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  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.  

    On October 10, 2024, China National Health Commission (NHC) issued a notice on 12 Three New Food. These include two new food ingredients; four new food additives; and six new food contact materials (FCM) substances.   The details are as follows:   Category Name in EN Status Remark New Food Ingredients Nannochloropsis qaditana oil Approved / Procyanidins New Food Additives D-psicose 3-epimerase Approved enzyme preparation 2’-fucosyllactose，2’-FL nutritional fortification substances Lacto-N-neotetraose，LNnT Sodium ferrous citrate Expanded Usage Scope nutritional fortification substance New FCM Substances C.I.Pigmentblack7;Carbonblack Expanded Usage Scope FCM additives Sodiumhydroxide Dibutylsebacate 2,4,8,10-Tetraoxa-3,9-diphosphaspiro [5.5]undecane,3,9-bis[2,4- bis(1-methyl-1-phenylethyl)phenoxy]- Copolymerof trimethoxyphenylsilane, methyltrimethoxysilane, andsilica Approved FCM resins Benzene, ethenyl-, polymer with 1,3-butadiene, hydrogenated Expanded Usage Scope   ZMUni

     On October 11, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) of China issued a public notice seeking comments on two draft documents: the 2024 Edition of the Dosage Forms and Technical Requirements for Health Food Filing (Draft) and the 2024 Edition of the List of Auxiliary Materials for Health Food Filing and Terms of Use (Draft). Comments can be submitted via the official website (http://www.samr.gov.cn), email (bjspba@cfe-samr.org.cn), or mail, with a deadline of November 11, 2024.   The 2024 Edition Drafts supplements new dosage forms for nutrient supplement health food filings, expanding options to include candy, beverages, chocolate, jelly, and powders—formats that are

  | Peptides Surge in Popularity    In recent years, peptides have gained significant momentum in the anti-aging sector in China, emerging as a key ingredient alongside renowned components like retinol, pro-xylane, and collagen.   As of the end of September 2024, there were 21,665 skincare products featuring peptides as their primary selling point that are active in China, with the majority of them registered/notified in the past two years. According to data from Frost & Sullivan, the market size for peptide-based cosmetic ingredients in China reached RMB 1.45 billion in 2021 and is projected to grow to RMB 2.32 billion by 2025, reflecting

      On October 8, 2024, the National Health Commission (NHC) launched a public consultation for 19 national food safety standards. The draft standards cover six related to food additives, one for contaminants, one product standard, and eleven testing standards. Comments can be submitted through the online system until October 18, 2024.   The 19 standards are as follows:   No. Standard Revision/Formulation 6 Standards for Food Additives 1.  General Rules for Flavorings Revision 2.  Food Additive Erythritol Revision 3.  Food Additive Sodium Alga Acid (Also known as Sodium Alginate) Revision 4.  Amendment Sheet Standards for Six Colorants, including Brilliant

This article focuses on summarizing the regulatory developments related to food within China and internationally in September 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 September 13, 2024, China's National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment  (CFSA), under the National Health Commission, issued a notice regarding the improvement of safety evaluation data requirements for "three new foods (new food additive, food ingredients, and food contact materials)." The release of this new regulation signifies a comprehensive opening for

  China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates    | New Cosmetics Ingredients (NCI) Notification in China   In September 2024, 6 new cosmetic ingredients were filed with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). They include: Notification No. Ingredient Name in CN & EN Notifier in CN 20240065 吡咯并喹啉醌二钠盐 (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Disodium Salt) 润辉生物技术 20240066 3,4-二羟基苯乙醇 (Hydroxytyrosol) 上海华茂药业 20240067 金露梅（DASIPHORA FRUTICOSA）提取物 (Dasiphora Fruticosa Extract) 贝泰妮 20240068 β-烟酰胺单核苷酸 (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide) 邦泰生物 20240069 L-高丝氨酸 (L-Homoserine) 盛德百泰生物 20240070 麦芽糖酸 (Maltobionic Acid) 上海克琴    The technical requirements for the 6 NCI mentioned above have not been disclosed, and they have not yet entered the monitoring period.   In

  On August 26, 2024, the National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment of China released a collections of FAQs, addressing common questions about "Three New Foods" and food-drug substances. The collection highlighted key issues related to 25 new food ingredients, new varieties of food additives, and food-drug substances.   ZMUni Compliance Centre has selected a few typical issues from the collection to share here, aiming to assist international stakeholders looking to enter the Chinese market.   Q1: What are "Three New Foods" and How Does China Manage Them?   A: As defined in Article 37 of the Food Safety Law, "Three New Foods" includes:   Category