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  On May 22, 2024, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) released the Measures on the Inspection, Supervision, and Administration of Import and Export Cosmetics (Draft for Comment) (hereinafter referred to as Measures). This initiative aims to ensure the quality and safety of imported and exported cosmetics, protect consumer health, and promote the high-quality development of the cosmetics industry. Public comments are welcome until June 22, 2024.   Initially implemented on February 1, 2012, this Measures have played a crucial role in standardizing the supervision of cosmetic safety for imports and exports. Following institutional reforms, the Measures were amended in April, May, and

  In 2023, Chinese cosmetic ingredient enterprises exhibited a strong and steady growth trajectory, while international ingredient suppliers encountered challenges with declining overall performance. Within the realm of ingredient competition, bioactive and efficacy ingredients emerged as the central focus of the industry. Concurrently, synthetic biology technology gained increasing prominence, emerging as a new trend in industry development. In response to these market changes, major brand enterprises have intensified their investment in ingredient research and development (R&D), aiming to secure a competitive edge.   As of now, multiple cosmetic ingredients and cosmetics enterprises have released their annual reports for 2023, unveiling a

  On May 10, 2024, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued an announcement soliciting public opinions on four new food additive, including 1 new food enzyme, 2 new food nutrition enhancers, and 1 food nutrition enhancer with expanded scope. The deadline for submitting opinions is June 9, 2024.   Details are as follows:   Type Name Source Donor New food enzyme D-psicose 3-epimerase Bacillus subtilis Ruminococcus sp. 5_1_39B_FAA New food nutrition enhancers   2’-fucosyllactose，2’-FL Escherichia coli K-12 G1724 Bacteroides vulgatus Escherichia coli K-12 MG1655 Helicobacter spp. a1 Lacto-N-neotetraose，LNnT Escherichia coli BL21 star (DE3) Neisseria spp. a2, Helicobacter spp. b Food

  On May 15, 2024, the China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released seven supplementary testing methods for public consultation, including cosmetic ingredients, toothpaste, and toxicological tests. Comments are welcome until June 10, 2024.   These testing methods include:   Determination of Phenacetin in Cosmetics Determination of Glucuronic Acid and Other 14 Kinds of Components in Cosmetics Determination of Gluconic Acid and Other 3 Kinds of Components in Cosmetics Determination of Hydroxycapric Acid in Cosmetics Determination of Asbestos in Cosmetics Determination of Soluble/Free Fluoride in Toothpaste The ARE-Nrf2 Luciferase LuSens Test   The aforementioned drafts include two prohibited ingredients: phenacetin and asbestos.

  On May 10, 2024, the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued a new supplementary testing method: BJH 202402 Determination of Diflurasone Propionate in Cosmetics.   This method outlines the qualitative and quantitative analysis of Diflorasone 17-propionate (CAS No.924726-89-6) and Diflorasone 21-propionate (CAS No. 541502-98-1) in various categories of cosmetics, such as liquid (water, oil), cream and milk, gel, and wax-based products.   Additionally, the document covers various aspects of the testing process, including principles, reagents and materials, equipment requirements, sample preparation and preservation, step-by-step analysis, result calculation, precision and accuracy, as well as the limits of detection and quantification.  

China Food Regulatory Updates   On April 10, 2024, the China State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) approved the issuance of the First Amendment to National Metrological Technical Specification, JJF 1070-2023 Rules of Metrological Testing for Net Quantity of Products in Prepackages with Fixed Content, which will take effect on October 12, 2024.   On April 28, 2024, the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued a public consultation on the proposed Nannochloropsis oil and egg yolk phospholipid and protein as new raw materials. In addition, the National Health Commission (NHC) approved rye pollen as a new food raw material in

China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates   | New Cosmetics Ingredients   In April 2024, six 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 青稞籽提取物 （HORDEUM VULGARE VAR. COELESTE EXTRACT） 20240024 东方淼森 杜香叶油 (Ledum Palustre Leaf Oil) 20240025 大兴安岭林下 环六肽-9 (Cyclohexapeptide-9) 20240026 上海中翊 甲基苯并噻唑偶氮甲苯胺双-（三乙氧基硅丙基氨基甲酰基PEG-5/PPG-5乙醇） 20240027 莹特丽 双-(苯基偶氮甲苯胺双-(三乙氧基硅丙基氨基甲酰基PEG-5/PPG-5乙醇)砜 20240028 莹特丽 驴乳粉 (Donkey Milk Powder) 20240029 桑阳生物 The technical requirements for the six new cosmetic ingredients mentioned above have not been disclosed, and they have not yet entered the monitoring period.   | Regulations & Policies   On April 3,

On April 30, 2024, the China State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued a regulation specifying the filing requirements for health food containing three ingredients: Ginseng, American Ginseng, and Lingzhi. The regulation stipulates five key aspects, including auxiliary materials usage, product dosage forms, product processing, product technical requirements, and others. It came into effect on May 1, 2024.   Prior to this, in December 2023, SAMR issued a relevant announcement, including Ginseng, American Ginseng, and Lingzhi in the Health Food Raw Materials Directory.   So far China has published several directories of health food ingredients eligible for the filing process:   Health Food Raw