Morinaga Milk Industry Launches New “Bifidobacteria Yogurt” in Japan
Morinaga Milk Industry announced that it will launch a new “Bifidobacteria Yogurt” nationwide in Japan on April 14. This product is Japan’s first yogurt that uses bifidobacteria as the sole […]
Japan Issues the “Japan Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labeling Guidelines”
On February 26, 2026, the Consumer Affairs Agency released the Japan Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labeling Guidelines. The Guidelines include: (1) the background and objectives of the document; (2) the definition of […]
China Solicites Public Opinions on Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis CP-9
On February 11, 2026, the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment solicited public opinions on the new food raw material Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis CP-9, with the deadline […]
Probiotics China News Bites – February 2026

1. On February 5, 2026, China’s National Health Commission (NHC) released an announcement approving 22 types of “Three New Foods”, including Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis YLGB-1496. It has been approved […]
Probiotics China News Bites – May 2025

On May 20, at the 20th Probiotics and Health Symposium, the “Top Ten Landmark Achievements of China’s Probiotics Industry from 2005 to 2025” were officially released: (1) Establishment of a […]
Probiotics and Innovative Ingredients China Summit

Information on HPA-China’s Seminars in China June 2025 Attention Industry Leaders! The clock is ticking to secure your spot at two of the most anticipated events in the dietary supplement […]
Probiotics China News Bites – February 2025

Recently, the National Health Commission has newly accepted the applications for six novel food ingredients. These include silk fibroin protein, β-lactoglobulin (non-animal source), N-acetylneuraminic acid, Fusarium venenatum protein, Lactobacillus paracasei […]
Probiotics China News Bites – January 2025

At the 7th China International Import Expo, Ausnutria showcased nearly 60 products from its six imported brands, including Kabrita, Hyproca, Nutrition Care, Oz Farm, Amalthea, and CBM goat milk-based powder. […]
HPA-China Welcomes Latest Member

The association welcomes LycoRed to the growing number of member companies to utilize HPA-China’s variety of services including regulatory support, market entry, marketing, cross border e-commerce intel, partner search, seminars […]
Probiotics China News Bites – November 2024

On October 29, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued a “Notice on Public Comments for 107 Proposed National Standard Projects, Including ‘Health Food Raw Materials – Probiotics’.” The […]