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  This article focuses on summarizing the regulatory developments related to food within China and internationally in February 2025, with an emphasis on updates in regulations concerning new food ingredients, food additives, feed additives, and special foods.     China Food Regulatory Updates    Three New Food On February 10, 2025, China's National Health Commission (NHC) issued Announcement No. 1 of 2025, approving five new food ingredients, eight new food additives varieties with two expanded usage scope. Category Name in EN Status Remark New Food Ingredients Steviapoly phenols Approved / Lemon myrtle leaf Maqui berry anthocyanins Wheat polar lipids Calcium β-hydroxy-β-methyl butyrate (CaHMB) New Food Additive Varieties Butylated hydroxytoluene food additive Phosphodiesterase I food

  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 within China and internationally in February 2025, with an emphasis on updates in cosmetic ingredient, cosmetic safety assessment, labeling.     China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates   New Cosmetics Ingredients (NCI) Notification In February 2025, 9 new cosmetic ingredients were notified with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). They include: Ingredient Name in CN Notification No. Notifier 棕榈酰七肽-101 202500011 上海瑞思美泰生化技术有限公司 雪莲花（Saussurea involucrata）愈伤组织粉 202500012 广州青囊生物科技有限公司 酵母菌/松茸（TRICHOLOMA MATSUTAKE）发酵产物滤液 202500013 稀物集（广州）生物科技有限公司 二羟基苯乙醇 Dihydroxyphenylethanol 202500014

Fragrance is one of the top five allergens in cosmetic ingredients. For sensitive consumers, even trace amounts can trigger allergic reactions. To enhance transparency and help consumers make informed choices, regulators worldwide are tightening fragrance allergen labeling requirements. Countries and regions such as the EU, US, and China have been revising their policies to reflect growing safety concerns.     To support businesses stay compliant, ZMUni Compliance Centre has compiled fragrance allergen labeling requirements across key global markets.   China China currently requires fragrance allergen labeling only for children's cosmetics. Technical Guidelines for Children Cosmetics, issued on August 31, 2023, emphasize that formulations for

  This article focuses on summarizing the regulatory developments related to food within China and internationally in January 2025, with an emphasis on updates in regulations concerning new food ingredients, food additives, feed additives, and special foods.   China Food Regulatory Updates   Special Food   1. On December 31, 2024, the Hainan Provincial Market Supervision Administration released two guidelines related to special foods: the Application Guidelines for Temporary Import and Use of Food for Special Medical Purpose in the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone of the Hainan Free Trade Port(Trial) and the Application Guidelines for Temporary Import and Use of

  This article covers the regulatory developments related to cosmetics within China and internationally in January 2025, with an emphasis on updates in China new cosmetic ingredient notifications, cosmetic safety assessment, labeling, and import/export alerts.   China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates New Cosmetics Ingredients (NCI) Notification In January 2025, 10 new cosmetic ingredients were notified with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). They include: Ingredient Name in CN & EN Notification No. Notifier 人参半乳糖醛酸寡糖 20250001 蓝科医美科学技术（吉林）有限公司 岩藻糖基乳糖 FUCOSYLLACTOSE 20250002 虹摹生物科技（上海）有限公司 山茶油酰甘氨酸 20250003 江西初美化妆品有限公司 金耳（NAEMATELIA AURANTIALBA）子实体提取物 20250004 昆明康尔迅生物工程有限公司 3'-唾液酸乳糖钠盐 3'-Sialyllactose Sodium Salt 20250005 深圳瑞德林生物技术有限公司 5’-胞苷酸二钠 Disodium Cytidine Phosphate 20250006 ヤマサ醤油株式会社 (Japan) 棕榈酰二十五肽-12 20250007 成都凯捷多肽科技有限公司 蓝玉簪龙胆（Gentiana veitchiorum）花提取物 Gentiana Veitchiorum

  In 2024, major regulatory changes were driven by high-profile incidents and evolving policy landscapes. For example, Japan's red yeast rice incident prompted stricter oversight of functional food labeling regulations. Meanwhile, new regulations in Brazil and the EU on novel food are shaping future application pathways, and the U.S. FDA's shift in collaboration with AAFCO is redefining the regulatory framework for animal feed and pet food.   Focusing on global dynamics, ZMUni Compliance Centre has summarized the key global regulations and policies that have had a major impact on the industry this year, as outlined below:   European Union   EU Novel Food Guidelines Update On September 30,

The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) plays a vital role in cosmetics regulation within the EU. Its responsibilities include providing scientific opinions, conducting risk assessments, developing and updating guidelines, and advancing alternative testing methods. According to China's Guidelines for Use of Cosmetic Ingredient Data, the evaluation conclusions published by internationally recognized cosmetic safety assessment institutions can serve as a primary data type. This makes SCCS scientific opinions a key source for the full version of China's CPSR.   SCCS opinions are categorized as: Preliminary Opinions open for comments Opinions being finalised Final Opinions Previous committee   In 2024, SCCS issued 14 final

In 2024, the global cosmetics industry witnessed several significant regulatory updates. These changes have not only impacted the research, development, production, and sales of products but also posed new challenges to companies' export strategies.   This article provides a comprehensive overview of key regulatory updates in major global markets for 2024, offering a convenient reference for relevant businesses and industry professionals.   I. Cosmetic Regulatory Updates in EU   Two New Categories of Cosmetic Products Added   On February 20, 2024, the European Commission updated the Manual Of The Working Group On Cosmetic Products (Sub-Group On Borderline Products) On The