Import Regulations & Standards
The import regulations imposed by the countries time to time to ensure Food Safety and Quality assurance includes non Tariff barriers for the various food products.
| S.No. | Circulation Date | Country | Report Title | Report Highlights | View Regulations |
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| 1 | 05 DEC 2024 | China | National Food Safety Standard for Flavorings Notified to WTO | On October 18, 2024, the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) notified National Food Safety Standard for Flavorings to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1315. The PRCs SPS Enquiry Point at sps@customs.gov.cn will accept comments until December 17, 2024. | Click here |
| 2 | 02 DEC 2024 | China | Simplified Label and Brand Registration Requirements for Wine and Spirits in Shanghai Free Trade Zone | Under a new policy, importers of wine and distilled spirits whose domestic agents are registered within the Shanghai Free Trade Zone are no longer required to register the U.S. producer name and brand as a trademark in China prior to commercial sales. | Click here |
| 3 | 26 NOV 2024 | China | Decree 248 Product List Update - November 2024 | The General Administration of Customs of the Peoples Republic of China (GACC) Bureau of Import and Export Food Safety (BIEFS) updated the list of products and codes subject to Decree 248. | Click here |
| 4 | 25 NOV 2024 | China | National Food Safety Standard for Sterilized Milk Amendment No 1 Notified to WTO | On October 18, 2024, China notified National Food Safety Standard for Sterilized Milk Amendment No. 1 to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1322. China s SPS Enquiry Point at sps@customs.gov.cn will accept comments until December 17, 2024. | Click here |
| 5 | 20 NOV 2024 | China | National Food Safety Standard for Maximum Levels of Contaminants in Food Amendment No 2 Notified to WTO | On October 18, 2024, China notified National Food Safety Standard for Maximum Levels of Contaminants in Food Amendment No. 2 to the World Trade Organization (WTO) | Click here |
| 6 | 06 NOV 2024 | China | Chinas Bovine Market Overview and Distribution Channels | The United States has become a leading supplier of beef products to China since its reentry into the market in 2017. | Click here |
| 7 | 01 NOV 2024 | China | GACC Expands Facility Registration Requirements to New Commodities | The General Administration of Customs of the People s Republic of China (GACC) Department of Animal and Plant Quarantine (DAPQ) has expanded the list of commodities that require export facility registration. | Click here |
| 8 | 17 OCT 2024 | China | Nineteen National Food Safety Standards Open for Comments in China | On October 8, 2024, the People Republic of China Food Safety Standards Monitoring and Evaluation Department of the National Health Commission (NHC) released a letter soliciting public comments on nineteen draft National Food Safety Standards. | Click here |
| 9 | 01 OCT 2024 | China | National Standard for Irrigation Water Quality | The National Standard for Irrigation Water Quality (GB5084-2021) was published jointly by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People s Republic of China on January 20, 2021 and it entered into force on July 1, 2021 | Click here |
| 10 | 01 OCT 2024 | China | National Standard Soil Environmental Quality Risk Control Standard for Soil Contamination of Agricultural Land | The National Standard Soil Environment Quality Risk Control Standard for Soil Contamination of Agricultural Land (Trial Edition) (GB15618-2018) was published jointly by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People s Republic of China (PRC) on June 22, 2018 and it entered into force on August 1, 2018 | Click here |
| 11 | 18 SEP 2024 | China | National Food Safety Standard Sanitary Practices for the Production of Cooked Meat Products | The National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) published the National Food Safety Standard for Sanitary Practices for The Production of Cooked Meat Products (GB 19303-2023) on September 6, 2023. | Click here |
| 12 | 27 AUG 2024 | China | Draft National Food Safety Standard Food Additive Dibutyl Hydroxytoluene Notified to WTO | On July 11, 2024, China notified draft National Food Safety Standard Food Additive Dibutyl Hydroxytoluene (BHT) to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1306. China s SPS Enquiry Point at sps@customs.gov.cn will accept comments until September 9, 2024. | Click here |
| 13 | 22 AUG 2024 | China | Revised Draft National Standard on Cooked Meat Products Notified to the WTO | China notified the National Food Safety Standard: Cooked Meat Products (draft for comments) to the WTO Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures as G/SPS/N/CHN/1313 on July 11, 2024. Comments on the measure may be submitted to China s SPS Enquiry Point (sps@customs.gov.cn) by September 9, 2024 | Click here |
| 14 | 13 AUG 2024 | China | Draft National Food Safety Standard Food Additive Paprika Oleorein Notified to WTO | On July 11, 2024, China notified the draft National Food Safety Standard Food Additive Paprika Oleorein to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1307. China s SPS Enquiry Point at sps@customs.gov.cn will accept comments until September 9, 2024. | Click here |
| 15 | 13 AUG 2024 | China | Draft National Food Safety Standard Food Additive Ammonium Carbonate Notified to WTO | On July 11, 2024, China notified the draft National Food Safety Standard Food Additive Ammonium Carbonate to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1308. China s SPS Enquiry Point at sps@customs.gov.cn will accept comments until September 9, 2024 | Click here |
| 16 | 13 AUG 2024 | China | Draft National Food Safety Standard Code of Principle for The Control of Acrylamide Contamination in Food Notified to WTO | On July 11, 2024, China notified a new National Food Safety Standard Code of Practice for Principle for the control of acrylamide contamination in food to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1311. | Click here |
| 17 | 13 AUG 2024 | China | Draft National Food Safety Standard for Food additive L-malic acid Notified to WTO | On July 11, 2024, China notified a new National Food Safety Standard for Food additive L-malic acid to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1305. China s SPS Enquiry Point at sps@customs.gov.cn will accept comments until September 9, 2024 | Click here |
| 18 | 12 AUG 2024 | China | NHC Approves GMM Derived Enzymes as Part of New Food Materials and Additives | On August 5, 2024, the National Health Commission (NHC) announced the approval of eight new food materials and additives, of which one product is derived from Genetically Modified Microorganisms (GMMs). | Click here |
| 19 | 01 AUG 2024 | China | Draft National Food Safety Standard Code of Practice for Prevention and Reduction of Lead Contamination in Foods Notified to WTO | On July 11, 2024, China notified a new National Food Safety Standard Code of Practice for the Prevention and Reduction of Lead Contamination in Foods to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1312. | Click here |
| 20 | 01 AUG 2024 | China | Draft National Food Safety Standard Food Additive Acorn Shell Brown Notified to WTO | On July 11, 2024, China notified the draft National Food Safety Standard for the Food Additive Acorn Shell Brown to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1309 | Click here |
| 21 | 30 JUL 2024 | China | Draft National Food Safety Standard for Dried Fruit and Dried Vegetable Notified to WTO | On July 11, 2024, China notified draft National Food Safety Standard Dried Fruit and Dried Vegetable to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1302. China SPS Enquiry Point at sps@customs.gov.cn will accept comments until September 9, 2024 | Click here |
| 22 | 30 JUL 2024 | China | Draft National Food Safety Standard for Cakes and Bread Notified to WTO | On July 11, 2024, China notified draft National Food Safety Standard for Cakes and Bread to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1304. China s SPS Enquiry Point at sps@customs.gov.cn will accept comments until September 9, 2024 | Click here |
| 23 | 25 JUL 2024 | China | Draft Food Labeling Supervision and Management Measures Notified to WTO | On July 11, 2024, China notified draft Food Labeling Supervision and Management Measures to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/TBT/N/CHN/1401/Add.2. China TBT Enquiry Point at tbt@customs.gov.cn will accept comments until September 9, 2024 | Click here |
| 24 | 25 JUL 2024 | China | Draft National Food Safety Standard Milk Protein Notified to WTO | On July 11, 2024, China notified draft National Food Safety Standard Milk Protein to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1303. China SPS Enquiry Point at sps@customs.gov.cn will accept comments until September 9, 2024 | Click here |
| 25 | 22 JUL 2024 | China | Draft Revisions for General Principles for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods Notified to WTO | On July 11, 2024, China notified revisions to the draft National Food Safety Standard of General Principles for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1295/Add.1. The General Principles for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods is a mandatory national food safety standard that provides basic requirements for the labeling of domestic and imported prepackaged foods of all categories | Click here |
| 26 | 22 JUL 2024 | China | : China Publishes Draft Standards for Nuts and Kernels of Almonds | The Standardization Administration of China (SAC) published the draft Standards for Nuts and Kernels of Almonds for comment. The standards will replace the existing national standard on almond kernels (GB/T 30761-2014) and specify the quality grading, inspection methods, inspection rules, packaging, labeling, storage, and transportation of nuts and almond kernels. | Click here |
| 27 | 12 JUL 2024 | China | Decree 248 Product List Update - July 2024 | The General Administration of Customs of the People Republic of China (GACC) Bureau of Import and Export Food Safety (BIEFS) updated the list of products and codes subject to Decree 248. The PRC has not notified these changes to trade partners | Click here |
| 28 | 12 JUL 2024 | China | Cancellation of Inspection and Quarantine Approval Requirements for Certain Products | On June 28, 2024, the General Administration of Customs of the People Republic of China (GACC) announced that imported plant-based feed, plant-based fertilizers and cultivation media, plant-based Chinese medicinal materials, tobacco leaves, fresh vegetables, fishmeal for feed, and animal skins no longer require inspection and quarantine approval. | Click here |
| 29 | 03 JUL 2024 | China | Fourteen National Food Safety Standards Open for Comments | On June 27, 2024, China s Food Safety Standards Monitoring and Evaluation Department of the National Health Commission (NHC) released a letter soliciting public comments on fourteen National Food Safety Standards and related regulations. This report contains an unofficial translation of the announcement and the list of draft standards open for comments | Click here |
| 30 | 03 JUL 2024 | China | Supplemental Entry Plant Quarantine Pests List Notified to WTO | On June 28, 2024, China notified a supplemental Entry Plant Quarantine Pests List to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1301. China SPS Enquiry Point at sps@customs.gov.cn will accept comments on the draft until August 27, 2024 | Click here |
| 31 | 26 JUN 2024 | China | Technical Requirements for Health Food Products with American Ginseng as Ingredient | On April 30, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released an announcement on the Technical Requirements for Health Food Product Filing with Ginseng, American Ginseng, and Ganoderma Lucidum as Ingredients. These requirements, which took effect on May 1, 2024, provide the technical requirements for excipients, dosage forms, and production processes that can be used for the three materials during product filing | Click here |
| 32 | 21 JUN 2024 | China | Phytosanitary Requirements for Imported Organic Growing Media Notified to WTO | On May 14, 2024, China notified the Phytosanitary Requirements for Imported Organic Growing Media to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1300. China SPS Enquiry Point at sps@customs.gov.cn will accept comments until July 13, 2024 | Click here |
| 33 | 04 JUN 2024 | China | New USA-Based Registration Applications Under Decree 248 | New export establishment registration applications that have been submitted in the U.S. FDA Export Listing Module (ELM) and GACC Bureau of Import Export Food Safety (BIEFS) China Import Food Enterprises Registration (CIFER) system since January 2022 are now being processed to allow U.S. exporters to register their manufacturing, processing, and storage facilities subject to Decree 248 | Click here |
| 34 | 16 MAY 2024 | China | Guidance on Unofficial Facility Registration Websites for Food and Ag Exports | FAS has received inquiries about several websites that offer facility registration to export various food and agricultural products to the People Republic of China (PRC). Many of these websites, however, are not official PRC government websites. | Click here |
| 35 | 08 MAY 2024 | China | Decree 248 Product List Update - May 2024 | The General Administration of Customs of the People Republic of China (GACC) Bureau of Import and Export Food Safety (BIEFS) updated the list of products and codes subject to Decree 248. The PRC has not notified these changes to trade partners. | Click here |
| 36 | 08 MAY 2024 | China | FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual | This report lists the major registration requirements and export certificates required for food and agricultural exports to the People Republic of China (PRC). In 2023, the PRC made no changes to export certificate requirements that impact U.S. issues phytosanitary certificates. | Click here |
| 37 | 06 MAY 2024 | China | Usage Standard for Food Additives Finalized | On March 12, 2024, the People s Republic of China (PRC) released the finalized National Food Safety Standard Usage Standard for Food Additives (GB2760-2024), which will enter into force on February 8, 2025. The updated standard will replace the current standard GB2760-2014. | Click here |
| 38 | 30 APR 2024 | China | FAIRS Country Report Annual | This report presents regulations and standards applicable to food and agricultural imports, including changes to existing national food safety laws and regulations. In 2023, China released and implemented several new or updated regulations and standards that impact trade. | Click here |
| 39 | 05 APR 2024 | China | National Food Safety Standard of Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Foods Notified to WTO | On March 28, 2024, China notified the National Food Safety Standard of Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Foods to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1299. | Click here |
| 40 | 04 APR 2024 | China | Updated National Food Safety Standard for Milk Powder and Modified Milk Powder | On March 12, 2024, the People s Republic of China (PRC) National Health Commission (NHC) and State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly published 47 new or updated national food safety standards and six amendments. | Click here |
| 41 | 25 MAR 2024 | China | 47 National Food Safety Standards Released | On March 12, 2024, the People Republic of China (PRC) National Health Commission (NHC) and State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly published an Announcement on releasing 47 new or updated National Food Safety Standards (known as Guo Jia Biao Zhun, or GB Standards) and 6 amendments sheets | Click here |
| 42 | 20 MAR 2024 | China | National Standard on Natural Casings | The PRC National Standard for Natural Casings - GB/T7740-2022 was issued on October 12, 2022, and implemented on May 1, 2023 | Click here |
| 43 | 20 MAR 2024 | China | NHC Approves New Food Materials and Additives including GMM Derived Enzymes | On March 13, 2024, the National Health Commission (NHC) announced approval of 23 new food materials and additives, of which three are products derived from Genetically Modified Microorganisms (GMMs) | Click here |
| 44 | 14 MAR 2024 | China | Draft National Food Safety Standard of General Principles for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods Notified to WTO | On February 9 and February 12, 2024, China notified the revised draft National Food Safety Standard of General Principles for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1295 and under G/TBT/N/CHN/1827 | Click here |
| 45 | 13 FEB 2024 | China | Draft National Food Safety Standard General Principles for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods is Open for Comments | On January 19, 2024, China s Food Safety Standards Monitoring and Evaluation Department of the National Health Commission (NHC) released a letter soliciting public comments in China on four National Food Safety Standards, including Draft National Food Safety Standard General Principles for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods | Click here |
| 46 | 02 FEB 2024 | China | Decree 248 Product List Update - January 2024 | The General Administration of Customs of the People Republic of China (GACC) Bureau of Import and Export Food Safety (BIEFS) recently updated the list of products and codes subject to Decree 248. The PRC has not notified these changes to trade partners. Between September 20, 2023 and January 25, 2024, BIEFS added 56 products and removed 74 products. | Click here |
| 47 | 02 FEB 2024 | China | PRC Calls for Comments on Addition of Liquid Formula Milk to Food Safety Law | On January 19, 2024, China State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released a letter soliciting public comments on an update to the Food Safety Law. The revision added new registration requirements for liquid formula milk for infants and young children. Among the major revisions, the product formulas must now be registered with SAMR | Click here |
| 48 | 02 FEB 2024 | China | Feed Additives and Ingredients Catalogues Updates | On January 12, 2024, the People Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) announced its approval of one new feed variety, three new varieties of feed additives, and the addition of five feed additives and five feed ingredients into its feed catalogs | Click here |
| 49 | 23 JAN 2024 | China | WTO Notified Quality Grading Standard for Gramineous Seeds | On January 5, 2024, the People Republic of China (PRC) notified the National Standard for Quality Grading for Gramineous Seeds (Draft for Comments) to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/TBT/N/CHN/1786. This report provides an unofficial translation of the notified standard and a comparison with the current standard. | Click here |
| 50 | 18 JAN 2024 | China | New Format and Information Requested for GACC DAPQ Facility Registration | The General Administration of Customs of the People Republic of China (GACC) Department of Animal and Plant Quarantine (DAPQ) has provided USDA China with a new format for submitting overseas facility registration lists for commodities under their authority. Affected commodities include grains, oilseeds, pulses, fresh fruits and vegetables, pet foods, feed ingredients and additives, live animals and genetics, and some aquatic products (live), among others | Click here |
| 51 | 10 JAN 2024 | China | Soliciting Public Comments for 21 National Food Safety Standards | On December 11, 2023, China Secretariat of National Food Safety Standard Review Committee of the National Health Commission (NHC) published an announcement soliciting public comments on twenty-one national food safety standards | Click here |
| 52 | 10 JAN 2024 | China | Updated Administrative Measures for Registration of Formula Foods for Special Medical Purposes | On November 28, 2023, the People Republic of China (PRC) State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released the updated Administrative Measures for Registration of Formula Foods for Special Medical Purposes | Click here |
| 53 | 10 JAN 2024 | China | PRC Inclusion of American Ginseng in Health Food Ingredient Catalog | On December 31, 2023, three People Republic of China (PRC) government regulatory agencies jointly announced inclusion of three new ingredients including American Ginseng in the Catalog of Health Food Ingredients, effective May 1, 2024 | Click here |
| 54 | 14 DEC 2023 | China | MARA Announces 51 Genetically Engineered Corn and Soybean Varieties Registered | On December 7, 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) announced the registration of 51 genetically engineered (GE) corn and soy varieties, including 37 GE corn varieties and 14 GE soybean varieties. The inaugural list of GE corn and soybean varieties was released initially for public comment on October 17, 2023. | Click here |
| 55 | 06 DEC 2023 | China | National Food Safety Standard for Food Additive Polydextrose Notified to WTO | On October 25, 2023, China notified the National Food Safety Standard for Food Additive LPolydextrose to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1290. The proposed date of entry into force is to be determined. Comments may be submitted to China s SPS National Notification and Enquiry Center at sps@customs.gov.cn until December 24, 2023. The report provides an unofficial translation of the draft standard. | Click here |
| 56 | 06 DEC 2023 | China | National Food Safety Standard for Food Additive Chlorophyllin Copper Complex Sodium Salts Notified to WTO | On October 25, 2023, China notified the National Food Safety Standard for Food Additive Chlorophyllin Copper Complex Sodium Salts to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1289. The proposed date of entry into force is to be determined. Comments may be submitted to China s SPS National Notification and Enquiry Center at sps@customs.gov.cn until December 24, 2023. The report provides an unofficial translation of the draft standard. | Click here |
| 57 | 06 DEC 2023 | China | National Food Safety Standard for Food Additive L-Malic Acid Notified to WTO | On October 25, 2023, China notified the National Food Safety Standard for Food Additive L-Malic Acid to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1289. The proposed date of entry into force is to be determined. Comments may be submitted to China s SPS National Notification and Enquiry Center at sps@customs.gov.cn until December 24, 2023. The report provides an unofficial translation of the draft standard. | Click here |
| 58 | 06 DEC 2023 | China | National Food Safety Standard for Silicone Rubber Materials and Products for Food Contact Use Notified to WTO | On October 25, 2023, China notified the National Food Safety Standard for Silicone Rubber Materials and Products for Food Contact Use to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1294. The proposed date of entry into force is to be determined. Comments may be submitted to China s SPS National Notification and Enquiry Center at sps@customs.gov.cn until December 24, 2023. The report provides an unofficial translation of the draft standard. | Click here |
| 59 | 04 DEC 2023 | China | National Food Safety Standard for Hygienic Specification for Catering Services of Railway Passenger Trains Notified to WTO | On October 25, 2023, China notified the National Food Safety Standard for Hygienic Specification for Catering Services of Railway Passenger Trains to the World Trade Organizationunder G/SPS/N/CHN/1292. | Click here |
| 60 | 27 NOV 2023 | China | National Food Safety Standard for Nutritionally Complete Foods for Cancer Patients Notified to WTO | On October 25, 2023, China notified the National Food Safety Standard for Nutritionally Complete Foods for Cancer Patients to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1284 | Click here |
| 61 | 13 NOV 2023 | China | Popcorn Export Facility Registration Process Updated | Pursuant to General Administration of Customs of the People s Republic of China (GACC) Department of Animal and Plant Quarantine (DAPQ) requirements, popcorn exporters are required to register exporting facilities prior to product shipment | Click here |
| 62 | 03 NOV 2023 | China | : Important Reminder - Required Registration of Overseas Grain and Oilseed Enterprises | Pursuant to General Administration of Customs of the People s Republic of China (GACC) Decree 177 of 2016, all overseas production, processing and storage enterprises are required to register with GACC prior to exporting grains including soybeans, corn, wheat, barley, sorghum, and oats including edible grains | Click here |
| 63 | 03 NOV 2023 | China | National Food Safety Standard for Modified Milk Notified to WTO | On October 25, 2023, China notified the National Food Safety Standard for Modified Milk to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1287. The proposed date of entry into force is to be determined. Comments may be submitted to China SPS National Notification and Enquiry Center at sps@customs.gov.cn until December 24, 2023. | Click here |
| 64 | 03 NOV 2023 | China | Call for Public Comments for National Food Safety Standards | On October 18, 2023, China s Food Safety Standards Monitoring and Evaluation Department of the National Health Commission (NHC) published an announcement soliciting public comments on eleven national food safety standards. | Click here |
| 65 | 03 NOV 2023 | China | National Food Safety Standard for Canned Foods Notified to WTO | On October 25, 2023, China notified the National Food Safety Standard for Canned Foods to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1285. The proposed date of entry into force is to be determined. Comments may be submitted to China SPS National Notification and Enquiry Center at sps@customs.gov.cn until December 24, 2023 | Click here |
| 66 | 03 NOV 2023 | China | National Food Safety Standard for Raw Milk First Amendment Notified to WTO | On October 25, 2023, China notified the National Food Safety Standard for Raw Milk No. 1 Amendment to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1288. The proposed date of entry into force is to be determined. Comments may be submitted to China SPS National Notification and Enquiry Center at sps@customs.gov.cn until December 24, 2023. | Click here |
| 67 | 03 NOV 2023 | China | Updated Catalog of National Food Safety Standards Released | On September 28, 2023, the People Republic of China (PRC) National Health Commission (NHC) released an updated Catalog of National Food Safety Standards. The updated list contains 1,563 standards covering food products, additives, quality specifications, testing methods, and production practices. | Click here |
| 68 | 03 NOV 2023 | China | National Food Safety Standard for Edible Salt Notified to WTO | On October 25, 2023, China notified the National Food Safety Standard for Edible Salt to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1286. The proposed date of entry into force is to be determined. Comments may be submitted to China SPS National Notification and Enquiry Center at sps@customs.gov.cn until December 24, 2023 | Click here |
| 69 | 24 OCT 2023 | China | Feed and Feed Additive Exporter Registrations - September 2023 | The General Administration of Customs of the People Republic of China (GACC) Department of Animal and Plant Quarantine (DAPQ) published updated lists of exporters eligible to ship U.S. feed and feed additive products on September 20, 2023 | Click here |
| 70 | 20 OCT 2023 | China | Peanut Export Facility Registration Process Updated | Pursuant to General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) Department of Animal and Plant Quarantine (DAPQ) requirements, exporters of peanuts (raw/uncooked, shelled or in-shell) are required to register exporting facilities prior to product shipment. Exporters seeking to register a U.S. facility or update a U.S. facility registration for sending peanuts (raw/uncooked, shelled or in-shell) to China from the United States are advised to submit a registration request. | Click here |
| 71 | 20 OCT 2023 | China | Pulse Crop Export Facility Registration Process Updated | Pursuant to General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) Department of Animal and Plant Quarantine (DAPQ) requirements, exporters of “pulse crops” such as dried beans, dried peas, and lentils are required to register exporting facilities prior to product shipment. Exporters seeking to register a U.S. facility or update a U.S. facility registration for dried beans, dried peas, and/or lentils sending product to China from the United States are advised to submit a registration request. | Click here |
| 72 | 17 OCT 2023 | China | Publishes Updated National Food Safety Standards | On September 25, 2023, the People Republic of China (PRC), National Health Commission (NHC) announced a list of 85 updated National Food Safety Standards and 3 amendments. The updated standards will enter into force on March 6, 2024. This report provides an unofficial translation of the list. Many of the updated National Food (GB) Safety Standards cover food additives and/or food fortification items | Click here |
| 73 | 17 OCT 2023 | China | National Standard for Requirements of Restricting Excessive Packaging for Fresh Edible Agricultural Products Released | On September 22, the People Republic of China (PRC) State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released National Mandatory Standard for Requirements of Restricting Excessive Packaging for Fresh Edible Agricultural Products (GB43284-2023). China notified the standard to the WTO on February 2, 2023. | Click here |
| 74 | 28 SEP 2023 | China | GI Product Protection Draft Regulations Issued | On September 18, 2023, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) published draft Provisions on the Protection of Geographic Indication (GI) Products for public comment. These provisions regulate the application of GI products, opposition procedures, GI protection system, and supervision of the use of GI product names, labels, and penalties | Click here |
| 75 | 26 SEP 2023 | China | Updated Soybean Standard To Take Effect December 2023 | The People’s Republic of China (PRC), State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and Standardization Administration have published the final version of National Standard for Soybeans (GB1352-2023), which will take effect on December 1, 2023. This standard was previously notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in February 2021 and will replace the current National Standard for Soybeans, GB 1352-2009 of September 1, 2009. | Click here |
| 76 | 25 SEP 2023 | China | WTO Notified Amendment to Excessive Packaging National Standard | On September 15, 2023, China notified an amendment to the National Food Safety Standard for Restricting Excessive Packaging for Foods and Cosmetics (GB 23350-2021) to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/TBT/N/CHN/447/Add.2. The standard entered into force on September 1, 2023. This report provides an unofficial translation of the amendment. | Click here |
| 77 | 20 SEP 2023 | China | Decree 248 Product List Update - September 2023 | The General Administration of Customs of the Peoples Republic of China (GACC) Bureau of Import and Export Food Safety (BIEFS) recently updated the list of products subject to Decree 248. The PRC has not notified these changes to trade partners. Between April 19, 2023, and September 12, 2023, it added 15 products and removed 14 products. | Click here |
| 78 | 07 SEP 2023 | China | Revised Measures for Supervision and Administration of Quality and Safety of Edible Agricultural Products in Markets Published | On July 22, 2023, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released revised Measures for Supervision and Administration of Quality and Safety of Edible Agricultural Products in Markets. The revised Measures will enter into force on December 1, 2023. This report provides an unofficial translation of the Measures. | Click here |
| 79 | 24 AUG 2023 | China | New Feed Additives and Ingredients Announced | On July 21, 2023, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) announced its approval of two new varieties of feed additives, four feed ingredients, and modifications to the feed additives and ingredients catalogs | Click here |
| 80 | 24 JUL 2023 | China | Revised Administrative Measures for Product Formula Registration of Formula Milk Powder for Infants and Young Children Published | On July 10, 2023, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released revised Administrative Measures for Product Formula Registration of Formula Milk Powder for Infants and Young Children. The revised Measures will enter into force on October 1, 2023. This report provides an unofficial translation of the Measures. | Click here |
| 81 | 20 JUL 2023 | China | China Issues Quality Standard for Nut and Seed Food | The State Administration for Market Regulation issued the General Quality Standard for Nut and Seed Food, which will come into force on August 1, 2023. The national standard, which replaces the existing General Standard for Roasted Seed and Nuts (GB/T 22165-2008), provides terms and definitions, classification, technical requirements, inspection methods and rules, as well as labeling, packaging, transportation, and storage requirements for nut and seed products | Click here |
| 82 | 21 JUN 2023 | China | Amended National Food Safety Standard Milk Powder and Modified Milk Powder Notified to WTO | On June 2, 2023, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) notified National Food Safety Standard Milk Powder and Modified Milk Powder to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1160/Add.1. This standard modifies terms and definitions of the previous notification G/SPS/N/CHN/1160 from May 20, 2020 | Click here |
| 83 | 12 JUN 2023 | China | National Standard for Use of Nutritional Fortification Substances in Food | On March 15, 2012, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) National Health Commission released National Food Safety Standard for Use of Nutritional Fortification Substances in Foods (GB14880- 2012), which entered into force on January 1, 2013. This report contains an unofficial translation of the standard | Click here |
| 84 | 06 JUN 2023 | China | National Standard for Drinking Water Quality Released | On March 15, 2022, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) State Administration for Market Regulation and National Standardization Committee released National Food Safety Standard for Drinking Water Quality (GB5749-2022), which entered into force on April 1, 2023. This report contains an unofficial translation of the standard | Click here |
| 85 | 01 JUN 2023 | China | National Food Safety Standard for the General Requirements for Food Production Enterprises | On June 1, 2009, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) released National Food Safety Standard for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) System for General Requirements for Food Production Enterprises (GB/T 27341-2009), which entered into force on February 17, 2009 | Click here |
| 86 | 01 JUN 2023 | China | Decree 248 Changes and the June 30 Deadline | The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) has alerted importers that certain overseas facilities should “complete” their registration by June 30, 2023. Facilities seeking to minimize potential trade disruptions should upload relevant information into CIFER by June 23, 2023. Products arriving in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) after June 30 from facilities with registrations that produce certain categories of products and whose registration applications are not “complete” may be at risk of not being able to clear customs | Click here |
| 87 | 30 MAY 2023 | China | Three New Foods and Their Applicable Food Safety Standards Published | On May 10, 2023, the People Republic of China (PRC) National Health Commission (NHC) released a Catalog of new food ingredients, new varieties for food additives, and new food related products which were announced during 2009 to 2021 with the applicable corresponding food safety standards | Click here |
| 88 | 26 MAY 2023 | China | Information for Industry Regarding Decree 248 and CIFER | Exporters are encouraged to verify that their suppliers, production, and/or cold storage facilities are registered with the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) prior to shipping food and agricultural products to the Peoples Republic of China (PRC). | Click here |
| 89 | 26 MAY 2023 | China | National Food Safety Standard for Limits of Pathogens in PrePackaged Foods | On September 7, 2021, the People Republic of China (PRC) National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) released the National Food Safety Standard for Limits of Pathogens in Pre-packaged Foods (GB 29921-2021), which entered into force on November 22, 2021 | Click here |
| 90 | 24 MAY 2023 | China | Draft National Food Safety Standard of Protein Determination Issued for Domestic Comments | On May 10, 2023, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Food Safety Standards Monitoring and Evaluation Department of the National Health Commission (NHC) published an announcement soliciting domestic public comments on several draft national food safety standards | Click here |
| 91 | 24 MAY 2023 | China | Five National Food Safety Standards Issued for Domestic Comments | On May 10, 2023, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Food Safety Standards Monitoring and Evaluation Department of the National Health Commission (NHC) published an announcement soliciting domestic public comments on five national food safety standards for food nutrition fortifiers, food additives, protein testing, dairy powder, and modified dairy powder | Click here |
| 92 | 15 MAY 2023 | China | FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual | This report lists the major registration requirements and export certificates required for food and agricultural exports to the People’s Republic of China (PRC). In 2022, the implementation of Decree 248 created substantial hurdles to shipping certain commodities, but the PRC made no changes to export certificate requirements | Click here |
| 93 | 15 MAY 2023 | China | FAIRS Annual Country Report Annual | This report presents regulations and standards applicable to food and agricultural imports, including changes to existing standards. In 2022, China released and implemented several new regulations and standards that impact trade | Click here |
| 94 | 05 MAY 2023 | China | Notice on Fake Registration Portals - Decree 248 | On April 28, the General Administration of Customs of the People Republic of China (GACC) stated that they would “like to raise an alarm over fake online portals” related to the E-government platform for the China Import Food Enterprise Registration (CIFER) single window that is being used in conjunction with the PRCs Decree 248 registration requirements | Click here |
| 95 | 25 APR 2023 | China | Decree 248 Product List Update - April 2023 | The General Administration of Customs of the People Republic of China (GACC) recently updated the list of products subject to Decree 248 and has not notified these changes to trade partners. Between February 27, 2023, and April 19, 2023, it added 18 products | Click here |
| 96 | 20 APR 2023 | China | Updated Phytosanitary Certificates WTO Notified | On April 14, 2023, China notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1278 two updated phytosanitary certificate templates. These are the Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Phytosanitary Certificate and the Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Phytosanitary Certificate for Re-Export | Click here |
| 97 | 20 APR 2023 | China | National Food Safety Standard Restricting Excessive Packaging for Foods and Cosmetics | In August 2021, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) released an updated National Food Safety Standard Restricting Excessive Packaging for Foods and Cosmetics (GB 23350-2021) | Click here |
| 98 | 17 APR 2023 | China | National Food Safety Standard for Use of Additives for Food Contact Materials and Articles Amendment Notified to WTO | On March 6, 2023, China notified an Amendment of the National Food Safety Standard for Use of Additives for Food Contact Materials and Articles to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1263. | Click here |
| 99 | 17 APR 2023 | China | National Food Safety Standard of Food Additive Lutein Notified to WTO | On March 6, 2023, China notified an updated National Food Safety Standard of Food Additive Lutein to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1266. The deadline for comment submission is May 5, 2023 | Click here |
| 100 | 17 APR 2023 | China | National Food Safety Standard of Canned Complementary Foods for Infants and Young Children Notified to WTO | On March 6, 2023, China notified an updated National Food Safety Standard of Canned Complementary Foods for Infants and Young Children to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1270. The deadline for comment submission is May 5, 2023 | Click here |
| 101 | 14 APR 2023 | China | Animal Husbandry Law 2022 Revision | On October 30, 2022, the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) National Peoples Congress (NPC) Standing Committee issued the revised Animal Husbandry Law of the PRC. This revised Law came into effect on March 1, 2023. | Click here |
| 102 | 12 APR 2023 | China | National Food Safety Standard of Food Nutritional Fortifier L-Lysine L-Aspartate | On March 6, 2023, China notified a new National Food Safety Standard of Food Nutritional Fortifier L-Lysine L-Aspartate to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1273 | Click here |
| 103 | 12 APR 2023 | China | National Food Safety Standard of Food Nutrition Fortifier Sodium Iron EDTA Notified | On March 6, 2023, China notified an updated National Food Safety Standard for Food Nutrition Fortifier Sodium Iron EDTA to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1274. The deadline for comment submission is May 5, 2023 | Click here |
| 104 | 12 APR 2023 | China | National Food Safety Standard of Food Nutrition Fortifier Heme Iron Notified to WTO | On March 6, 2023, China notified a new National Food Safety Standard of Food Nutrition Fortifier Heme Iron to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1267. The deadline for comment submission is May 5, 2023. | Click here |
| 105 | 12 APR 2023 | China | National Food Safety Standard for Jellies Amendment Sheet Notified to WTO | On March 6, 2023, China notified an amendment to the National Food Safety Standard for Jellies to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1264. The deadline for comment submission is May 5, 2023 | Click here |
| 106 | 12 APR 2023 | China | 2005 Hygienic Standard for Dried Fruits | The following report contains an unofficial translation of the 2005 Hygienic Standard for Dried Fruits (GB16325-2005). This unofficial translation is intended for informational purposes. The final standard has not changed since going into effect on October 1, 2005. | Click here |
| 107 | 12 APR 2023 | China | National Food Safety Standard of Cereal-based Complementary Foods for Infants and Young Children Notified to WTO | On March 6, 2023, China notified an updated National Food Safety Standard of Cereal-based Complementary Foods for Infants and Young Children to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1269. | Click here |
| 108 | 12 APR 2023 | China | National Food Safety Standard for Fermented Wine and its Preparation Notified to WTO | On March 6, 2023, China notified the National Food Safety Standard for Fermented Wine and Its Preparation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1265. The deadline for comments submission is May 5, 2023 | Click here |
| 109 | 11 APR 2023 | China | National Food Safety Standard for the Control of Dioxins and PCBs in Foods Notified to WTO | On March 6, 2023, China notified a new National Food Safety Standard for the Control of Dioxins and PCBs in Foods to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1275. The deadline for comment submission is May 5, 2023. | Click here |
| 110 | 07 APR 2023 | China | National Food Safety Standard of Food Additive Vegetable Carbon Notified to WTO | On March 6, 2023, China notified an updated National Food Safety Standard of Food Additive Vegetable Carbon to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1271. The deadline for comment submission is May 5, 2023. | Click here |
| 111 | 05 APR 2023 | China | Formulas for Special Medical Purposes Intended for Infants Draft Standard Notified | On March 6, 2023, China notified the National Food Safety Standard: Formulas for Special Medical Purposes Intended for Infants (GB25596-xxxx) to the WTO SPS as G/SPS/N/CHN/1268. This Draft Standard will replace the existing National Food Safety Standard: Formulas for Special Medical Purposes Intended for Infants (GB25596-2010). | Click here |
| 112 | 29 MAR 2023 | China | Maximum Levels of Nitrite in Foods Notified to WTO | On March 7, 2023, the People Republic of China (PRC) notified revised Maximum Levels (MLs) of Nitrite to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1276. The proposed date of entry into force is to be determined. Comments may be submitted to the PRCs SPS National Notification and Enquiry Center until May 5, 2023 | Click here |
| 113 | 27 MAR 2023 | China | National Food Safety Standard for Maximum Residue Limits of 112 Pesticides in Foods Released | On January 4, 2023, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) National Health Commission (NHC), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA), and State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly announced the publication of a new National Food Safety Standard for 112 Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) in Foods. | Click here |
| 114 | 24 MAR 2023 | China | Seed Variety Registration Open for Comment | On March 9, 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) published a Decision on Amending and Repealing Some Regulations (Draft for Comments) for seed variety registration. The Draft is open for public comment and includes amendments to the Administrative Measures for NonMajor Crop Variety Record. | Click here |
| 115 | 20 MAR 2023 | China | China Releases the Standard for Maximum Levels of Contaminants in Foods | On June 30, 2022, the National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) released the National Food Safety Standard for Maximum Levels of Contaminants in Foods (GB 2762-2022), which will enter into force on June 30, 2023. | Click here |
| 116 | 17 MAR 2023 | China | 421 Maximum Residue Limits for 85 Pesticides in Foods Notified to WTO | On March 13, 2023, China notified 421 Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1277. The proposed date of entry into force is to be determined. Comments may be submitted to China’s SPS National Notification and Enquiry Center at sps@customs.gov.cn until May 12, 2023 | Click here |
| 117 | 15 MAR 2023 | China | NHC Approves New Food Materials and Additives including GMM Derived Enzymes | On March 2, 2023, the National Health Commission (NHC) announced approval of 28 new food materials and additives, of which six are enzymes derived from Genetically Modified Microorganisms (GMMs). | Click here |
| 118 | 10 MAR 2023 | China | 2023 National Food Safety Standards Plan Call for Comments | On March 7, 2023, China Food Safety Standards Monitoring and Evaluation Department of the National Health Commission (NHC) released a letter soliciting public comments on the 2023 Plan for National Food Safety Standards | Click here |
| 119 | 08 MAR 2023 | China | Registration and Export Processes for US Pet Food and Related Products to PRC China | The People Republic of China (PRC) is an increasingly important market for the United States pet food and related products industry. Although import volumes of certain pet foods (such as dog and cat food) remained flat over the last several years, U.S. market share in this category has grown significantly. | Click here |
| 120 | 27 FEB 2023 | China | National Food Safety Standards for Public Comment Draft Released | On February 13, 2023, the National Health Commission (NHC) published an announcement to collect public comments from domestic stakeholders on the formulation or revision of 38 national food safety standards, including one standard for contaminants, two standards for food products, seven standards for nutritional and special dietary foods, one production and operational standard, two standards for food additives, two standards for food related products, eighteen standards for physical and chemical testing methods and procedures, and five standards for microbiological testing methods and procedures | Click here |
| 121 | 22 FEB 2023 | China | China Notifies National Standard Restricting Excessive Packaging for Edible Agricultural Products | On February 3, 2023, China notified a new national standard to the World Trade Organization (WTO) restricting excessive packaging for edible agricultural products (G/TBT/N/CHN/1715). The deadline for comment submission is April 4, 2023 | Click here |
| 122 | 17 FEB 2023 | China | Post COVID Food and Agricultural Situation | As the PRC dismantles it’s zero-COVID policy measures, there is great optimism about the economy and, particularly, the HRI sector. Stakeholders expect a rebound in travel to fuel recovery in hotels, restaurants, and other outlets. PRC agricultural production, processing, and transportation logistics were resilient during the pandemic, but full economic recovery will be slowed by structural headwinds and cautious consumers | Click here |
| 123 | 23 JAN 2023 | China | Updated Catalog of National Food Safety Standards Released | On January 11, 2023, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) National Health Commission (NHC) released an updated Catalog of National Food Safety Standards | Click here |
| 124 | 19 JAN 2023 | China | Maximum Residue Limits for 41 Vet Drugs in Foods Published | On September 20, 2022, the China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA), the National Health Commission (NHC), and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly published Announcement No. 594 containing the National Food Safety Standard of Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for 41 Veterinary Drugs in Foods (GB 31650.1-2022) and 21 standards of methods for determination of veterinary drug residues | Click here |
| 125 | 11 JAN 2023 | China | FAIRS Subject Report Trade Policy Monitoring | The General Administration of Customs of the Peoples Republic of China (GACC) recently updated the list of products subject to Decree 248. Between November 7, 2022, and January 4, 2023, it added 19 products and removed 15. | Click here |
| 126 | 03 JAN 2023 | China | Market Access Diversification Expands as Commodity and Facility Registration Continues | Agriculture in the News, Market Promotion/Competition, FAIRS Subject Report, Sanitary/Phytosanitary/Food Safety, Trade Policy Monitoring | Click here |
| 127 | 30 DEC 2022 | China | Import Tariff Quota Certificates Issued Electronically and Verified Online | On December 26, several authorities of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) issued Announcement No. 132 of 2022 related to the development of an online verification program of several agricultural and related product import tariff quota certificates | Click here |
| 128 | 30 DEC 2022 | China | COVID Testing and Disinfection on Imported Food and Ag Products Scheduled to End | On December 28, the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) published Announcement No. 131 of 2022, indicating a change in classification of COVID-19 controls and management was forthcoming | Click here |
| 129 | 13 DEC 2022 | China | EU Products Seeking GI Protection in China | On December 2, 2022, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) published a notice for public comment on 173 products from the European Union (EU) that are applying for protection as geographic indicator (GI) products | Click here |
| 130 | 13 DEC 2022 | China | Organic Product Certification Administrative Measures Amended | The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) recently amended the existing Administrative Measures for Organic Product Certification which was enforced on April 1, 2014. The amended Measures, which took effect on November 1, 2022, have not changed the process of the current organic product certification, but have made changes to the regulatory agencies following a government reorganization program | Click here |
| 131 | 12 DEC 2022 | China | WTO Notification of Saw Ginned Cotton Standard | Cotton and Products, WTO Notifications, FAIRS Subject Report, WTO Notifications, Cotton and Products | Click here |
| 132 | 16 NOV 2022 | China | 2017 Morpholine National Food Standard | Citrus, FAIRS Subject Report, Fresh Deciduous Fruit, Sanitary/Phytosanitary/Food Safety | Click here |
| 133 | 24 OCT 2022 | China | Updated Catalogue of National Food Safety Standards Released | On August 17, 2022, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), National Health Commission (NHC) released an updated Catalogue of National Food Safety Standards. The updated list features 1,455 standards covering food products, additives, quality specifications, testing methods, and production practices. This report provides an unofficial translation of the Catalogue. | Click here |
| 134 | 24 OCT 2022 | China | PRC Standard of On-site Disinfection Evaluation During COVID-19 Epidemic | On September 23, 2022, the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) published 2022 Special Announcement Number 88 amending the customs clearance declaration requirements for importers or consignees of non-cold chain products to require a declaration on whether “preventive disinfection has been implemented” (according to the “Standards for On-site Disinfection Evaluation During the COVID-19 Epidemic” (WS/T 774-2021) | Click here |
| 135 | 06 OCT 2022 | China | Ag Food Quality and Safety Law | On September 2, 2022, the National People’s Congress (NPC) published an updated Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Though domestically focused, some articles of the law hold the potential to impact trade, including sections on cold chain logistics and traceability | Click here |
| 136 | 08 JUN 2022 | China | New Food Materials and Additives including GMM Derived Enzymes Approved | On May 11, 2022 the National Health Commission (NHC) approved 36 new food materials and additives, including seven enzymes derived from Genetically Modified Microorganisms (GMMs). These approvals follow an earlier announcement issued on March 1 of 32 food materials and additives, including 4 GMM derived enzymes, approved for use in China. This report provides a summary of the newly approved food materials and additives from both announcements. | Click here |
| 137 | 05 MAY 2022 | China | SAMR 2022 Legislative Plan | On April 27, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released the 2022 Legislative Plan Work Plan. This report contains an unofficial translation of a select part of the Plan related to food and agriculture, including measures and laws concerning infant formula, foods for special medical purposes, geographic indications, and for the adoption of industry or international standards. | Click here |
| 138 | 29 APR 2022 | China | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report | This report lists the major registration requirements and export certificates required for food and agricultural exports to the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The country’s import registration and documentation requirements are frequently amended. U.S. exporters are advised to monitor the USDA Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) system for updates and to review the latest China Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) Narrative Report. | Click here |
| 139 | 20 APR 2022 | China | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report | This report presents regulations and standards applicable to food and agricultural imports, including changes to existing standards. In 2021, China released several regulations and standards, including the revised Administrative Measures on Import and Export Food Safety, revised Regulations on the Registration and Administration of Overseas Producers of Imported Food, regulations overseeing variety registration of major crops and the safety assessment of agriculture GMOs, and the full text of the National Food Safety Standard of Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Food (GB 2763-2021). Given the dynamic nature of China’s food regulations | Click here |
| 140 | 11 APR 2022 | China | Draft Food Safety Standards Issued for Domestic Comment_Beijing_China | On March 30, 2022, the National Health Commission (NHC) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) released 17 draft National Food Safety Standards for domestic comment. The deadline for submitting comments is May 10, 2022. As of April 4, 2022, the PRC has not notified these standards to the World Trade Organization (WTO). | Click here |
| 141 | 15 MAR 2022 | China | Decree 248 March 4 Additions to Single Window List | The General Administration of Customs of the Peoples Republic of China (GACC) made 42 additions to the list of products subject to Decree 248. | Click here |
| 142 | 14 MAR 2022 | China | Geographic Indications Five-Year Plan Issued | The Peoples Republic of China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued its first ever Five-Year Plan for geographical indications (GIs). | Click here |
| 143 | 25 FEB 2022 | China | Updated Technical Guidelines for Cold Chain Foods | Chinas State Council released two updated technical guidelines for preventing and controlling COVID-19 in cold-chain food. | Click here |
| 144 | 25 JAN 2022 | China | Update to Imported Dairy Product Inspection and Quarantine Requirements | The General Administration of Customs of the Peoples Republic of China (GACC) published a notice that the inspection and quarantine requirements for imported dairy products. | Click here |
| 145 | 21 JAN 2022 | China | Verifying Decree 248 Facility Registration Information | U.S. food and agricultural product companies exporting goods to China are encouraged to verify their Chinese Import Food Enterprise Registration information inside the Chinese Single Window website. | Click here |
| 146 | 21 JAN 2022 | China | Expiry Review Initiated on AD and CVD for United States Origin DDGS | The Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) announced it will conduct an Expiry Review on the antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) | Click here |
| 147 | 18 JAN 2022 | China | Measures for Administration of Quarantine Access of Entry Animals and Plants Notified | China notified the Measures for Administration of Quarantine Access of Entry Animals and Plants (Draft) to the WTO SPS Committee as G/SPS/N/CHN/1244. | Click here |
| 148 | 29 DEC 2021 | China | Final Seed Law Published | The Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress of the Peoples Republic of China published an amended Seed Law of the Peoples Republic of China. | Click here |
| 149 | 20 DEC 2021 | China | Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Law Revised Draft Published | The National Peoples Congress of China (NPC) published the Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Law of the Peoples Republic of China (Revised Draft) for domestic comment. | Click here |
| 150 | 08 DEC 2021 | China | GE Crop Herbicide Use Rules for Registration Comments Invited | The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) invited public comments on measures that provide the requirements and guidelines for herbicides used on and for genetically engineered (GE) crops. | Click here |
| 151 | 08 DEC 2021 | China | Decree 248 - FDA Constituent Update | This report contains a link to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) December 6 Constituent Update asking for U.S. establishments that currently export certain food products to China voluntarily submit information to FDA by December 17 2021. | Click here |
| 152 | 17 SEP 2021 | China | Section 301 Retaliatory Tariff Exclusions Extended | China extended again the Section 301 retaliatory tariff exclusions on 11 agricultural products, including shrimp for cultivation, whey for feed, fishmeal for feed, alfalfa and six hardwood products. | Click here |
| 153 | 03 SEP 2021 | China | Microbiologic and Parasite Standards and Monitoring for Laboratory Animals | On July 9, 2021, China notified “Laboratory animal—Microbiological and parasitical standards and monitoring” to the WTO TBT Committee as G/TBT/N/CHN/1613. | Click here |
| 154 | 24 AUG 2021 | China | Translation of Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Foods | This report contains an unofficial translation of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for Pesticides in Food. | Click here |
| 155 | 23 AUG 2021 | China | Two Draft MRL Standards Released for Domestic Comment | Two draft Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) standards covering 64 and 26 pesticides, respectively, were released for domestic comment on August 10, 2021. | Click here |
| 156 | 13 AUG 2021 | China | Interpretative Guidance on Imported Food Labeling Requirements in Decree 249 | On July 29, the General Administration of Customs of the Peoples Republic of China (GACC) published interpretative guidance for Article 30 of Decree 249 as a Policy Interpretive Note. | Click here |
| 157 | 03 AUG 2021 | China | China Allows Dairy Products to Clear Customs with Importers Certification of Relevant Testing of Imports | On July 6, 2021 Chinas General Administration of Customs (GACC) implemented a notification and commitment system that allows importers (or agents) to certify to the possession of testing reports for imported dairy products. | Click here |
| 158 | 02 AUG 2021 | China | China Notifies Draft Labeling for Infants and Young Children | On July 28, 2021, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) published a notice soliciting comments on "Further Regulating the Labeling and Marking of Infant and Young Children Formula Milk Powder Products (Draft for Solicitation of Comments)". | Click here |
| 159 | 21 JUL 2021 | China | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report | On June 16, 2021, China notified draft National Food Safety Standard of Cream, Butter and Anhydrous Milk Fat (GB19646-xxxx) to the WTO SPS Committee as G/SPS/N/CHN/1221. | Click here |
| 160 | 07 MAY 2021 | China | Administrative Measures on Import and Export Food Safety - Decree 249 | Revised Administrative Measures on Import and Export Food Safety (GACC Degree 249) will enter into force on January 1, 2022. | Click here |
| 161 | 07 MAY 2021 | China | Draft Voluntary Group Standard for Plant-Based Food | The Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology released a group standard, the General Standard for Plant-based Food (Draft for Comments), for public comment on April 8, 2021. | Click here |
| 162 | 20 APR 2021 | China | Overseas Facilities Registration Regulation - Decree 248 | The Regulations on the Registration and Administration of Overseas Producers of Imported Food (Degree 248) will enter into force on January 1, 2022. | Click here |
| 163 | 31 MAR 2021 | China | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report | This report lists the major registration requirements and export certificates required for food and agricultural exports to the People’s Republic of China. | Click here |
| 164 | 30 MAR 2021 | China | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report | This report presents the key regulations and standards applicable to food and agricultural imports, including changes to existing standards. | Click here |
| 165 | 23 MAR 2021 | China | Industry Group Issues Voluntary Standard for PlantBased Meat Alternative Products | On December 25, 2020, the Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST) issued the voluntary group standard Plant-Based Meat Products (T/CIFST 001-2020). | Click here |
| 166 | 09 MAR 2021 | China | China Notified Draft National Standard for Wheat | On February 8, 202 China notified a draft revised National Standard for Wheat to the World Trade Organization as G/TBT/N/CHN/1538. | Click here |
| 167 | 10 FEB 2021 | China | Cold Chain Control Measures Expand Across South China | Effective January 27, 2021, Guangzhou became the latest city to implement requirements for imported frozen food to pass through and test negative for COVID at a ‘centralized supervision warehouse’ within the city before being sold into the local market. | Click here |
| 168 | 19 JAN 2021 | China | : China Lowers Applied MFN Tariff Rates and Revises Out of Quota TRQ Rates | On December 23, 2020, the State Council Tariff Commission (SCTC) announced its annual tariff adjustment plan that sets tentative import and export tariff rates for select tariff lines in 2021. | Click here |
| 169 | 15 JAN 2021 | China | China Announces Second Batch of Biosafety Certificates | On January 11, 2021, the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) issued biosafety certificates for imports of two new traits along with the renewal of three others. | Click here |
| 170 | 14 JAN 2021 | China | Industry Group Issues Voluntary Standard for Plant-Based Meat Alternative Products | On December 25, 2020, the Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST) issued the voluntary group standard Plant-Based Meat Products (T/CIFST 001-2020). | Click here |
| 171 | 31 DEC 2020 | China | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report | This report lists the major registration requirements and export certificates required for food and agricultural exports to the People’s Republic of China. | Click here |
| 172 | 31 DEC 2020 | China | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report | China released several significant food and agricultural import regulations and standards for public comment in 2020. | Click here |
| 173 | 18 DEC 2020 | China | China Draft Standard for MRLs of Pesticides in Food | On November 23, 2020, the Crop Production Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) released for domestic comments the draft national food safety standard Maximum Residue Limits of 75 Pesticides (including 2,4-D-dimethylamine) in Foods. | Click here |
| 174 | 11 DEC 2020 | China | China Notified the Draft Administrative Measures on Import and Export Food Safety | On November 12, 2020, China notified a revised draft of the Administrative Measures on Import and Export Food Safety to the WTO SPS Committee as G/SPS/N/CHN/1191. | Click here |
| 175 | 09 OCT 2020 | China | China Notifies Draft National Food Safety Standard - Metal Materials and Products for Food Contact | On September 14, 2020 China notified a draft revised National Food Safety Standard for Metal Materials and Articles for Food Contact to the World Trade Organization as G/SPS/N/CHN/1170. | Click here |
| 176 | 09 OCT 2020 | China | China and the EU Signed a Geographical Indications Agreement | On September 14, 2020, China and the European Union signed a bilateral agreement on geographical indications (GIs). | Click here |
| 177 | 09 OCT 2020 | China | China Notifies Draft National Food Safety Standard - Beverages | On September 14, 2020 China notified a draft revised National Food Safety Standard for Beverages to the World Trade Organization as G/SPS/N/CHN/1169. | Click here |
| 178 | 09 OCT 2020 | China | China Notifies Draft Measures on Supervision and Management of Food Labeling | On September 23, 2020, China notified revised draft Measures on Supervision and Management of Food Labeling to the World Trade Organization as G/TBT/N/CHN 1401.Add.1. | Click here |
| 179 | 09 OCT 2020 | China | China Notifies Draft National Food Safety Standard - General Rules for Nutritional Labeling of Prepackaged Foods | On September 14, 2020, China notified a draft revised National Food Safety Standard - General Rules for Nutritional Labeling of Prepackaged Foods (GB28050-xxxx) to the World Trade Organization as G/SPS/N/CHN/1165. | Click here |
| 180 | 24 SEP 2020 | China | China Notifies Draft National Food Safety Standards for Milk Powder | China’s National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) notified revisions to the National Food Safety Standard. | Click here |
| 181 | 18 SEP 2020 | China | China Notified the Draft National Food Safety Standard - Whey Powder and Whey Protein Powder | On September 14, 2020, China notified the National Food Safety Standard on Whey Powder and Whey Protein Powder (GB 11674-XXXX) | Click here |
| 182 | 18 SEP 2020 | China | China Re-Notified the Draft National Food Safety Standard - Processed Cheese and Cheese Products | On September 14, 2020, China notified the National Food Safety Standard on Processed Cheese and Cheese Products (GB 25192-XXXX) | Click here |
| 183 | 24 FEB 2020 | China | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report | This report lists the major registration requirements and export certificates required for food and agricultural exports to the People’s Republic of China. | Click here |
| 184 | 24 FEB 2020 | China | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report | China implemented or proposed several significant food and agricultural import regulations and standards in 2019. | Click here |
| 185 | 14 FEB 2020 | China | China Announces Reductions in Certain Additional Tariffs | On February 6, 2020, the State Council Tariff Commission announced that China would cut in half the additional tariffs for certain commodities from the United States on February 14, 2020. | Click here |
| 186 | 30 DEC 2019 | China | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report | China implemented or proposed several significant food and agricultural import regulations and standards in 2019. | Click here |
| 187 | 22 FEB 2019 | China | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report | This report lists the major export certifications required by the Chinese government for imports of food and agricultural products. After the March 2018 government reorganization, the three main food safety regulators are the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR), the General Administration of Customs (GACC), and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA). | Click here |
| 188 | 22 FEB 2019 | China | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report | In March 2018, the Chinese Government underwent a reorganization, which consolidated food safety responsibilities into the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), the General Administration of China Customs (GACC), and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA). China continues to update national food safety standards, some of which were issued in 2009, to align them with the 2014 Food Safety Law and other regulations. | Click here |
| 189 | 25 SEP 2018 | China | China Implements Supplemental Imports Tariffs on U.S. Products Exported to China | On September 18, 2018, China’s State Council Tariff Commission (SCTC) announced that it would start enforcing additional import tariffs on U.S. products exported to China valued at $60 billion (“the Supplemental Tariffs”). This round of Chinese tariffs was first announced on August 3 in response to the U.S. announcement of a proposed $200 billion in additional tariffs and was reported in GAIN Report CH18043. The proposed Supplemental Tariffs were originally divided into four schedules, each with a different tariff rate (25, 20, 10, and 5 percent). In the September 18 announcement, SCTC combined Schedules 1 and 2 and set the tariff rate at 10 percent for both; Schedules 3 and 4 were also combined at a tariff rate of 5 percent. There are a number of food, agricultural, and agricultural-related products across these schedules. The Supplemental Tariffs went into effect on September 24. | Click here |
| 190 | 28 JUN 2018 | China | China Announces Tariff Reductions for Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement Members | On June 19, 2018, China’s Ministry of Finance announced that as part of the Second Amendment to the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement, China will reduce tariffs on imports of a number of products, including 415 agricultural and related products | Click here |
| 191 | 04 JUN 2018 | China | China to Cut Tariffs on Agricultural Products | On July 1, China will cut most-favored-nation (MFN) tariffs for 1,449 taxable items, including several agricultural and seafood items. The tariff reductions include 388 food and agricultural related products such as seafood, processed meat, processed vegetable, sauces, and snack food products. The announcement will impact Chinese food agriculture related imports from the United States with an estimated value of $1.9 billion in 2017, and lower average tariff rates from 15.2 percent to 6.9 percent. U.S. exporters should be aware of the new tariffs and check with local importers to verify changes in their tariff rate. | Click here |
| 192 | 25 JAN 2018 | China | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | This report lists the major export certificates required by the Chinese government for imports of food and agricultural products. After a fourteen year hiatus, in 2017, China reopened its market and issued new procedures allowing U.S. beef imports. In November 2017, China also reopened the market for U.S. live horses. Although proposed, no significant changes in Chinese export certificate requirements occurred in 2017. For more information on changes in overall import requirements, see the latest China Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Narrative Report. | Click here |
| 193 | 11 JAN 2018 | China | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | China’s food regulatory regime continues to evolve. In 2017, China issued numerous new regulations and measures to reflect the requirements introduced under the 2015 Food Safety Law. Most notably, China notified a revised draft of the Regulations for the Implementation of the Food Safety Law in August 2017. As part of these implementation efforts, China notified revisions to inspections and quarantine regulations (AQSIQ Decree 144) in September. China issued technical documents and guidelines to implement registration requirements for special foods (CFDA Decrees 24 and 26). Similarly, in 2017, China announced plans to develop standards for limits on agrochemicals residues. Starting January 1, 2018, China is expanding the application of Cross Border E-Commerce (CBEC) policies on imports to five more cities: Hefei, Chengdu, Dalian, Qingdao and Suzhou. Lastly, also in 2017, China reopened its market and issued new procedures allowing U.S. beef imports. | Click here |
| 194 | 01 DEC 2017 | China | Christmas Comes Early as China Announces Annual Tariff Reductions on Select Consumer Products | China announced its annual tariff revisions a month early this year, with tariff reductions on select commodities set to become effective on December 1, 2017, instead of the usual January 1, 2018 timeline. Further tariff revisions for 2018 are not anticipated at this time. In addition to the earlier timing, this year’s revisions were notable in that they primarily focused on middle-class consumer products, such as processed cheese, fresh and dried fruits, nuts, and certain types of infant formula. | Click here |
| 195 | 03 FEB 2017 | China | China : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | During 2016, China continued issuing numerous new regulations, rules and measures to reflect the requirements introduced by the 2015 Food Safety Law. Most notably, China implemented new registration systems, including registration for grains and oilseeds (AQSIQ Decree 177), registration for live seafood (AQSIQ Decree 183); and introduced registration requirements for infant formula recipes (CFDA Decree 26), foods for special medical purposes (CFDA Decree 24), and health foods (CFDA Decree 22). | Click here |
| 196 | 03 FEB 2017 | China | China : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | This report lists major export certificates required by the Chinese government for imports of food and agricultural products. Major changes in 2016 include China’s implementation of new registration requirements on grains and oilseeds (AQSIQ Decree 177) and live seafood (AQSIQ Decree 183). China also introduced registration requirements for infant formula recipes (CFDA Decree 26), health foods (CFDA Decree 22), and foods for special medical purposes (CFDA Decree 24). In addition, in 2016, China granted market access for California strawberries and U.S. sugar beet pulp. | Click here |
| 197 | 31 DEC 2015 | China | China : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | This report lists major export certificates required by the Chinese government for imports of food and agricultural products. This year’s major changes include the implementation of China’s 2015 Food Safety Law, and slight revisions to the Catalogue of Products under Decree 145. In addition, beginning January 12, 2015, China banned the importation of all poultry and pet birds from the entire United States. Changes regarding certificate requirements remain minimal. | Click here |
| 198 | 30 DEC 2015 | China | China : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards – Narrative FAIRS Country Report | During 2015, on the backdrop of continuous food scandals and rising consumer concerns, Chinese food regulators continued the onerous task of regaining consumer’s trust by revamping China’s Food Safety Regime. Over the past two years, China has reviewed and issued thousands of new food safety and hygiene standards. Most notably, China’s 2015 Food Safety Law came into effect on October 1. In addition to specific implementing rules, a series of regulations, rules, and measures will be issued to carry out the provisions of the Law. | Click here |
| 199 | 14 DEC 2015 | China | China : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards – Subject Report | China is in the process of implementing a revised regulatory and registration system for imported feed and feed additives. Under this system, companies need to complete the following three steps before they can export feed ingredients or additives to China: 1) obtain an import registration license from the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), 2) apply for market access with the General Administration for Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ), and 3) have their manufacturing facility be registered by AQSIQ. This process can include an audit, which China requires the exporter to pay for. | Click here |
| 200 | 18 DEC 2013 | China | China Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | This report lists major export certificates required by the Chinese government for imports of food and agricultural products. | Click here |
| 201 | 31 DEC 2012 | China | China Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | This report lists major export certificates required by the Chinese government for imports of food and agricultural products. | Click here |
| 202 | 21 DEC 2012 | China | China Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report is an index of major agricultural product import regulations and standards translated and published by the Office of Agriculture Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing through December 2012. Updates include changes to food laws, labeling requirements, packaging and container requirements, food additive regulations, multiple commodity regulations, commodity specific regulations, and import procedures. | Click here |
| 203 | 27 AUG 2012 | China | National Food Safety Standard for Grain | On June 4, 2012, China notified the WTO of National Food Safety Standard: Grain as SPS/N/CHN/525. This standard applies to raw grains and grain products for human consumption, including cereals, beans, and potatoes. This standard does not apply to raw materials for the manufacture of edible oil. The date for submission of final comments to China is August 3, 2012. The proposed date of entry is to be determined. This report is an INFORMAL translation of this document. | Click here |
| 204 | 25 JUL 2012 | China | National Standard of Seed Potatoes (Draft for Approvals) | On July 18, 2012, China notified the WTO of National Standard of Seed Potatoes as G/TBT/N/CHN/920. The standard was drafted for regulating the production of seed potatoes, maintaining seed potato trade order, promoting supervision and administration, and protecting the benefits of farmers. The date for submission of final comments to China is September 16, 2012. The proposed date of adoption of the standard is 90 days after its notification to the WTO, and date of its entry into force is 6 months after the notification. | Click here |
| 205 | 09 MAR 2012 | China | Regulation on Feed and Feed Additive Import Registration (Amended Draft for Comments) | On March 1, 2012, China's Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) published a Notice on “Regulation on Feed and Feed Additive Import Registration (Amended Draft for Comments)” for public comments, which are due on March 31, 2012. This draft regulation replaces the current “Regulation on Feed and Feed Additive Import Registration (enforced on August 17, 2000),” and provides further details on Decree 609 (CH12008). Please note the MOA Notice provides details on major amendments to the regulation. This report contains an UNOFFICIAL translation of the draft regulation. | Click here |
| 206 | 10 FEB 2012 | China | 12th Five-year Plan on National Food Safety Standards | On January 30, 2012, the Ministry of Health released the 12th Five-year Plan on National Food Safety Standards and is soliciting public comments on the Plan. The Plan reviews the status of the food safety standards and sets objectives for future food safety standard work and safeguard measures to fulfill the objectives. | Click here |
| 207 | 02 FEB 2012 | China | National Food Safety Standard on Vegetable Activated Carbon | On November 18, 2011, China notified the WTO of National Food Safety Standard: Food Additive Vegetable Activated Carbon (Wooden Activated Carbon) as SPS/N/CHN/495. This standard applies to food additive vegetable activated carbon (wooden activated carbon) made from plant materials such as sawdust, coconut shells, and nutshells through physical or chemical method. The date for submission of final comments to China is January 17, 2012. The proposed date of entry is to be determined. | Click here |
| 208 | 02 FEB 2012 | China | National Food Safety Standard on Polyethylene Resin | On November 17, 2011, China notified the WTO of National Food Safety Standard: Polyethylene Resin as SPS/N/CHN/482. This standard applies to polyethylene resin made of ethylene homopolymer and copolymers of ethylene and olefin used for food containers and packaging materials. This standard stipulates technical requirements and packaging requirements of polyethylene resin used for food containers and packaging materials. The date for submission of final comments to China is January 16, 2012. The proposed date of entry is to be determined. | Click here |
| 209 | 31 DEC 2011 | China | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | This report lists major export certificates required by the Chinese government from exporters of food and agricultural products. | Click here |
| 210 | 31 DEC 2010 | China | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | This report lists major export certificates required by the Chinese government from exporters of food and agricultural products. | Click here |