Probiotics China News Bites – July 2026
EU Novel Food Report in the First Half of 2026
Based on publicly available information from the Open EFSA and regulations issued by the European Commission, CIRS conducted a statistical analysis of the EU Novel Food (NF) approval dynamics in the first half of […]
TrueBroc Presents at Innovative Ingredients China

On June 15, 2026, association member Tony Talalay CEO of Brassica Protection Products LLC makers of TrueBroc, a high-end water extracted broccoli seed extract, presented at HPA-Global & HPA-China‘s “Innovative […]
Chuan Ning Biotechnology Commercializes Ergothioneine, Inositol and Other High-Value Ingredients
Chuan Ning Biotechnology is expanding its synthetic-biology business with the industrial-scale production of several high-value ingredients for health foods, cosmetics and personal-care products. The company reported that ergothioneine, inositol and […]
Swisse Growth in China Driven by Douyin and Major E-Commerce Platforms
H&H International’s adult nutrition and care business reportedly achieved steady double-digit growth during the first half of 2026, supported by continued expansion in mainland China, Australia, New Zealand, and other […]
Online Health-Food False Claims Remain a Major Enforcement Priority in China
False and misleading online promotion was one of China’s most prominent food-safety concerns during the first half of 2026, according to an analysis by Foodmate. Key issues included misleading “foreign […]
China Customs Rejects 548 Imported Food Shipments in June
China’s General Administration of Customs reported that 548 batches of imported food and 11 batches of cosmetics failed to meet entry requirements during June 2026. The announcement was published on […]
China’s New National Health Plan Explicitly Supports Development of Health Foods
China’s State Council has released the National Health 15th Five-Year Plan, establishing the country’s principal health policy priorities through 2030. The plan was issued by the State Council on July […]
Harbin Issues Detailed Compliance Guidance for Health-Food Advertising
The Harbin Municipal Administration for Market Regulation has issued a compliance reminder for companies involved in producing, operating, reviewing, or publishing health-food advertisements in China. Published on July 16, 2026, […]
China-Led Study Looks at Resveratrol and PCOS-Related Inflammation
A new study published in Phytotherapy Research looked at whether resveratrol, a natural plant compound found in foods such as grapes and berries, may help reduce inflammation linked to polycystic […]