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China’s probiotics market sees fast, consistent growth, says IFF

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China’s probiotics market sees fast, consistent growth, says IFF

By Tingmin Koe

China is one of the “best and fastest” probiotic markets, Allyson Fish, senior vice president at IFF Health & Biosciences, told NutraIngredients, emphasizing that more importantly, the market has been growing consistently over the years.

Botanic Healthcare looks to address ‘neglected’ men’s health category

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Botanic Healthcare looks to address ‘neglected’ men’s health category

By Hui Ling Dang

Indian company Botanic Healthcare says that its new men’s health ingredient innovations, focusing on addressing the needs of two age groups, are set to be launched within the year, despite the category having taken a back seat in recent years.

Taiwan planning new rules for Traditional Chinese Medicine products

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Taiwan planning new rules for Traditional Chinese Medicine products

By Tingmin Koe

Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare is seeking comment on a new regulation that would clarify the distinction between “food” and “medicine” in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) products while preserving the country’s long-standing food culture...

China moves to rein in livestream ads with new draft rules

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China moves to rein in livestream ads with new draft rules

By Tingmin Koe

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is pushing livestream commerce platforms to take greater responsibility for health food advertising as more consumers turn to these channels for purchases.

监管审查:保健食品出口、Magtein 批准等

监管审查:保健食品出口、Magtein 批准等

By Hui Ling Dang

本轮监管综合新闻中的最新动态包括:中国对海外生产的保健食品的工厂注册政策、Magtein 在英国获批,以及欧洲食品安全局 (EFSA) 对含小檗碱植物公开征求意见。

Energy and sports drinks demand is robust in China, says Eastroc

Energy and sports drinks demand is robust in China, says Eastroc

By Tingmin Koe

There is “robust” demand for functional drinks such as energy beverages and sports drinks in China, says Eastroc, which reported a 17.3% increase in energy beverage sales and a 119% growth in sales of its sports drinks last year.