On November 27, 2025, EFSA updated a series of administrative guidance regarding novel food, food improvement agents (including food additives, food enzymes and food spices), and feed additives. This update was not only a mere streamlining of application procedures, but a signal for EU to raising regulatory requirements.

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).

Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN) is currently undergoing regulatory authorization processes in multiple major global markets. To help companies clearly understand the international compliance status of NMN, CIRS has summarized recent regulatory developments in the United States, Australia, and the European Union for reference.

On 3 November 2025, EFSA released its safety evaluation report on synthetic cannabidiol (CBD) as a novel food. According to the assessment conducted by EFSA’s expert panel, the safety of the NF synthetic CBD cannot be established.

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.