导航菜单
In August, a total of five new cosmetic ingredients completed notification with China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), significantly fewer than in previous months. The technical requirements for all related NCIs have not yet been publicly disclosed.
Camellia petelotii is a species of the genus Camellia in the family Theaceae, mainly distributed in southern Guangxi, China, with limited distribution in Yunnan, Guangdong, and other regions.
Since 2021, related Camellia chrysantha ingredients have been notified nine times. This marks the first notification of Camellia petelotii callus.
The notifier, Hangzhou Shicang Xinya Biotechnology Co., Ltd., is a subsidiary of Veminsyn Biotech, a biotechnology company founded by PhD researchers from Peking University and Tsinghua University. The company focuses on the development and production of bio-based innovative ingredients for beauty and skincare and has previously notified several plant callus-derived ingredients.
Akkermansia muciniphila (AKK) is a commensal bacterium naturally found in the human gut. Research has shown that AKK plays a unique role in areas such as metabolic disorders, cancer, and immunotherapy. In recent years, it has gained popularity as a "star gut microbe." In the health food sector, AKK has already been developed into a variety of products, including capsules and tablets. This marks AKK's second notification as an NCI.
The notifier, Moon Biotechno, established in 2016, specializes in microbial discovery and the development of biomanufacturing technologies.
Synotis solidaginea is a perennial herb belonging to the family Asteraceae and the genus Synotis. According to a field resource survey conducted by the Xizang Institute for Food and Drug Control, it is mainly distributed across Xizang and western Sichuan, growing at elevations of approximately 2,130–4,568 meters.
Studies have shown that Synotis solidaginea is rich in various flavonoids and phenolic acids, including rutin, hyperoside, isoquercitrin, nicotiflorin, astragalin, chlorogenic acid, isochlorogenic acid A, and isochlorogenic acid C, providing a scientific basis for its potential applications in cosmetics.
The successful notification of Synotis solidaginea flower/leaf/stem extract as an NCI reflects collaboration among government authorities, research institutions, manufacturers, toxicology and efficacy testing laboratories, and professional regulatory service providers. ZMUni Compliance Centre was honored to support the NCI notification as the professional regulatory service provider, contributing to the exploration of modern applications for distinctive plant resources.
Gymnadenia orchidis Lindl., commonly known as Southwest Shou Shen(“西南手参" in Chinese), is a perennial herb in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). Its tubers resemble a human palm, giving the plant its name. Traditionally used as a food-medicine resource in China, the tubers are commonly used in medicinal cuisine, including infused liquor and soups.
The notifier, Zhejiang Lini Biotechnology Co., Ltd., was established in 2011 and specializes in the R&D, brand operation, channel sales, and e-commerce of sensitive scalp care products. Its brand portfolio includes Clinitech.
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