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This article focuses on summarizing the regulatory developments related to food within China and internationally in October 2024, with an emphasis on updates in regulations concerning new food ingredients, food additives, feed additives, and special foods.    China Food Regulatory Updates   1. New Food Ingredients & Food Additives   On October 10, 2024, the China National Health Commission (NHC) issued a notice on 12 Three New Food. These include two new food ingredients (Nannochloropsis qaditana oil & Procyanidins) and four new food additives (D-psicose 3-epimerase, 2’-FL, LNnT, Sodium ferrous citrate).   Relevant News on ZMUni: https://www.zmuni.com/en/news/china-three-new-food-updates-involving-two-new-food/    On October 24, 2024, the

    On November 1, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released key review guidelines for implementing the replacement of health foods that lack "expiration dates and product technical standards" (referred to as “dual-no” products). This initiative aims to standardize legacy registrations, improve documentation, and unify regulatory standards. Through re-certification, SAMR will assign expiration dates, regulate health claims, and align registrations with production licenses and oversight, reinforcing compliance responsibilities for manufacturers and regulators.   Products requiring certificate replacement include all "卫食健字" labeled items and certain "国食健字" items approved during the 2003-2005 regulatory transition, as specified by the Health Function Catalogue Allowed for

    On October 30, 2024, China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced amendments to the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition) (STSC), introducing 3 new testing methods and revising 2 existing testing methods. These updated methods, effective from July 1, 2025, will apply to cosmetic registration, notification, and sampling tests. Detailed information as follows:   No. Testing Method Newly Added/Revised 1 Determination of Azelaic Acid and its Salts in Cosmetics Newly Added 2 Determination of Phenacetin in Cosmetics 3 Determination of Hydroxycapric Acid in Cosmetics 4 Determination of Asbestos in Cosmetics Revised 5 Determination of Glucuronic Acid and Other 14

  On October 24, 2024, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment(CFSA) issued two notices soliciting public comments for two new food ingredients and six new food additives respectively. On October 25, 2024, CFSA issued notice, consulting on three new varieties of food-related products.   Two New Food Ingredients Name(CN&EN) Source Deadline for Comments 樱花多酚 (Sakura polyphenol) Cerasus serrulata var. lannesiana (Carr.) Makino November 23, 2024 鸡冠透明质酸钠 (Rooster comb sodiu) Comb of Gallus gallus domesticus    Six New Varieties of Food Additives Category Name(CN&EN) Deadline for Comments Enzyme 过氧化物酶 (Peroxidase) November 24, 2024 木聚糖酶 (Xylanase) Nutritional fortification substances 3’-唾液酸乳糖钠盐 (3’-Sialyllactose sodium salt) 乳糖-N-新四糖 (Lacto-N-neotetraose，LNnT) Food

  From October 18-19, the 2024 China Association of Fragrance, Flavor, and Cosmetics Industries(CAFFCI) Annual Meeting and Expo (CAME) was grandly held in Nanjing, Jiangsu province under the theme "Creating, Winning, Thriving Together." The exhibition featured a 15,000㎡space, bringing together 138 premium exhibitors. Zhejiang Zhongmao Enterprise Service Co., Ltd. (ZMUni Compliance Centre) was honored to be one of the participating exhibitors, where we showcased our enthusiastic service approach and professional capabilities.      In addition to exhibiting, ZMUni actively participated in forums at the CAME conference, gaining valuable insights into the latest regulations and industry trends, both in China and globally. The event featured 45 forums

      On October 22, 2024, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released the Working Procedures for Priority Review and Approval of Registration for Food for Special Medical Purposes(FSMP) (hereinafter referred to as "Working Procedures"), effective immediately. This document is formulated based on the Administrative Measures for Registration of Foods for Special Medical Purposes(hereinafter referred to as "Measures") and related regulations, aiming to encourage research and innovation, meet urgent clinical nutritional needs, and standardize the prioritized review and approval process for FSMP registration.   On the same day, China SAMR provided a policy interpretation of this document, detailing the following key points:  

  Previously, the Beijing Municipal MPA launched an entry-level guide on conducting full-version safety assessment reports for cosmetics, providing fundamental insights into the process.   On October 16, 2024, the Beijing Municipal MPA released the "FAQs on Notification of General Cosmetics (Vol. 37)," which offers a more advanced guide for completing full-version safety assessment reports. This practical resource addresses common issues related to the using of nano materials, plant extracts, and new cosmetic ingredients still under safety monitoring in general cosmetics.     Q1: Is the Ingredient Usage Information of Marketed Products equivalent to the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China 2021?   A:

  At the opening meeting of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized China's commitment to accelerating the development of new productive forces and promoting the growth of the bioeconomy. In response, local governments have implemented policies to encourage regional advancements in synthetic biology, positioning the industry for continued expansion and innovation.   Owing to strong government backing and growing market interest, China's synthetic biology industry has seen significant growth in recent years. By the end of August 2024, the industry had completed 44 financing rounds in China, raising over 2 billion RMB, reflecting the industry's accelerating momentum.