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  From November 18 to 30, 2025, 5 new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs) were notified with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). The technical requirements for the 5 new cosmetic ingredients mentioned above have not been disclosed, and they have not yet entered the safety monitoring period.     Notification 20250146 - Bloomage This ingredient notified by Bloomage Bio, is a high-performance, multifunctional cosmetic compound produced via chemical synthesis. Think of it as a "reinforced hybrid" of vitamin C derivatives and hyaluronic acid, cross-linked for enhanced stability and efficacy.   It combines the brightening and spot-reducing effects of vitamin C with antioxidant protection against free radical damage and photoaging. At the same time,

  On November 27, 2025, the National Health Commission of China officially approved 14 substances as "Three-New Food", including 3 new food ingredients, 8 new food additives, and 3 new food-related products.   The details of the new food ingredients and additives are as follows:   New food ingredients: No. Name in CN Name in EN 1 威尼斯镰刀菌蛋白  Mycoprotein from Fusarium venenatu 2 接骨木莓花色苷 Elderberry anthocyanins 3 油橄榄果多酚 Olive fruit polyphenols    New varieties of food additives  No. Name in EN Remark 1 Branching enzyme New varieties of enzyme preparation 2 β-Alanine New food nutrition fortifier 3 (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid, glucosamine salt Food nutrition fortifier with expand usage scope 4 6S-5-methyltetrahydrofolate calcium 5

  On November 18, 2025, China's National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued a public consultation on 8 new food ingredients. The consultation is open until December 18, 2025, and comments or suggestions can be submitted to the official email address: xspyl@cfsa.net.cn.   The proposed new food ingredients are:(Note: The first three ingredients have already been approved previously and are included in this consultation for adjustments.)   Peony seed oil Nekemias grossedentata leaf polyphenols Cyclocarya paliurus leaf polyphenols L-Theanine（fermentation） Mycoprotein from Fusarium compactum Auxenochlorella pyrenoidosa (formerly Chlorella pyrenoidosa) Plant sterol  

As China approaches the start of its 15th Five-Year Plan, the cosmetics industry is expected to enter a new stage of growth and transformation. This newly released Opinions serves as an important guide and reference for the development of China's cosmetics market over the next five years.    On November 17, 2025, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) officially released the final version of the Opinions on Deepening Cosmetics Regulatory Reform and Promoting High-Quality Development of the Industry. The draft of this document was publicly released for comments in September 2025.     The Opinions introduces 24 reform measures across five key

    On November 17, 2025, China's National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) has released 3 draft cosmetic standards for public consultation. The public consultation period will remain open until December 12, 2025.   The drafts include newly added prohibited ingredients, as well as updates to maximum limits and usage restrictions for permitted preservatives and hair dyes. Detailed standards are as follows:   No. Name Current Requirements Proposed Changes 1 Mercury and its compounds • Mercury and its compounds are listed as prohibited ingredients under Table 1 of the Safety Technical Standards for Cosmetics (STSC), except for two phenylmercury salts (phenylmercuric borate and thimerosal)

From November 11 to 17, 2025, 7 new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs) were notified with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).     The technical requirements for the 7 new cosmetic ingredients mentioned above have not been disclosed, and they have not yet entered the safety monitoring period; five of the seven are plant-derived ingredients.   Pentyl 3-glyceryl Ascorbate Pentyl 3-glyceryl Ascorbate is a vitamin C derivative. During its development, SEIWA KASEI leveraged advanced molecular design to modify the chemical structure and significantly enhance the ingredient's stability, effectively addressing the long-standing issue of vitamin C's susceptibility to oxidation.   SEIWA KASEI holds a dominant position in

From November 1 to 10, 2025, 4 new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs) were notified with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).     The technical requirements for the 4 new cosmetic ingredients mentioned above have not been disclosed, and they have not yet entered the safety monitoring period.   Bicyclic Octapeptide-68 Bicyclic Octapeptide-68 is the first bicyclic peptide introduced to the cosmetic industry in China and worldwide. Compared with traditional linear peptides, bicyclic peptides offer greater stability and lower irritation, making them a highly promising class of actives.   Proya Cosmetics Co., Ltd. is a leading Chinese beauty company with strong capabilities in R&D, manufacturing, and brand

  On October 31, Chinese authorities including the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, General Administration of Customs, and State Taxation Administration jointly issued the Notice on Improving Duty-Free Store Policies to Support Consumption. Effective November 1, 2025, the policy aims to further stimulate consumption and promote the healthy development of duty-free retail.   The updated policy expands product categories in duty-free stores, adds more portable consumer goods, including mobile phones, mini drones, sports goods, health foods, over-the-counter medicines, and pet food, and streamlines store approvals and operations while enhancing online pre-order and pick-up services. Among