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    On September 17, 2025, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced the rollout of the second phase of its personalized cosmetics pilot program. Starting October 1, designated enterprises in 15 regions will be allowed to provide on-site formulation services for already notified general cosmetics. The program will run for two years.   01 What Is Personalized Cosmetics Service? Under the pilot, approved enterprises may carry out small-batch mixing, repackaging, and other simple services for at least two notified general cosmetics at designated retail locations, based on individual consumer needs. Children's cosmetics, eye-area products, and cosmetics containing new ingredients are excluded. Only

    On September 19, 2025, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released the Opinions on Deepening Cosmetics Regulatory Reform and Promoting High-Quality Development of the Industry (Draft for Public Comment). Stakeholders can submit comments to hzpjgs@nmpa.gov.cn by October 10, 2025.   The Draft sets reform goals for 2030 and 2035 and outlines 24 reform measures across 5 key areas, including strengthening innovation support and improving registration and filing efficiency. The proposal has attracted significant attention from the cosmetics industry.      Background Cosmetics are not only key to meeting consumers'pursuit of beauty but also an important part of improving quality of life. To coordinate

From September 11 to 17, 2025, 5 new cosmetic ingredients were notified with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).     The technical requirements for the 5 new cosmetic ingredients mentioned above have not been disclosed, and they have not yet entered the safety monitoring period.   Filaggrin Filaggrin is a key protein involved in keratinocyte differentiation and the function of the epidermal barrier. It can be degraded into free amino acids, which, along with their derivatives—such as urocanic acid and pyrrolidone carboxylic acid—combine with other humectants to form the natural moisturizing factor, supporting hydration of the stratum corneum.   Pleione bulbocodioides Stem Extract

  On September 15,2025, China's National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) has released 18 draft cosmetic standards for public consultation. The public consultation period will remain open until October 9, 2025.   The drafts include newly added prohibited ingredients, revised microbial limits for eye, lip, and children's cosmetics, and adjusted usage limits for certain permitted, restricted, and prohibited substances.   Detailed standards are as follows:   Modification Type No. Name Remark Eye, Lip, and Children's Cosmetics 1 Microbial Limits for Eye, Lip, and Children's Cosmetics China's Safety Technical Standards for Cosmetics(STSC) currently set a microbial limit of 500 CFU/g (or CFU/mL) for eye, lip, and

Probiotics are a well-established segment in the global health and nutrition market, widely used in supplements, functional foods, beverages, and snacks. Overseas markets such as Europe, the United States, Japan, and South Korea have long recognized the health benefits of probiotics, with consumers seeking gut health, immune support, and other functional benefits. This article gives an overview of the probiotic market and its compliance requirements in China.   01 China's Rapidly Growing Probiotic Market In recent years, China's probiotic market has also experienced rapid growth. Although the industry started relatively late — in the late 1990s — strong policy support, growing

From September 1 to 10, 2025, 3 new cosmetic ingredients were notified with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).      The technical requirements for the 3 new cosmetic ingredients mentioned above have not been disclosed, and they have not yet entered the safety monitoring period.   Camellia Chekiangoleosa Notification 20250107 was submitted by Forest Cabin, one of the first skincare brands in China to highlight Camellia chekiangoleosa (red camellia) as a key skincare ingredient. Earlier in May, the brand had submitted Notification 20250049 for Camellia chekiangoleosa Seed Oil. The newly notified ingredient is the fermented derivative of the previous one.     Coreopsis

  On September 5, 2025, China's National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) issued a public consultation notice on two draft technical guidelines concerning the research and quality control of anti-hair loss cosmetics. These guidelines aim to provide clearer technical direction for product development, safety assessment, and quality standards for high-risk cosmetic categories—commonly referred to as special cosmetics under China's regulatory framework.    The consultation is open for public feedback until September 20, 2025. Comments can be submitted via email to hzppjzx@nifdc.org.cn   Drafts for Consultation: Technical Guidelines for Anti-Hair Loss Products (Trial)(Draft for Comments) Technical Guidelines for Research on Efficacy-Related Ingredients in Anti-Hair

This article provides a comprehensive overview of key regulatory developments in the food sector in August 2025, both in China and internationally. It focuses on updates related to new food ingredients, food additives, health foods, and feed, aiming to offer timely and in-depth regulatory alerts for enterprises engaged in food import and export.   China Food Regulatory Updates   🔘 China Updates on Three New Foods in August 2025 In August 2025, there were 2 new submissions for new food ingredients, 1 was notified with review comments, and 19 received extension notices. For new varieties of food additives, 9 submissions were accepted, 6 were