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MOE proposes designating NPE as Class II Specified Chemical Substances to strengthen control over its production, import, and use.
On April 22, 2024, China’s National Medical Products Administration issued a notice regarding the measures to optimize the management of cosmetic safety assessments.
Main contents of NMPA notice:
Implement classified management of cosmetic safety assessment data: Enterprises are allowed to submit basic conclusions of safety assessments for certain eligible ordinary cosmetics, with the safety assessment reports to be archived by the cosmetic enterprises for future reference; and
Considering that cosmetic research and development require a certain period, to avoid the repeated investment of enterprise resources, cosmetic registrants and filers can still submit a simplified safety assessment report that meets the requirements of the Technical Guidelines for Cosmetic Safety Assessment (2021 Edition) before May 1, 2025.
To promote K-REACH registration and alleviate the pressure on registering companies, the South Korean government has introduced a series of government support programs.
On April 10, 2024, the European Commission issued Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1037, (EU) 2024/1047, (EU) 2024/1046, and (EU) 2024/1048, having regard to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015 on novel foods, authorizing the placing on the market of monosodium salt of L-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid, 3'-Sialyllactose sodium salt produced using a derivative strain of Escherichia coli W (ATCC 9637), beta-glucan from Euglena gracilis microalgae, and protein concentrate from Lemna gibba and Lemna minor as a novel food. These Regulations enter into force from April 30, 2024.
On April 11, 2024, the European Commission issued Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1052, authorizing the placing on the market of calcidiol monohydrate as a novel food. This Regulation enters into force from May 1, 2024.
Moreover, the the European Commission amended the specifications and conditions of use of 3 already authorised novel foods, namely astaxanthin-rich oleoresin from Haematococcus pluvialis algae, lactitol, and galacto-oligosaccharide.
From April 15 to April 21, 2024, the National Health Commission (NHC) Government Services Platform issued notifications regarding the approval and review of “three new foods” (new food raw materials, new food additives, and new food-related products). This includes extension notice for 10 new food additives and 7 new food-related products; notification of review opinions for 2 new food additives and 2 new food-related products; and non-approval decision on 8 new food additives.
From our years of regulatory compliance experience, we’ve translated a selection of some frequently asked questions on health food to help you gain a clearer understanding of the current requirements in China.
From our years of regulatory compliance experience, we’ve translated a selection of some frequently asked questions on new food raw material and new food additive to help you gain a clearer understanding of the current requirements in China.
On April 4, 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued a final opinion on Aluminium(SCCS/1662/23). The preliminary opinion was released on December 14, 2023.
From April 15 to April 21, 2024, the National Health Commission (NHC) Government Services Platform issued notifications for the acceptance of “three new foods” (new food raw materials, new food additives, and new food-related products). The application for the new food additive recombinant human lactoferrin has been accepted.
It’s specified in Article 8 of the Administrative Measures for the Registration of Infant Formula Products that the applicant shall possess proper production capabilities compatible with the production of its products, comply with good manufacturing practices for powdered infant formula foods, and implement a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system.
When applying for infant formula milk powder registration, the applicant shall submit 9 required documents to the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), including “8) Materials on R&D, production, and inspection capabilities”. Additionally, the review agency may organize on-site inspections as necessary for verification to ensure the consistency between the application materials and the actual circumstances.