Digital Labels Safeguard Food Safety
Recently, the National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly issued the Announcement on Implementing Digital Labels for Prepackaged Foods, marking the beginning of a […]
Beijing Probiotic Health Technology Co., Ltd. Fined for False Advertising of Functional Claims
Beijing Probiotic Health Technology Co., Ltd. promoted its prepackaged solid beverage “Beijing Probiotic Yixiaodi B420” on its verified WeChat mini program, claiming that the product could “regulate and improve intestinal […]
Beijing Commerce Bureau Issues 2025 Application Guidelines for Cross-Border
On October 20, 2025, the Beijing Municipal Commerce Bureau released the 2025 Application Guidelines for Supporting Cross-Border E-Commerce Development Projects. The guideline supports enterprises engaged in cross-border e-commerce through self-operated […]
China Biotech Fermentation Industry Association Seeks Comments
On October 20, 2025, the China Biotech Fermentation Industry Association issued a public consultation notice on two draft group standards — Fermented Ginseng Liquid and Fresh Collagen Peptide Liquid (Raw […]
China’s National Health Commission Seeks Public Comments
On October 23, 2025, the National Health Commission (NHC) released a draft of the national standard “Method for Determining the Glycemic Index of Foods” for public consultation, with the comment […]
Winning in China: What Australian Health Brands Can Learn from Swisse’s Success
HPA-China Commentary: Although this article is focused on Australian brands of dietary supplements, this is applicable to any international brand. However, The U.S. and Australia dominate this category of consumer […]
China’s New Decree 280: A Streamlined Yet Stricter Era for Imported Food Registration
What Decree No. 280 is (big-picture) Decree No. 280, officially Regulations on the Registration Administration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Foods (promulgated Oct 14, 2025), establishes a refreshed framework for […]
Key Regulatory Developments in China’s F&B Sector
China’s F&B regulatory developments are reshaping the sector in 2025. New policies strengthen food safety, promote domestic competitiveness, and open high-value segments to foreign players. This article breaks down key […]
Exposure to Triclosan and Triclocarban are Associated with Estrogen Metabolism in Chinese Pregnant Women
This study looked at how two common germ-killing chemicals, triclosan and triclocarban, might be messing with hormones in pregnant women in China. Key Takeaways from the Study Where the Study […]
China’s Silver Economy Blueprint Opens New Doors for the Dietary Supplement Industry
China is increasingly embracing the concept of aligning community-based elderly care with the growing “silver economy” as part of a major national development blueprint. The goal: to turn one of […]