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     On August 19, 2024, the Beijing Municipal MPA issued the “FAQs on Notification of General Cosmetics (Vol. 36),” providing a entry-level guide on conducting full-version safety assessment report of cosmetics. This practical resource involves main regulations, main content of the full version of CPSR and reference for commonly used toxicology databases.   Q1:What are the main regulations and technical guidelines related to cosmetic safety assessment in China?   A: Main regulations include:   Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation Administrative Measures on Cosmetics Registration and Notification Provisions for Management of Cosmetic Registration and Notification Dossiers Technical Guidelines for Cosmetic Safety Assessment Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics 

       On August 8, 2024, China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released the Notice on the 2024 Cosmetics Standard Project Plan, which announced 55 cosmetics standard formulation and revision projects proposed by NMPA's Cosmetics Standardization Technical Committee. The notice is open for public feedback until August 15, 2024.   The whole project plan involves a total of 55 cosmetic standards, comprising 31 revisions of existing standards and 24 newly developed standards.   No. Standard Project Name Revision/Formulation Project Undertaking Organization Total Number of Standard Project 1 Total colony count (eye cosmetics, lip cosmetics and children's cosmetics) limit Revision Cosmetic

  This article focuses on summarizing the regulatory developments related to food within China and internationally in July 2024, with an emphasis on updates in regulations concerning new food ingredients, food additives, feed additives and special foods.   China Food Regulatory Updates   1. Food Ingredients   On July 16, 2024, China's National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) released a public consultation on the new food ingredient Camellia petelotii Culture. The deadline for feedback is August 15, 2024.   Compared to the same period last year, the number of new food ingredient applications in the first half of 2024 has increased,

  China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates   | New Cosmetics Ingredients (NCI)   In July 2024, 9 new cosmetic ingredients were filed with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). They include:   Ingredient Name in CN Filing No. Filer in CN 无柄灵芝菌丝体发酵产物滤液 20240047 水羊生物 亚异丙基甘油 20240048 索尔维（上海） 鸢尾苷元 20240049 上海澄穆 紫檀芪 20240050 柏瑞医药 苦参碱水杨酸盐 20240051 敷尔佳 10-羟基-2-癸烯酸 20240052  福瑞达 金线莲（ANOECTOCHILUS ROXBURGHII）提取物 20240053 远想生物 梁王茶（METAPANAX DELAVAYI）提取物 20240054 贝泰妮 乳酸杆菌/小粒咖啡（COFFEA ARABICA）籽发酵产物滤液 20240055 护家科技   The technical requirements for the 9 new cosmetic ingredients mentioned above have not been disclosed, and they have not yet entered the monitoring period.   Additionally, by the first half of 2024, 46

On August 6, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China issued the "Announcement on Soliciting Suggestions for the Catalogue of Health Functions Allowed to Be Claimed by Health Food". This aims to fully utilize the research advantages of social resources, encourage and guide individuals, enterprises, research institutions, and social organizations to participate in the evaluation of the development of new health functions for health food, and promote the supply of high-quality product research and development.     The annex of the "Announcement" provided detailed information on the submission of suggestions for new health functions of health food and

        On July 19, 2024, China State Administration for Market Regulation promulgated three Registration Guidelines for foods for special medical purpose (FSMP), specifically targeting electrolyte formula foods, carbohydrate component formula foods and protein component formula foods. These guidelines aim to streamline the registration process of these three kinds of FSMP products from the perspectives of documents submission and on-site inspection. Subsequently, on July 21, 2024, China SAMR issued a notice providing interpretative guidance to accompany these Guidelines.   These Guidelines are formulated under the Administrative Measures for Registration of Foods for Special Medical Purpose and relevant regulations, aiming to reduce the cost

  In China, a new food ingredient refers to any food ingredient or substance that has not been previously used or approved for use in food products within the country. To ensure safety and compliance, new food ingredients must undergo a rigorous evaluation and approval process before they can be used in food products.   ZMUni Compliance Center has compiled an overview of the acceptance and approval of new food ingredients in China for the first half of 2024 for your reference.   | Approved Ingredients   As of June 30, 2024, China NHC has issued one announcement (No. 2 of 2024)

  On July 8, 2024, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced the full implementation of electronic submission for cosmetics (including toothpaste) and new cosmetic ingredient (NCI) registration and notification materials. This measure will be officially implemented starting September 1, 2024, with a transition period provided to ensure it does not disrupt companies currently applying for registration and notification.   The electronic submission requirements will improve the cosmetics and NCI registration and notification process. Companies will no longer need to mail paper documents, as the process can be handled electronically. This change will reduce the effort companies must exert and lower