
From September 1 to 17, a total of seven new cosmetic ingredients completed notification with China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). The technical requirements for all related NCIs have not yet been publicly disclosed.
Shikimic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid. IIt is widely found in plants, particularly in the fruits of Illicium species such as star anise. In the pharmaceutical field, shikimic acid is of significant value as a key starting material for the synthesis of the anti-influenza drug oseltamivir (brand name: Tamiflu). With the development of biotechnology, microbial fermentation has gradually become an important production method for shikimic acid, alongside traditional plant extraction methods.
The notifier is the parent company of HBN, a well-known Chinese skincare brand focused on functional skincare.
Glycyl Tyrosine is a dipeptide formed by linking glycine and tyrosine through a peptide bond.
This is the sixth cosmetic new ingredient successfully notified by Reideline since the launch of its first NCI in 2023.
Acetamidoethoxyethanol, CAS No. 118974-46-2. In the EU CosIng database, it is listed as a humectant.
Nouryon, formerly part of AkzoNobel's Specialty Chemicals business, became an independent company following its separation in 2018. Its business covers a range of sectors, including personal care, cleaning, coatings, agriculture and food, and pharmaceuticals.
To date, this is Nouryon's second cosmetic new ingredient successfully notified in China since 2021.
Camellia Chekiangoleosa contains various chemical constituents, including saponins, polyphenols, flavonoids, sterols, and fatty acids, and exhibits a range of biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and photoprotective properties. It has broad applications in food, cosmetics, health products, and biomedicine, and is considered to have significant economic value.
The notifier, Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group Co., Ltd., was established in 2011. It is a multi-brand, omnichannel cosmetics company engaged in cosmetics R&D, manufacturing, and sales. Its core brand, Forest Cabin, was founded in 2003 and focuses on developing a premium Chinese skincare brand. As a core ingredient of Forest Cabin, camellia is a high-quality botanical resource sourced from China's rich plant diversity and has become an important part of the brand’s identity.
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