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Monthly Collection: China and International Cosmetic Regulatory Updates in April 2025
Monthly Collection: China and International Food Regulatory Updates in April 2025
China's NCI Approval Updates (April 29 to May 9, 2025)
China Issues 2024 Annual Review Report on Cosmetics
China Considers Approval of Camelina Seed Oil and Elderberry Anthocyanins
Unpacking China's GB7718 - 2025 New National Standard for Food Labeling: Key Takeaways
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Regulatory Updates 资讯/缺省
Monthly Collection: China and International Food Regulatory Updates in November 2024

  This article focuses on summarizing the regulatory developments related to food within China and internationally in November 2024, with an emphasis on updates in regulations concerning new food ingredients, food additives, feed additives, and special foods.   China Food Regulatory Updates   Health Food  On November 1, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released key review guidelines for implementing the replacement of health foods that lack "expiration dates and product technical standards" (referred to as “dual-no” products). The announcement outlines the overall objectives, basic principles, scope of renewal, and renewal procedures. See previous report.   On November 8, 2024, the Standards

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2024-12-06
ChinaEUUSAFood
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Monthly Collection: China & International Cosmetic Regulatory Updates in November 2024

  This article focuses on summarizing the regulatory developments related to cosmetics within China and internationally in November 2024, with an emphasis on updates in China new cosmetic ingredient notifications, cosmetic administrative penalty, official FAQs and so on.   China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates   New Cosmetics Ingredients (NCI) Notification   In November 2024, 6 new cosmetic ingredients were filed with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). They include: Ingredient Name in CN & EN Notification No. Notifier in CN 金花茶(CAMELLIA CHRYSANTHA)叶提取物 20240074 广州华玺生物科技有限公司 二氢杨梅素 20240075 广东芭薇生物科技股份有限公司 青钱柳(CYCLOCARYA PALIURUS)叶提取物 20240076 上海家化联合股份有限公司 翠云草(SELAGINELLA UNCINATA) 20240077 云南贝泰妮生物科技集团股份有限公司 二乙二醇苯醚 20240078 艾米泰生物科技(上海)有限公司 金耳(TREMELLA AURANTIALBA)子实体提取物 20240079 凡可生物技术(广州)有限公司   The technical

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China's NIFDC Releases Official Q&A on Cosmetic Technical Review

     The National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) of China recently published a set of frequently asked questions to clarify common issues encountered during cosmetic technical reviews. The topics addressed include product formulations, implementation standards, cosmetic labeling, and requirements for special cosmetics. Below are the details:      Q: How should the standard Chinese name be reported for plant-based ingredients obtained through steam distillation in a formulation?   A: For plant-based ingredients obtained via steam distillation, the standard Chinese name should reflect the actual product of the distillation process, following the naming conventions outlined in the Inventory of

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2024-11-29
ChinaCosmetics
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China CFSA Releases 98 FAQs Regarding National Food Safety Standards

    In November 2024, the National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment of China released a collections of FAQs, addressing 98 questions about National Food Standards.   ZMUni Compliance Centre has selected a few typical issues from the collection to share here, aiming to assist international stakeholders looking to enter the Chinese food market.   General Questions   Q: During the transition period of national food safety standards, should the original standard or the new standard be followed?   A: A transition period is typically set between the announcement and implementation dates of national food safety standards to allow adequate preparation time

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2024-11-25
ChinaFood
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China NIFDC Intends to Update the Ingredient Usage Information of Marketed Products

  On November 15, 2024, the Chinese National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released a notice to solicit public comments on Ingredient Usage Information of Marketed Products ( Revised Draft for Comments). Comments are welcomed until November 30, 2024, and companies can submit their feedback forms and supporting materials via email to hzpylfjw@nifdc.org.cn.     Earlier, on April 30, 2024, China NIFDC published seven technical guidelines related to cosmetic safety assessments, including three specifically focused on ingredient data usage: Guidelines for the Use of Cosmetic Ingredient Data, Ingredient Usage Information of Marketed Products, and Index of Cosmetic Safety Assessments by International Authorities. See previous reports.     Compared

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2024-11-20
ChinaCosmetics
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China Customs Rejected 471 Batches of Imported Food in September 2024:Including Ginseng Extract and Caffeine Products

  On October 24, 2024, China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) released its list of non-compliant imported foods for September 2024. A total of 471 batches from 36 countries/regions were rejected, reflecting a notable increase of 56.5% from August and 60.2% year-over-year.   The majority of non-compliant imports came from the U.S. (14.6%, mainly beer), followed by South Korea (13.0%, primarily beverages), Ecuador (7.4%, all seafood), and Taiwan, China (7.4%, mostly snacks). Key reasons for import rejections included:   - Non-compliance with national food standards - Unqualified labeling - Mismatch between cargo and certificates - Detection of animal diseases -

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2024-11-15
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China’s New Cosmetic Ingredients: Key Regulations Since 2021

Since 2021, China has implemented the new Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR). Under this regulation, cosmetic ingredients are classified into existing cosmetic ingredients and new cosmetic ingredients. New cosmetic ingredients must undergo registration or notification(filing) before they can be used in cosmetic products. Since 2021, regulatory authorities such as China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) and China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) have released several regulations related to new cosmetic ingredients. Notably, this year has seen a series of important regulations and guidelines that mark a shift toward more refined and scientific regulatory oversight in China’s industry.   In this article, ZMUni Compliance Centre will

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2024-11-12
ChinaCosmetics
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China Greenlights First Whitening New Cosmetic Ingredient Since CSAR Implementation

      On November 4, 2024, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approved a new cosmetic ingredient, Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol (Thiamidol 630), marking the first ingredient registered since the implementation of Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) in 2021. Synthesized chemically, this new ingredient has undergone safety and efficacy verification and is approved as a whitening agent for leave-on products (excluding those posing inhalation risks).   It is noted that this is the third application submitted by the applicant Beiersdorf, following two previous rejections. This approval will facilitate Beiersdorf's relevant cosmetic products (containing this new ingredient) to smoothly enter China

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2024-11-05
ChinaCosmetics
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