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On May 18, 2026, China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) released its list of non-compliant imported food products for April 2026. A total of 463 batches from 37 countries and regions were denied entry, representing a a month-on-month increase of approximately 4% (up 18 batches from 445 in March 2026) and a year-on-year increase of about 43% (up 138 batches from 325 in the same period last year).   The rejected shipments spanned a wide range of categories, including capsules, frozen meat, poultry and aquatic products, nuts and nut products, beverages, bird's nest, alcoholic beverages, grains and grain products, baked

  On May 20, 2026, China's National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued a public consultation on 6 new food additives. The consultation is open until June 20, 2026, and comments or suggestions can be submitted to the official email address: xspyl@cfsa.net.cn.   Details are as follows: No. Name in EN Remark 1 Lacto-N-tetraose, LNT New food nutrition fortifier 2 Ascorbyl palmitate (enzymatic) Food additives with expand usage scope and amount 3 Neotame Food additives with expand usage scope and amount 4 Casein phosphopeptide (CPP) Food nutrition fortifier with expand usage scope 5 thaumatin(fermentation) Food additives with added

On October 20, 2025, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced a three-year pilot initiative for electronic cosmetic labels, marking a major step in the digitalization of cosmetic labeling in China. As one of the designated pilot regions, Shanghai officially launched the initiative on February 1, 2026.      As the implementation of the electronic cosmetic label initiative progresses, Shanghai Customs and Shanghai Medical Products Administration jointly issued an announcement on May 9, 2026 regarding the pilot application of electronic labels for imported cosmetics in Shanghai. The measures are intended to further optimize the port business environment and support the

    On May 15, 2026, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued Announcement No. 48 of 2026, incorporating three revised cosmetic standards into the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (STSC 2015).   Among these, the revised standards for Biphenyl-2-ol and its salts and Acid Violet 43 (CI 60730) will take effect on June 1, 2028, with detailed requirements as follows: Chapter Reference No. Substance Name Maximum Concentration in Cosmetic Products Restrictions and Requirements Mandatory Labeling Requirements Chapter 3.1 Permitted Preservatives for Use in Cosmetics (Table 4) 34 Biphenyl-2-ol and its salts (a) 0.2% (as phenol) for rinse-off products;

   From May 6 to 11, 2026, 10 new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs) have completed notifications with China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).     Botanical Extracts & Actives   Dendrobium officinale oligosaccharides, notified by Beijing Dr Plant Biotechnology Co., Ltd., a well-known Chinese cosmetics company recognized for its plant-based skincare philosophy. The company has established multiple botanical research bases and specialized laboratories across China, and has developed skincare products featuring high-altitude botanical ingredients such as Dendrobium and Cordyceps.   Camellia petelotii flower extract,one of the most frequently notified NCIs, marks the eighth notification related to Camellia petelotii. Rich in more

    On May 6, 2026, China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) released the Administrative Measures on Inspection and Quarantine of Imported and Exported Cosmetics (GACC Order No. 284), which will take effect on December 1, 2026, allowing a transition period of over seven months for industry compliance preparation.   The new Measures replace the previous framework issued in 2011 and revised in 2018. Against the backdrop of evolving trade practices and the implementation of China's Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR), the regulatory system has been updated to better align with digitalized supervision and current industry development.   Compared

This article provides a comprehensive overview of key regulatory developments in the food sector in April 2026, both in China and internationally. It focuses on updates related to new food ingredients, food additives, health foods, and feed, aiming to offer timely and in-depth regulatory alerts for enterprises engaged in food import and export. China Food Regulatory Updates Chinese Mainland   🔘  China Releases April 2026 Review Updates on New Food Ingredients and Additives   In April 2026, China's National Health Commission (NHC) released several "three new foods" review updates, including public consultations on four new food ingredients, including glucosyl hesperidin,

The global cosmetics regulatory environment continues to evolve. To help businesses stay updated with regulatory changes, ZMUni Compliance Center regularly releases a monthly recap of global cosmetics regulations. This article covers the regulatory developments related to cosmetics in China and globally in April 2026, with an emphasis on updates in cosmetic ingredients and cosmetic management, among other areas.   China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates New Cosmetics Ingredients (NCI)   In April 2026, 22 new cosmetic ingredients were notified with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). They include:   The technical requirements for the 22 NCIs mentioned above have not been disclosed, and they have