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This article provides a comprehensive overview of key regulatory developments in the food sector in September 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 🔘 China Updates on Three New Foods in September 2025 In September 2025, China's National Health Commission (NHC) announced the termination of the review for two new food ingredient applications of D-allulose, and released a public consultation on seven new varieties of food additives, including three

This article provides a comprehensive overview of key regulatory developments in the food sector in May 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 Three New Food   On May 7, 2025, the China National Health Commission (NHC) released a notice approving 11 substances as Three New Foods, including tow new food ingredients, 6 new food additives and 3 food-related products. See previous report.    On May

As cosmetic brands expand internationally to strengthen their global presence, they must navigate a patchwork of regulations that vary widely by country—from safety standards to labeling and registration requirements. Understanding these differences is critical to ensuring compliance and avoiding costly setbacks.   To help cosmetic enterprises better understand the regulatory landscape of key markets and mitigate potential compliance risks, ZMUni Compliance Centre has compiled an overview of major cosmetic regulatory authorities and relevant laws and regulations worldwide.   Country/Region Competent Authority Key Regulation China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) National Institute of Food and Drug

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