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    On March 21, 2025, the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment released a notice seeking public comments on eight new food additive varieties. Comments are welcome until April 20, 2025.   The details are as follows:   Category Name in EN Remark New varieties of enzyme preparation Aminopeptidase / Xylanase New varieties of food nutrition fortifier 3-fucosyllactose, 3-FL Lacto-N-tetraose, LNT Food additives ascorbyl palmitate (enzymatic methods) Expand usage scope 2’-fucosyllactose Add quality specification requirements Processing aids sulfuricacid Expand usage scope ethyl acetate     ZMUni Compliance Centre Reminder:   As a leading third-party compliance service provider in China,

      On March 16, the Launching Ceremony of 2025 National Premium Products Debut Season & "FIRST in Shanghai" Event Series kicked off at Zhangyuan, Jing'an Ditrict. At the luanching ceremony, the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce officially released the Measures to Further Promote the High-Quality Development of Shanghai's First Launch Economy (FIRST in Shanghai 3.0), strengthening institutional innovation and service support to enhance the debut environment for domestic and international brands.     From 1.0 to 3.0: Continuous Upgrades to Shanghai's First Launch Economy   As a key driver in Shanghai's journey to becoming an international consumption hub, the "FIRST in Shanghai" Event Series has been

With the release of the Several Provisions on Supporting Cosmetic Ingredient Innovation in February 2025, China's new cosmetic ingredient (NCI) application has accelerated, more companies are submitting NCI notifications, and the number of successfully filed ingredients entering the public announcement stage continues to grow.   To help overseas companies stay up to date with cosmetic ingredient trends in China, ZMUni Compliance Centre will publish a regular series on NCI Approvals. We hope this provides valuable insights for ingredient suppliers and brands looking to enter the Chinese market.     From March 11 to 14, 2025, 4 new cosmetic ingredients were notified with the China

    Recently, China has opened a public consultation on five national recommended standards related to health food raw materials, they include:   Health food raw materials: Fish Oil Health food raw materials: Spirulina Health food raw materials: Coenzyme Q10 Health food raw materials: broken Ganoderma lucidum spore powder Health food materials: Melatonin   The deadline for submitting comments is May 11.   On December 1, 2020, five ingredients, including Coenzyme Q10, Fish Oil, Spirulina, Melatonin and broken Ganoderma lucidum spore powder were officially included in the Health Food Raw Material Directory. This Directory outlines the technical requirements for these ingredients and was

  This article focuses on summarizing the regulatory developments related to food within China and internationally in February 2025, with an emphasis on updates in regulations concerning new food ingredients, food additives, feed additives, and special foods.     China Food Regulatory Updates    Three New Food On February 10, 2025, China's National Health Commission (NHC) issued Announcement No. 1 of 2025, approving five new food ingredients, eight new food additives varieties with two expanded usage scope. Category Name in EN Status Remark New Food Ingredients Steviapoly phenols Approved / Lemon myrtle leaf Maqui berry anthocyanins Wheat polar lipids Calcium β-hydroxy-β-methyl butyrate (CaHMB) New Food Additive Varieties Butylated hydroxytoluene food additive Phosphodiesterase I food

  The global cosmetics regulatory environment continues to evolve. To help businesses stay updated with regulatory changes, ZMUni Compliance Center regularly releases a monthly recap of global cosmetics regulations. This article covers the regulatory developments related to cosmetics within China and internationally in February 2025, with an emphasis on updates in cosmetic ingredient, cosmetic safety assessment, labeling.     China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates   New Cosmetics Ingredients (NCI) Notification In February 2025, 9 new cosmetic ingredients were notified with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). They include: Ingredient Name in CN Notification No. Notifier 棕榈酰七肽-101 202500011 上海瑞思美泰生化技术有限公司 雪莲花（Saussurea involucrata）愈伤组织粉 202500012 广州青囊生物科技有限公司 酵母菌/松茸（TRICHOLOMA MATSUTAKE）发酵产物滤液 202500013 稀物集（广州）生物科技有限公司 二羟基苯乙醇 Dihydroxyphenylethanol 202500014

Fragrance is one of the top five allergens in cosmetic ingredients. For sensitive consumers, even trace amounts can trigger allergic reactions. To enhance transparency and help consumers make informed choices, regulators worldwide are tightening fragrance allergen labeling requirements. Countries and regions such as the EU, US, and China have been revising their policies to reflect growing safety concerns.     To support businesses stay compliant, ZMUni Compliance Centre has compiled fragrance allergen labeling requirements across key global markets.   China China currently requires fragrance allergen labeling only for children's cosmetics. Technical Guidelines for Children Cosmetics, issued on August 31, 2023, emphasize that formulations for

The China Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) 2025 exhibition, held from February 19-21, 2025 in Guangzhou, concluded successfully, drawing over 30,000 professional attendees and 800 companies from more than 30 countries and regions. The event, a key gathering for the global personal care industry, saw experts from cosmetic ingredients, branding, research, and regulatory fields come together to explore industry trends and future opportunities.    Trends and Innovations: The Future of Cosmetics   At PCHi 2025, key trends in ingredient innovation highlighted both technological advancements and cross-disciplinary integration. Recombinant collagen, enhanced by compound technologies, continues to strengthen its market position,