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  On July 17, 2025, China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) released its list of non-compliant imported food products for June 2025. According to the list, a total of 485 batches from 45 countries and regions were denied entry — representing a 4% increase from the previous month and a 13% rise year-on-year. The number of non-compliant food imports continues to rise.   The majority of non-compliant imports came from Spain (18.1%), the U.S. ranked second (17.5%), followed by Brazil (13.2%), and Japan (7.4%). Key reasons for import rejections included:   - Non-compliance with national food standards (272 batches) - Unqualified labeling (55 batches) - Discrepancy between cargo and certificates (54

For related insights on ingredient approvals, see our article on New Food Ingredient Applications in China – H1 2025. Both food ingredients and food additives are regulated under China's "Three New Foods" system.     Overview As of June 30, 2025, China's National Health Commission (NHC) released two official "Three New Foods" announcements (Notice No. 1 and No. 3 of 2025), approving 14 new food additive varieties, including new substances, expanded usage scopes, and updated specifications. This is consistent with the number of approvals granted in the first half of 2024, indicating a stable regulatory pace.   H1 2025 at

As the food industry grows and consumer demands diversify, innovation in new food ingredients becomes crucial for product differentiation and market strategy in China.   This article summarizes China's new food ingredient acceptance, approval, and regulatory trends in H1 2025 (data up to June 30), offering practical compliance insights for food companies.     Application Trends and Review Progress In H1 2025, China had received 34 new food ingredient applications, marking a significant year-on-year increase. Among them, 27 were domestic and 7 were imported. Compared with the same period in 2024, the number of applications more than doubled—already surpassing the full-year

This article provides a comprehensive overview of key regulatory developments in the food sector in June 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 Regulations & Standards   In June 2025, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress released the Draft Amendment to the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China for public consultation. Enterprises are encouraged to submit their feedback via the official NPC website

      On July 2, 2025, the National Health Commission of China officially approved 20 substances as "Three-New Food", including 5 new food ingredients, 9 new food additives, and 6 new food-related products.    Among the highlights is the long-anticipated D-allulose, a rare sugar gaining popularity in global low-calorie and functional food markets, marking China's first official approval of D-allulose.    The details of the new food ingredients and additives are as follows:   New food ingredients:   No. Name in EN Remark 1 D-allulose/D-psicose Process 1: Fermentation using Escherichia coli K12 MG1655 AS10 (from glucose/sucrose); synthetic biology-based; includes

On June 19, 2025, China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) released its list of non-compliant imported food products for May 2025. According to the list, a total of 428 batches from 38 countries and regions were denied entry — representing a 32% increase from the previous month and a 24% rise year-on-year. The number of non-compliant food imports continues to rise.   The majority of non-compliant imports came from the U.S. (20.3%), Hong Kong SAR, China ranked second (17.8%), Japan (14.3%), and Indonesia (6.5%). Key reasons for import rejections included:   - Non-compliance with national food standards - Unqualified labeling  - Discrepancy between cargo and certificates - Registration

China is a global pioneer in the industrialization of recombinant collagen, leading in large-scale production and commercial application. With advantages in safety, functionality, and sustainability, recombinant collagen is gaining wider adoption across medical aesthetics, cosmetics, and functional nutrition.   This article provides an overview of the regulatory requirements for recombinant collagen in China, focusing on its use in both the cosmetic and food sectors.     1. Definition of Recombinant Collagen in China In China, Recombinant collagen's applications are primarily focused in the medical aesthetics industry. The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China has issued guidelines including the Naming Guidelines

      On June 10, 2025, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), in collaboration with the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), released the draft Administrative Measures for Supervision of Live-Stream E-commerce for public comment. The proposed regulation aims to further standardize market order, protect the legitimate rights and interests of all stakeholders, and promote the healthy development of the live-stream e-commerce sector. Comments are welcomed until July 10, 2025.   The key provisions of the draft regulation are as follows:   Refining the responsibilities and obligations of live-stream e-commerce platform operators. Clarifying the duties of livestream room operators, service agencies for livestream marketing