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This article provides a comprehensive overview of key regulatory developments in the food sector in February 2026, both in China and internationally. It focuses on updates related to new food ingredients, food additives, health foods, and feed, aiming to offer timely and in-depth regulatory alerts for enterprises engaged in food import and export.   China Food Regulatory Updates China   🔘 China Three New Foods Updates in February   Issue Date Type Category Substance February 5, 2026 Approval Notice Three New Foods See details February 11, 2026 Public Consultation New Food Ingredient Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis CP-9 February 14, 2026 Public Consultation

This article provides a comprehensive overview of key regulatory developments in the food sector in January 2026, both in China and internationally. It focuses on updates related to new food ingredients, food additives, health foods, and feed, aiming to offer timely and in-depth regulatory alerts for enterprises engaged in food import and export.   China Food Regulatory Updates Chinese Mainland   🔘 China Approves New Health Function Claims to Support Bone and Joint Health   On January 15, 2026, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) officially added a new health function to the Health Function Catalogue Allowed for Health Food Claims - Helps

As global regulatory frameworks for cosmetics and food continue to evolve, companies are facing increasingly detailed requirements around ingredient safety, scientific assessment, and market access. Keeping pace with these changes has become an essential part of everyday regulatory and compliance work.   Throughout 2025, ZMUni Compliance Centre has closely tracked regulatory developments across China and major international markets, while continuing to support clients through practical compliance consulting and project-based regulatory services. Alongside this work, we have also continued to share regulatory updates and practical insights through our website, industry events, and professional communication channels.   Based on this ongoing monitoring and