China’s Imported Prepackaged Food Compliance and Labelling: Key Insights

Compliance Procedure: Prepackaged Food Importation

According to China’s Food Safety Law, imported foods shall comply with the national food safety standards of China. As required by law, food entering and exiting the country must pass inspection by quarantine agencies (local customs) and obtain safety inspection certificate.

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Relevant Regulations

• The Law of the People’s Republic of China on Import and Export Commodity Inspection

• Implementation of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Import and Export Commodity Inspection

• Measures for the Safety Administration of Imported and Exported Food

• The Law of the People’s Republic of China on the entry and exit animal and plant quarantine

• Implementation of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on the entry and exit animal and plant quarantine

• Provisions on the Administration of Registration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Foods

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive range of services to help your prepackaged food products comply with Chinese regulations:

Regulatory Consulting

We provide expert guidance through various channels to address your specific needs, including:

• Feasibility analysis for food imports
• Compliance with food import regulations and processes
• Consultation on special product permits
• Review of advertising and promotional materials for compliance
• Resolution of food-related disputes
• Assistance with other import-related challenges

Import Food Enterprise Registration

We ensure your business is listed on the GAC’s approved import list by:

• Registering overseas manufacturers with the GAC
• Assisting with evaluation and review processes for manufacturer registration
• Establishing a food safety management system compliant with Chinese customs requirements
• Completing GAC registration for overseas importers or agents

Food Ingredient Compliance Review

We determine whether your products can be imported into China by:

• Classifying products and assessing import eligibility
• Identifying applicable standards and food safety requirements
• Reviewing ingredients for compliance (e.g., illegal additives, excessive usage)
• Providing modification recommendations for non-compliant products

Food Label Review

We ensure your product labels meet Chinese regulatory requirements by:

• Reviewing Chinese labels for compliance
• Verifying claims and nutritional labeling
• Providing modification recommendations for non-compliant labels
• Translating and creating Chinese labels if needed
• Reviewing original foreign labels for compliance

Food Quality Review

We ensure your products meet China’s food safety standards by:

• Reviewing quality indicators against safety standards
• Supervising food quality testing processes

Food Import Clearance Assistance

We help you obtain the necessary qualifications for food imports, including:

• Customs tariff code (HS code) queries
• Support with other import-related documentation