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China Food Regulatory Updates   In May 2024, the National Health Commission (NHC) of China issued 22 acceptance cases of “three new foods” (new food ingredients, new food additives, and new food-related products). The following table does not include new food-related products.   Type Status Number Name New food ingredients Cases newly accepted 6 Lemon Myrtle Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) disodium salt Camelina sativa seed oil Erythrothioneine Cis-15-Nervonic acid Bacillus subtilis QK02 New food additives Cases newly accepted 12 Fructo-oligosaccharide Anisole Hydroxycitronellal Sodium cyclamate Sodium N-cyclohexylsulfamate 3-Fucosyllactose 2’-Fucosyllactose Glutamine transaminase β-glucosidase Lipase Lacto-N-tetraose Curdlan Gum Cases open for public opinion 4

  China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates   | New Cosmetics Ingredients   In May 2024, 8 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 乙酰基二肽-1 20240030 山东济肽 金线莲（ANOECTOCHILUS ROXBURGHII）提取物 (ANOECTOCHILUS ROXBURGHII EXTRACT) 20240031 福建片仔癀 马来酸大豆油甘油酯/辛基十二醇酯 (Maleated Soybean Oil Glyceryl/Octyldodecanol Esters) 20240032 Ashland Inc. RGD酰胺化透明质酸 20240033 陕西佰鸿 杯芳烃8A-12C 20240034 苏州隽德 AMPS/HEMA交联聚合物 (AMPS/HEMA Crosspolymer) 20240035 斯高特巴德 山桐子（Idesia polycarpa) 果/籽油 20240036 中林油 短绒野大豆（Glycine tomentella）根提取物 (GLYCINE TOMENTELLA EXTRACT) 202400307 森田药妆   The technical requirements for the 8 new cosmetic ingredients mentioned above have not been disclosed, and they have not

  On May 31, 2024, the China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) issued a notice to solicit public comments on two technical guidelines (drafts): the Guidelines for Research and Determination of Safe Use History of New Cosmetic Ingredients (Trial) (Draft for Comments) and the Guidelines for Research and Determination of Safe Consumption History of New Cosmetic Ingredients (Trial) (Draft for Comments)。   The Management of New Cosmetic Ingredients Registration and Notification Materials categorizes new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs) into six scenarios based on their function, historical use, and consumption history. It proposes corresponding toxicological testing requirements based on risk

  In the modern, technology-driven era, prolonged digital device usage has become a prevalent concern among the Chinese populace. Eye-related health issues have become increasingly widespread from the young to the old. Consequently, this has given rise to a thriving market for a diverse range of eye care solutions, from steam eye masks and eye drops to food for eye health. Eye health foods are emerging and gaining popularity among consumers in China.    According to market data, the global eye health supplement market reached $1.48 billion in 2019 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of

  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.