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    On February 6, 2025, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued Several Provisions on Supporting Cosmetic Ingredient Innovation, aiming to further encourage innovation in cosmetic ingredients and promote the high-quality development of the cosmetics industry. This regulation took effect immediately upon release. On the same day, the NMPA released a policy interpretation on Several Provisions on Supporting Cosmetic Ingredient Innovation. In November 2023, the NMPA issued a similar announcement supporting innovation and standardized management of new cosmetic ingredients. Compared to the 2023 version, this time the document adds the following key points:   For new ingredients used for the first time both

  In 2024, major regulatory changes were driven by high-profile incidents and evolving policy landscapes. For example, Japan's red yeast rice incident prompted stricter oversight of functional food labeling regulations. Meanwhile, new regulations in Brazil and the EU on novel food are shaping future application pathways, and the U.S. FDA's shift in collaboration with AAFCO is redefining the regulatory framework for animal feed and pet food.   Focusing on global dynamics, ZMUni Compliance Centre has summarized the key global regulations and policies that have had a major impact on the industry this year, as outlined below:   European Union   EU Novel Food Guidelines Update On September 30,

In 2024, Chinese regulatory bodies such as the State Administration for Market Regulation(SAMR) and the National Health Commission(NHC) released a series of policies, regulations, and standards in the food sector. Focusing on China, ZMUni Compliance Centre has summarized the key regulations and standards that had a significant impact on the industry this year, with a particular focus on Three New Foods, special food(health food, food for special medical purpose), and feed. The key highlights as follows:     Key Standard (e.g., GB 2760)   On March 12, 2024, the NHC of China issued the GB 2760-2024 National Food Safety Standard for Uses of Food Additives along with 47 other food safety standards and 6 amendments (Announcement No. 1, 2024). As

      On January 22, 2025, the China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) announced a public consultation on nine draft testing methods for cosmetics, including toothpaste. This initiative aims to enhance the technical standards for cosmetic products. The proposed methods are as follows:   No. Testing Method 1 Skin Absorption: In vitro Method (Draft for Comments) 2 Bovine Corneal Opacity and Permeability (BCOP) Assay (Draft for Comments) 3 Collagen Hydrogel-Eye Irritation Test (Draft for Comments) 4 In Chemico Skin Sensitisation: Kinetic Direct Peptide Reactivity Assay（kDPRA）(Draft for Comments) 5  Immunotoxicity test (Draft for Comments) 6  Determination of Li and

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) was established in 1976 and is funded by the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) in the United States. Its evaluation process operates independently of the PCPC and the cosmetics industry, and assessment reports are published in the International Journal of Toxicology. As an international authority on cosmetic safety assessments, CIR's published conclusions serve as an important data source for the full version of China’s CPSR.   CIR organizes expert reviews of valuable data and information related to cosmetic ingredients based on its annual priority assessment list. After each meeting, CIR releases a "Post Meeting Announcement" summarizing

The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) plays a vital role in cosmetics regulation within the EU. Its responsibilities include providing scientific opinions, conducting risk assessments, developing and updating guidelines, and advancing alternative testing methods. According to China's Guidelines for Use of Cosmetic Ingredient Data, the evaluation conclusions published by internationally recognized cosmetic safety assessment institutions can serve as a primary data type. This makes SCCS scientific opinions a key source for the full version of China's CPSR.   SCCS opinions are categorized as: Preliminary Opinions open for comments Opinions being finalised Final Opinions Previous committee   In 2024, SCCS issued 14 final

As the new year begins, ZMUni Compliance Centre is preparing to release a series of articles on global food compliance. This issue offers a comprehensive analysis of the health food registration and notification landscape in China for 2024. By leveraging multi-dimensional data insights, we aim to support global enterprises in navigating the Chinese health food market in 2025.   Overview of China's Health Food Registration and Notification Data   Domestic Health Food Registration and Notification   As of December 24, 2024, data from the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) of China reveals that 392 domestic health food products were granted registration certificates,

In 2024, the global cosmetics industry witnessed several significant regulatory updates. These changes have not only impacted the research, development, production, and sales of products but also posed new challenges to companies' export strategies.   This article provides a comprehensive overview of key regulatory updates in major global markets for 2024, offering a convenient reference for relevant businesses and industry professionals.   I. Cosmetic Regulatory Updates in EU   Two New Categories of Cosmetic Products Added   On February 20, 2024, the European Commission updated the Manual Of The Working Group On Cosmetic Products (Sub-Group On Borderline Products) On The