APAC April Headline News

APAC-April-Headline-News.jpg

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

China

Nu Skin investigating death of Chinese woman who relied on supplements and refused medical treatment

Probiotics regulations under review in China as regulator SAMR 'plays catch-up'

China health claims concerns: Huge industry uncertainty as regulator embarks on regulations review

Daigou and direct-selling clampdown in China 'growing pains', but market will still thrive: HPA

Oceania

Kiwi nootropic firm aiming to become 'world's most iconic brain health brand

New number one: Australia takes top spot from US for supplements and health foods imported into China

New Zealand's finest honoured at annual industry association event as new board members sworn in

Personalised diet and supplementation needed to lower Alzheimer's risk: Pharmacology expert

Korea

Yakult Korea partners with Dutch firm to release functional drink with patented 'flavobiotic' formulation

India

Bone, joint and women's health, and diabetes: Indian supplement start-up TruHealthy seeks to address 'lifestyle diseases'