On December 8, 2025, Tianjin Hesheng Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (HS SynBio) (Tianjin) received “FDA has no questions” letter. This marks the official recognition of its HMO 2'-Fucosyllactose (2'-FL) as GRAS.

On December 2, 2025, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued 4 new food additives for public comments, including 1 new food nutrition enhancer, 1 food processing aid, 2 food additives with additional requirements for quality specifications. Comments are welcomed before January 2, 2026.

The recent approval of the Mycoprotein from Fusarium venenatum marks a significant milestone for Fushine Biotech. As the technical supporter, CIRS Group assisted the company throughout the entire application process. Previously, CIRS had already supported Fushine in securing U.S. market access for the same ingredient through the GRAS Notice. These approvals – both in China and the United States – not only reflect Fushine Biotech’s strong R&D capacity and high product quality, but also underscores CIRS Group’s professional expertise in global food regulatory compliance.

On November 27, 2025, National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China (NHC) issued an announcement (No. 7 of 2025) for “Three New Foods” with 14 products approved, including 3 new food raw materials, 8 new food additives, and 3 food-related products.

China's NHC issued notifications regarding the acceptance of “three new foods”. The applications for one new food material (Inactivated Akkermansia muciniphila YGMCC 2645) and three new food-related products have been received.

China's NHC issued notifications regarding the acceptance of “three new foods”. The applications for three new food materials, 3 new food additives have been received and 2 food-related products.

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). The notifications included: 19 notifications of extension notice; 9 notifications of review opinions.

On November 18, 2025, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued 8 new food raw materials. Comments are welcomed before December 18, 2025.

On November 18, 2025, the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) announced a public consultation concerning two new varieties of food-related products, including polyvinyl alcohol.

In our previous articles, we have translated the frequently asked questions regarding the health food acceptance and the application of infant formula products in China. Today, we will continue with the FAQs on the application of food for special medical purposes in China.