JD Health Launches Special Incentives for New Merchants
JD Health is stepping up its effort to attract new merchants in 2026 with a special incentive program for companies entering its health category during the second quarter. The policy […]
Development of the National Standard for “Health Food Ingredient Lutein Esters” Gets Underway
On April 2, China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries Co., Ltd. issued a notice broadly soliciting members for the standard drafting working group and collecting suggestions from […]
China’s First Food Production License for Alginate Oligosaccharides Issued in Qingdao
Recently, the Qingdao Administrative Approval Service Bureau issued China’s first food production license for alginate oligosaccharides to Qingdao Dakang Marine Biotechnology Co., Ltd. This marks the first application of the […]
China’s Health Supplement Market Continues Expansion as Daily Nutrition Becomes Mainstream
China’s dietary supplement and health food market is undergoing a structural transformation, shifting from a niche, gift-driven category toward a mainstream daily consumption market, according to recent industry analysis. Data […]
Lycopene Proposed for Inclusion in the Catalog of Health Food Ingredients in China
Recently, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released the Catalog of Health Food Ingredients: Lycopene (Draft for Public Comment), proposing to include lycopene in the catalog of health food ingredients and […]
Chinese Companies Lead U.S. FDA GRAS Clearances in Q1 2026

In recent years, there has been a steady increase in the number of GRAS notices submitted to the U.S. FDA. Since 2026, the U.S. FDA has been continuously updating its […]
China Customs Releases FAQs on New Overseas Food Facility Registration Rules

New FAQs provide added detail on registration, renewals, and customs declaration requirements ahead of the June 1, 2026 implementation date, with important implications for dietary supplement exporters. China Customs has […]
Niagen Bioscience Collaborates with USP to Establish First-Ever USP Monograph for Nicotinamide Riboside Chloride (NRCl), the Patented Form in Niagen®

NR is the first among NR, NMN, and NAD+ to receive a pharmacopeial quality benchmark, reinforcing Niagen Bioscience’s leadership in NAD+ science and ingredient quality LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Niagen Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: […]
SAMR Fully Launches Campaign to Improve Online Food Safety Compliance
On March 31, the State Administration for Market Regulation convened representatives from e-commerce companies, industry associations, regulatory authorities, news media, and consumers to launch a series of initiatives aimed at […]
SAMR Sets 2026 Legislative Agenda, Including Health Food Advertising Rules
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has released its 2026 key legislative work plan, outlining a broad list of regulatory updates across market supervision, food safety, quality control, and […]