APAC August Headline News

Here is a list of top non-Japan APAC stories to take note of in the month of August.

China

Heavier fines and stricter criteria: China proposes five changes to infant formula registration process

WATCH: Maternal and infant health – what can probiotics offer?

Beating the odds: BY-HEALTH’s revenue 36% higher despite China’s stricter e-commerce and regulatory environment

India

Marijuana cultivation in India permitted for research and medicine, but nutraceuticals remain left out

India's FSSAI recategorises dietary supplements for sports use as Foods for Special Dietary Uses

Singapore

Super antioxidant for skin health: Singaporean start-up launches beauty food with SOD-rich lemons

Tea and mushrooms: Two promising targets for tackling cognitive decline ‘amid failure of big pharma’

Thailand

Success via sleep: Thai brand Healthful Co sees beverage sales soar after Korea recognition