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  On October 24, 2024, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment(CFSA) issued two notices soliciting public comments for two new food ingredients and six new food additives respectively. On October 25, 2024, CFSA issued notice, consulting on three new varieties of food-related products.   Two New Food Ingredients Name(CN&EN) Source Deadline for Comments 樱花多酚 (Sakura polyphenol) Cerasus serrulata var. lannesiana (Carr.) Makino November 23, 2024 鸡冠透明质酸钠 (Rooster comb sodiu) Comb of Gallus gallus domesticus    Six New Varieties of Food Additives Category Name(CN&EN) Deadline for Comments Enzyme 过氧化物酶 (Peroxidase) November 24, 2024 木聚糖酶 (Xylanase) Nutritional fortification substances 3’-唾液酸乳糖钠盐 (3’-Sialyllactose sodium salt) 乳糖-N-新四糖 (Lacto-N-neotetraose，LNnT) Food

      On October 22, 2024, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released the Working Procedures for Priority Review and Approval of Registration for Food for Special Medical Purposes(FSMP) (hereinafter referred to as "Working Procedures"), effective immediately. This document is formulated based on the Administrative Measures for Registration of Foods for Special Medical Purposes(hereinafter referred to as "Measures") and related regulations, aiming to encourage research and innovation, meet urgent clinical nutritional needs, and standardize the prioritized review and approval process for FSMP registration.   On the same day, China SAMR provided a policy interpretation of this document, detailing the following key points:  

  Previously, the Beijing Municipal MPA launched an entry-level guide on conducting full-version safety assessment reports for cosmetics, providing fundamental insights into the process.   On October 16, 2024, the Beijing Municipal MPA released the "FAQs on Notification of General Cosmetics (Vol. 37)," which offers a more advanced guide for completing full-version safety assessment reports. This practical resource addresses common issues related to the using of nano materials, plant extracts, and new cosmetic ingredients still under safety monitoring in general cosmetics.     Q1: Is the Ingredient Usage Information of Marketed Products equivalent to the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China 2021?   A:

    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

      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