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Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are the third most abundant solid nutrient in breast milk, following only lactose and lipids. HMOs form a variety of complex structures through different combinations of five basic components—glucose, galactose, N-acetylglucosamine, L-fucose, and N-acetylneuraminic acid—and possess multiple functions, including regulating the gut microbiota, establishing the intestinal barrier, boosting immunity, and enhancing cognitive development.

On March 31, 2026, the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has decided to abandon the proposal pursuant to section 56 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (the FSANZ Act).

This article summarizes the approval status and usage of HMOs in the Australia–New Zealand for industry reference.

In 2025, the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) maintained a steady pace in the approval of food ingredients. CIRS Group conducted a statistical review of the 2025 submissions in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to provide data references and trend insights for companies planning to enter the ANZ market.

The Growth Asia SUMMIT 2024, jointly hosted by William Reed Business Media along with its esteemed publications NutraIngredients and FoodNavigator, concluded on July 18 at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. The summit brought together global compliance experts and industry leaders to discuss a range of topics, including infant nutrition, food and nutra for kids, maternal and women’s health, active lifestyle, nutrition and protein trends, healthier product innovation, and healthy ageing. The event served as a crucial platform for industry development, collaboration, and the exploration of new opportunities.

The highly anticipated industry event, the Growth Asia Summit, will once again commence in Singapore, aiming to provide a platform for exchange and sharing among R&D experts in the health food industry, market and trend analysts, top scholars, and well-known brands, offering comprehensive growth opportunities for the sector. The summit will focus on infant Nutrition, Food and Nutra for Kids, Maternal and Women’s Health; Active Lifestyle Nutrition and Protein Trends plus Healthier Product Innovation; Healthy Ageing etc.

We have made a list of free webinars scheduled for 2024 for your reference.

Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) stand as a unique carbohydrate present exclusively in breast milk, ranking as the third-largest solid component, following lactose and fat. With diverse functions, HMOs play a crucial role in enhancing gut microbiota, boosting cognitive function, and alleviating irritable bowel syndrome, among other benefits. Currently, there are over 200 known types of HMOs, each with distinct structures, functions, and applications. Notably, the compliance efforts of several types of HMOs have been initiated globally.

In line with the desire the improve the living standards, the demand for health care products in Vietnam has grown tremendously in the last couple of years. With regards to health products, Vietnam was rather late in welcoming them, compared to other countries in the world. Only during the 1990s that health products finally made their way to the Vietnamese market. The majority of these products were imported, mainly from the United States, China and South Korea. Given this si