On May 27, 2026, China National Health Commission (NHC) approved seven new raw materials, including Peony seed oil, Nekemias grossedentata leaf polyphenols, Cyclocarya paliurus leaf polyphenols, Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis XLTG11, Mycoprotein from Fusarium compactum, Chlorella pyrenoidosa and Plant sterol.
Permitted food raw materials in China can be divided into two types: conventional food raw materials and new food raw materials approved by National Health Commission (NHC). This article tracks and collects the updates on China novel food raw materials in 2026, including newly approved and newly proposed ones.
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[Updated] China Novel Food Raw Materials Updates in 2025: NHC Approves Three Food Raw Materials
[Updated] China Novel Food Raw Materials Updates in 2024: NHC Approved One Food Raw Material
[Updated] China Novel Food Raw Materials in 2023: CFSA Consults on Two Food Raw Materials, Including a Probiotic Strain
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China's overseas food manufacturer registration, commonly referred to as GACC/CIFER registration, has been in force since 2022 and applies to all foreign food manufacturers exporting to China. The system requires eligible producers to obtain registration prior to export, ensuring compliance with China's food safety and regulatory standards.
A new regulatory framework is set to take effect on June 1, 2026, introducing updated requirements and procedures that will further impact overseas manufacturers.
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