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.

In Japan, foods with functional claims refer to products for which the seller files a notification with the Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) before marketing. The seller must submit scientific evidence supporting the safety and functional effectiveness of the product and may display the related functional claims. Unlike foods for specified health purpose, foods with functional claims are primarily the responsibility of the seller, and the filing process is comparatively less complex.

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.

According to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 (Feed Additives Regulation), feed additives refer to substances, microorganisms, or preparations—other than feed materials and premixes—that are intentionally added to feed or water to perform one or more functions. The EU has established a positive list of feed additives. To market a new feed additive not included in the positive list, an application for authorization must first be submitted to the EU authorities. Each authorization is valid for 10 years and may be renewed for an additional 10 years.

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.