ZMUni Compliance Centre

  At the start of this new year, ZMUni Compliance Centre invites you to join us in a quick review of the major "compliance milestones" that shaped the Chinese cosmetics industry in 2024.     I. Cosmetic Safety Assessment   In 2024, the spotlight in the Chinese cosmetics industry undoubtedly centered on "safety assessments" (commonly known as "CPSR"). On April 22, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China issued the Announcement on Issuing Several Measures to Optimize Cosmetic Safety Assessment Management (No. 50 of 2024), introducing 12 specific measures categorized into four main areas.   Submission of CPSR - Regulatory Core Concept: Risk-Based Approach

   On December 13, 2024, China National Health Commission (NHC) issued a notice on 11 Three New Food. These include one new food ingredients, eight new food additives, and two new food contact materials (FCM) substances.   The details are as follows:   Category Name in EN Status Remark New Food Ingredients Camellia petelotii culture Approved / New Food Additives Glucoamylase enzyme preparation Serine protease Lipase 4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3-(2H)-furanone food spice 2’-fucosyllactose，2’-FL nutritional fortification substance Aminocyclohexylamino Sulfonate (aka Sodium Cyclamate) Expanded Usage Scope food additive Stevioside (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid, glucosamine salt nutritional fortification substance     ZMUni Reminder:   As of December 13, 2024, China NHC has issued four announcements

  On November 22, 2024, China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) released its list of non-compliant imported foods for October 2024. A total of 198 batches from 28 countries/regions were rejected, representing a notable decrease of 58.0% compared to the previous month and a 19.5% decrease compared to the same period last year. This significant decline marks the first time in 2024 that the number has fallen below the same period in previous years.   The majority of non-compliant imports came from the U.S. (14.6%, mainly beer), Canada ranked second (10.6%, all sports nutrition products), Japan (9.6%, primarily beer), and Taiwan, China (7.4%,

  In recent years, ingredient-conscious consumers and the rapid growth of the functional skincare market have significantly reshaped the competitive landscape of the cosmetics industry in China. Consumers are increasingly demanding higher standards of product safety and efficacy. Since the implementation of the Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) in 2021, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has introduced a series of regulatory documents, including the Cosmetic Classification Rules and Catalogs, as well as the Standards for Cosmetic Efficacy Claim Evaluation. Together with national, industry, and group standards, these regulations form a comprehensive framework that provides clear guidelines for substantiating cosmetic

  As the management of health food access in China continues to evolve and the the country's wellness market rapidly expands, new changes may emerge in the future. Enterprises should stay vigilant and adjust their strategies promptly.   Cross-Border E-Commerce(CBEC): The Preferred Choice for Exporting Overseas Health Foods to China   Currently, CBEC has become the favored channel for overseas health foods entering the Chinese market. This approach offers two key advantages: a) Bypassing Complex Certification: It avoids the high barriers and lengthy wait times associated with directly applying for China's “Blue Hat” health food certification. b) Operational Benefits: CBEC reduces tax burdens and operational costs, allowing brands

  According to relevant data, the market size of China's cosmetics industry in 2023 was approximately 516.9 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year growth of 6.4%. It is projected to reach 579.1 billion yuan by 2025. The vast and rapidly expanding Chinese market has become a key export destination. Countries like Japan, South Korea, Italy, France, and Germany are major sources of cosmetics imports to China. So, how can cosmetics successfully enter the Chinese market quickly and smoothly? This article provides a snapshot of the latest cosmetic application status and outlines the key compliance requirements for cosmetics exports to China.    Registration and Notification

  This article focuses on summarizing the regulatory developments related to food within China and internationally in November 2024, with an emphasis on updates in regulations concerning new food ingredients, food additives, feed additives, and special foods.   China Food Regulatory Updates   Health Food  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). The announcement outlines the overall objectives, basic principles, scope of renewal, and renewal procedures. See previous report.   On November 8, 2024, the Standards

  This article focuses on summarizing the regulatory developments related to cosmetics within China and internationally in November 2024, with an emphasis on updates in China new cosmetic ingredient notifications, cosmetic administrative penalty, official FAQs and so on.   China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates   New Cosmetics Ingredients (NCI) Notification   In November 2024, 6 new cosmetic ingredients were filed with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). They include: Ingredient Name in CN & EN Notification No. Notifier in CN 金花茶（CAMELLIA CHRYSANTHA）叶提取物 20240074 广州华玺生物科技有限公司 二氢杨梅素 20240075 广东芭薇生物科技股份有限公司 青钱柳（CYCLOCARYA PALIURUS）叶提取物 20240076 上海家化联合股份有限公司 翠云草（SELAGINELLA UNCINATA） 20240077 云南贝泰妮生物科技集团股份有限公司 二乙二醇苯醚 20240078 艾米泰生物科技（上海）有限公司 金耳（TREMELLA AURANTIALBA）子实体提取物 20240079 凡可生物技术（广州）有限公司   The technical