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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

The global cosmetics regulatory environment continues to evolve. To help businesses stay updated with regulatory changes, ZMUni Compliance Center regularly releases a monthly recap of global cosmetics regulations. This article covers the regulatory developments related to cosmetics in China and globally in February 2026, with an emphasis on updates in cosmetic ingredients and cosmetic management, among other areas.     China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates New Cosmetics Ingredients (NCI) In February 2026, 17 new cosmetic ingredients were notified with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). They include:   The technical requirements for the 17 NCIs mentioned above have not been disclosed, and they have not

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

The global cosmetics regulatory environment continues to evolve. To help businesses stay updated with regulatory changes, ZMUni Compliance Center regularly releases a monthly recap of global cosmetics regulations. This article covers the regulatory developments related to cosmetics in China and globally in January 2026, with an emphasis on updates in cosmetic ingredients and cosmetic management, among other areas.     China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates New Cosmetics Ingredients (NCI) In January 2026, 19 new cosmetic ingredients were notified with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). They include:   The technical requirements for the 19 NCIs mentioned above have not been disclosed, and they have not

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

This article provides a comprehensive overview of key regulatory developments in the food sector in December 2025, 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 Three New Food Updates: Consultations on Eight New Food Additive Varieties In December, 2025, the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) released draft public consultation documents covering eight new food additive varieties. The proposed additives include 3'-sialyllactose sodium

The global cosmetics regulatory environment continues to evolve. To help businesses stay updated with regulatory changes, ZMUni Compliance Center regularly releases a monthly recap of global cosmetics regulations. This article covers the regulatory developments related to cosmetics in China and globally in December 2025, with an emphasis on updates in cosmetic ingredients and cosmetic management, among other areas.     China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates New Cosmetics Ingredients (NCI) In December 2025, 20 new cosmetic ingredients were notified with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). They include:   To learn more about these NCIs and their respective companies, check out the following episodes:

Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) has long attracted global attention as a promising ingredient in health supplements and functional foods, due to its potential role in supporting cellular metabolism, healthy aging, and overall well-being.   In recent weeks, key regulatory developments driving in major markets have brought clarity to NMN's legal status, creating new opportunities for the supplement industry.      United States: FDA Restores NMN's Dietary Supplement Status   On December 9, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a response letter on Regulations.gov, addressing submissions by Chinese company SyncoZymes (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. regarding β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN).    *Image source: Regulations.gov   The