August 15, 2024.   Compared to the same period last year, the number of new food ingredient applications in the first half of 2024 has increased,

  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

On August 6, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China issued the "Announcement on Soliciting Suggestions for the Catalogue of Health Functions Allowed to Be Claimed by Health Food". This aims to fully utilize the research advantages of social resources, encourage and guide individuals, enterprises, research institutions, and social organizations to participate in the evaluation of the development of new health functions for health food, and promote the supply of high-quality product research and development.     The annex of the "Announcement" provided detailed information on the submission of suggestions for new health functions of health food and

        On July 19, 2024, China State Administration for Market Regulation promulgated three Registration Guidelines for foods for special medical purpose (FSMP), specifically targeting electrolyte formula foods, carbohydrate component formula foods and protein component formula foods. These guidelines aim to streamline the registration process of these three kinds of FSMP products from the perspectives of documents submission and on-site inspection. Subsequently, on July 21, 2024, China SAMR issued a notice providing interpretative guidance to accompany these Guidelines.   These Guidelines are formulated under the Administrative Measures for Registration of Foods for Special Medical Purpose and relevant regulations, aiming to reduce the cost

  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

  In China, a new food ingredient refers to any food ingredient or substance that has not been previously used or approved for use in food products within the country. To ensure safety and compliance, new food ingredients must undergo a rigorous evaluation and approval process before they can be used in food products.   ZMUni Compliance Center has compiled an overview of the acceptance and approval of new food ingredients in China for the first half of 2024 for your reference.   | Approved Ingredients   As of June 30, 2024, China NHC has issued one announcement (No. 2 of 2024)

  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

  On July 8, 2024, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced the full implementation of electronic submission for cosmetics (including toothpaste) and new cosmetic ingredient (NCI) registration and notification materials. This measure will be officially implemented starting September 1, 2024, with a transition period provided to ensure it does not disrupt companies currently applying for registration and notification.   The electronic submission requirements will improve the cosmetics and NCI registration and notification process. Companies will no longer need to mail paper documents, as the process can be handled electronically. This change will reduce the effort companies must exert and lower