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China Proposes New National Standard Requiring Regular Quality Management Inspections for Health Food Manufacturers
October 13, 2026 China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has released a draft national standard establishing standardized quality management system self-inspection requirements for health food manufacturers, including more frequent […]
Wecare Probiotics Invests US$120 Million in Major China Expansion
October 13, 2026 Chinese probiotic manufacturer Wecare Probiotics has announced two major developments at its operations in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, including a new RMB 800 million (approximately US$120 million) manufacturing […]
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals to Sell Australian Supplement Company in US$397 Million Deal
October 13, 2026 Shanghai Pharmaceuticals has announced plans to divest its ownership in Australian consumer health company Vitaco, marking the end of a nearly decade-long investment originally intended to strengthen […]
International Probiotics Association Highlights Benefits and Safety Risks of Probiotics in Premature Infants
October 2026 | HPA-Global Member & Partner News The International Probiotics Association (IPA) has highlighted emerging scientific evidence examining the potential benefits and safety risks of administering probiotics to premature […]
HPA-Global Member TSI Group Collaborates With Stratum Nutrition, Nuritas and AstaReal on Innovative Supplement Formulations
Publication date: October 7, 2026 HPA-Global member TSI Group has announced a collaboration with Stratum Nutrition, Nuritas and AstaReal to develop two innovative supplement concepts for SupplySide Global 2026. The […]
South Korean Authorities Uncover Counterfeit Health Supplements
Publication date: October 10, 2026 South Korean authorities have uncovered an illegal distribution operation involving counterfeit health functional foods, cosmetics and other consumer products manufactured in China and sold through […]