To help companies respond to these policy changes, CIRS Group, together with HPA-Global, is to host a free webinar on the Policy Trends in Cross-Border E-Commerce for Imported Health Foods & Blue Hat Registration and Filing on Wednesday, 12:00-13:00 pm (EST), August 12, 2026.

China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) has optimized the documentation requirements for the iterim testing registration of agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). This regulatory update significantly streamlines the application process, offering a faster and more efficient pathway for biotech developers, research institutions, and agricultural feed additive manufacturers.

China’s SAMR has proposed updated health food registration rules, expanding regulations beyond wild species to cover all plant and animal ingredients. The draft tightens prohibitions on animal materials while easing certain cultivated plant restrictions. Businesses must ensure supply chain traceability, verify species lists, and adjust non-compliant product formulations.

Recently, China's National Health Commission (NHC) issued notifications regarding the approval and review of “Three new foods” (new food raw materials, new food additives, and new food-related products).

China NHC issued notifications regarding the acceptance of “three new foods”. The applications for 5 new food materials, 2 new food additives and 5 new food-related products have been received.

On July 15, 2026, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued 3 new food additives for public comments, including 1 food additive with expanded application scope and 2 food additives with supplementary quality specification. Comments are welcomed before August 14,, 2026.

In the first half of 2026, China’s National Health Commission (NHC) issued two “Three New Foods” announcements (Announcement No. 1 and Announcement No. 5 of 2026), approving a total of 38 products, including new food raw materials, new food additives, and new food-related products. Among these, 18 were approved as new food additives.

On July 13, 2026, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued 4 new food materials. Comments are welcomed before August 12, 2026.

In the first half of 2026, China’s National Health Commission (NHC) issued two “Three New Foods” announcements (Announcement No. 1 and Announcement No. 5 of 2026), approving a total of 38 products, including new food raw materials, new food additives, and new food-related products. Among these, 12 were approved as new food raw materials. In addition, seven new food ingredients were added to the Termination of Review List, while five new food ingredients entered the public consultation stage.

China NHC issued notifications regarding the acceptance of “three new foods”. The applications for 2 new food materials and 1 new food additives have been received.