Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the escalating conflict between two major players in the biocosmetics industry, Huaxi Biological and Juzhi Biological, triggered by a dispute over product testing results and allegations of misleading information [2][5][10]. Group 1: Company Statements and Actions - On June 1, Huaxi Biological issued a statement supporting Dr. Hao Yu in maintaining consumer rights and announced the initiation of a third-party retesting process [2]. - Juzhi Biological responded swiftly, revealing that they had received an apology from the testing agency used by Dr. Hao, claiming that the agency had not authorized him to use the testing report [5]. - Dr. Hao later reported difficulties in contacting the testing agency, leading to a stalemate in the dispute [7][9]. Group 2: Regulatory and Market Reactions - The conflict has drawn regulatory attention, with Huaxi Biological reporting misleading research reports to the China Securities Regulatory Commission [9]. - Huaxi Biological's revenue for 2023 is projected to decline by 4.45% to 6.076 billion yuan, with a significant drop in net profit by 42.44% to 490 million yuan [14]. - Juzhi Biological, on the other hand, has seen substantial growth, with revenue increasing from 2.36 billion yuan in 2022 to 5.539 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting an average annual growth rate of nearly 50% [15]. Group 3: Industry Dynamics and Trends - The article highlights a shift in consumer demand from hyaluronic acid to recombinant collagen, indicating a fundamental change in industry competition [18]. - The cost of producing hyaluronic acid has significantly decreased due to technological advancements, leading to a reduction in profit margins and the erosion of traditional market barriers [18][19]. - New entrants in the market, such as Meiliu Biotechnology, are further driving down costs, potentially disrupting the high-price structure of the recombinant collagen market [19][20].