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On February 5, 2024, the China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released a set of five technical guidance principles, with three of them specifically addressing the topic of inhalation toxicity in cosmetics. These guidelines are as follows: Technical Guidelines for the Study of Acute Inhalation Toxicity of Cosmetic Ingredients Technical Guidelines for Acute Toxicity Classification of Cosmetic Ingredients in Inhalation Toxicity Testing Technical Guidelines for the Study of 28-Day/90-Day Repeated Dose Inhalation Toxicity of Cosmetic Ingredients   Background of the Development of Technical Guidelines   The "Guiding Principles" highlight that cosmetics, when applied to the skin, hair, nails,

On January 24th, 2024, experts from the Food Evaluation Center of the State Administration for Market Regulation published an article titled "Comparative Study of Regulations on Functional Claims for Food and Health Supplements: Domestic and International Perspectives" in the journal "China Food and Nutrition."   The study analyzed regulations, standards, and guidelines from countries such as the United States, the European Union, South Korea, Japan, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, with a focus on defining, classifying, and establishing evidentiary requirements for functional claims.   The article also examined the current situation of functional claim management, health function evaluation requirements, and

China Food Regulatory Updates   On January 9, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) drafted the "Administrative Measures for Supervision and Administration of Delegated Production of Food (Draft for Comments)" and is now soliciting public opinions.   On January 9, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China publicly solicited opinions on the proposed amendment to the Mandatory National Standard No. 2, "Restrictive Packaging Requirements for Food and Cosmetics."   On January 12, 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China issued Announcement No. 744, approving methylococcus

China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates   New Cosmetics Ingredients In January 2024, a total of 12 new cosmetic ingredients were filed with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) . They include: Ingredient Name in CN & EN Filing No. Filer in CN 吡哆素三-己基癸酸酯 (Pyrethrin III Hexyl Decanoate) 20240001 克琴 东北刺参（OPLOPANAX ELATUS）不定根提取物 (Oplopanax elatus rhizome extract) 20240002 南芯医疗 二羟基苯乙醇 (2-hydroxyphenethyl alcohol) 20240003 唯铂莱 β-烟酰胺单核苷酸 (β-nicotinamide mononucleotide) 20240004 维琪 β-丙氨酰羟脯氨酰二氨基丁酸苄胺 (β-alanyl-L-histidinyl-L-lysine benzyloxy carbamate) 20240005 维琪 岩藻糖基乳糖 (Fucosyl lactose) 20240006 华熙生物 聚甘油-3 硬脂酸酯/癸二酸酯交联聚合物 (Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate/dodecane dioate crosspolymer) 20240007 赢创 双-（异硬脂酰/油酰异丙基）二甲基铵甲基硫酸盐 (Dioctadecyldimethylammonium methylsulfate) 20240008 赢创 塔凯榛桐(CARYODENDRON ORINOCENSE)籽油 (Caryodendron orinocense seed oil) 20240009 仙婷 短莛飞蓬（ERIGERON BREVISCAPUS）提取物 (Erigeron breviscapus extract) 20240010 贝泰妮 荔枝草（SALVIA PLEBEIA）提取物 (Salvia plebeia extract) 20240011 贝泰妮

On January 24, 2024, the General Administration of Customs of China reported that 234 batches of food in December 2023 did not meet safety and hygiene requirements and were rejected at ports.   The top three reasons for food rejection were: Labeling and packaging issues: 43% Inspection and quarantine issues: 23% Certificate or certification materials issues: 19%   A significant number of non-compliant labeling cases were identified among the food items not allowed entry. Over 40 products from Japan, weighing over 13 tons, were affected. These included pre-packaged foods like ice cream and biscuits.   Differences in food labeling requirements

Previously, the Chinese government had imposed regulatory requirements on products containing triethanolamine, including cosmetics, as part of chemical risk control. These requirements involved obtaining approvals for importing and exporting controlled chemicals, as well as acquiring licenses for dual-use items and technology import and export. Additionally, certain bonded warehouses advised against storing cosmetics with triethanolamine for cross-border imports, as they would be unable to process the Dual-Use Items and Technologies Import/Export License during inspections, resulting in the need to return the goods.   Just yesterday (January 25, 2024), the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, in conjunction with the Ministry of

On January 17, 2024, the concurrent forum of COSME TOKYO 2024, organized by JBC (Japan Buyers Community) in collaboration with COSME Week, successfully concluded in Tokyo, Japan. The forum focused on addressing the challenges and pain points faced by small and medium-sized Japanese brands when entering the Chinese market while seeking feasible solutions. It provided brands and industry professionals with an opportunity for in-depth exchanges to navigate the complexities of entering the Chinese market.     Ms. Susie Shao, Business Director of ZMUni Compliance Center, was invited as a guest speaker to deliver a keynote speech titled "Navigating the New

On January 19, 2024, China's National Food Safety Standards Review Committee released the "General Rules for Labeling of Prepackaged Food for Food Safety National Standards (Draft for Comments)" (hereinafter referred to as the Draft for Comments), with a deadline for comments set for February 29, 2024.     The draft for comments is the third public solicitation of opinions for GB 7718 "General Rules for Labeling of Prepackaged Food" in 2018 and 2019. The current version is GB 7718-2011, which was released on April 20, 2011, and implemented on April 20, 2012.   ZMUn Compliance Center has compiled the significant