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17 Sep 2021 CHINA P RPSection 301 Retaliatory Tariff Exclusions ExtendedChina 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
03 Sep 2021 CHINA P RPMicrobiologic and Parasite Standards and Monitoring for Laboratory AnimalsOn 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
24 Aug 2021 CHINA P RPTranslation of Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in FoodsThis report contains an unofficial translation of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for Pesticides in Food. Click Here
23 Aug 2021 CHINA P RPTwo Draft MRL Standards Released for Domestic CommentTwo draft Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) standards covering 64 and 26 pesticides, respectively, were released for domestic comment on August 10, 2021. Click Here
13 Aug 2021 CHINA P RPInterpretative Guidance on Imported Food Labeling Requirements in Decree 249On 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
03 Aug 2021 CHINA P RPChina Allows Dairy Products to Clear Customs with Importers Certification of Relevant Testing of ImportsOn 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
02 Aug 2021 CHINA P RPChina Notifies Draft Labeling for Infants and Young ChildrenOn 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
21 Jul 2021 CHINA P RPFood and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate ReportOn 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
07 May 2021 CHINA P RPAdministrative Measures on Import and Export Food Safety - Decree 249Revised Administrative Measures on Import and Export Food Safety (GACC Degree 249) will enter into force on January 1, 2022. Click Here
07 May 2021 CHINA P RPDraft Voluntary Group Standard for Plant-Based FoodThe 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
20 Apr 2021 CHINA P RPOverseas Facilities Registration Regulation - Decree 248The Regulations on the Registration and Administration of Overseas Producers of Imported Food (Degree 248) will enter into force on January 1, 2022. Click Here
31 Mar 2021 CHINA P RPFood and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate ReportThis report lists the major registration requirements and export certificates required for food and agricultural exports to the People’s Republic of China. Click Here
30 Mar 2021 CHINA P RPFood and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country ReportThis report presents the key regulations and standards applicable to food and agricultural imports, including changes to existing standards. Click Here
23 Mar 2021 CHINA P RPIndustry Group Issues Voluntary Standard for PlantBased Meat Alternative ProductsOn 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
09 Mar 2021 CHINA P RPChina Notified Draft National Standard for WheatOn 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
10 Feb 2021 CHINA P RPCold Chain Control Measures Expand Across South ChinaEffective 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
19 Jan 2021 CHINA P RP: China Lowers Applied MFN Tariff Rates and Revises Out of Quota TRQ RatesOn 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
15 Jan 2021 CHINA P RPChina Announces Second Batch of Biosafety CertificatesOn 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
14 Jan 2021 CHINA P RPIndustry Group Issues Voluntary Standard for Plant-Based Meat Alternative ProductsOn 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
31 Dec 2020 CHINA P RPFood and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate ReportThis report lists the major registration requirements and export certificates required for food and agricultural exports to the People’s Republic of China. Click Here
31 Dec 2020 CHINA P RPFood and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country ReportChina released several significant food and agricultural import regulations and standards for public comment in 2020. Click Here
18 Dec 2020 CHINA P RPChina Draft Standard for MRLs of Pesticides in FoodOn 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
11 Dec 2020 CHINA P RPChina Notified the Draft Administrative Measures on Import and Export Food SafetyOn 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
09 Oct 2020 CHINA P RPChina Notifies Draft National Food Safety Standard - General Rules for Nutritional Labeling of Prepackaged FoodsOn 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
09 Oct 2020 CHINA P RPChina Notifies Draft National Food Safety Standard - BeveragesOn 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
09 Oct 2020 CHINA P RPChina Notifies Draft Measures on Supervision and Management of Food LabelingOn 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
09 Oct 2020 CHINA P RPChina and the EU Signed a Geographical Indications AgreementOn September 14, 2020, China and the European Union signed a bilateral agreement on geographical indications (GIs). Click Here
09 Oct 2020 CHINA P RPChina Notifies Draft National Food Safety Standard - Metal Materials and Products for Food ContactOn 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
24 Sep 2020 CHINA P RPChina Notifies Draft National Food Safety Standards for Milk PowderChina’s National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) notified revisions to the National Food Safety Standard. Click Here
18 Sep 2020 CHINA P RPChina Notified the Draft National Food Safety Standard - Whey Powder and Whey Protein PowderOn September 14, 2020, China notified the National Food Safety Standard on Whey Powder and Whey Protein Powder (GB 11674-XXXX) Click Here
18 Sep 2020 CHINA P RPChina Re-Notified the Draft National Food Safety Standard - Processed Cheese and Cheese ProductsOn September 14, 2020, China notified the National Food Safety Standard on Processed Cheese and Cheese Products (GB 25192-XXXX) Click Here
24 Feb 2020 CHINA P RPFood and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate ReportThis report lists the major registration requirements and export certificates required for food and agricultural exports to the People’s Republic of China. Click Here
24 Feb 2020 CHINA P RPFood and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country ReportChina implemented or proposed several significant food and agricultural import regulations and standards in 2019. Click Here
14 Feb 2020 CHINA P RPChina Announces Reductions in Certain Additional TariffsOn 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
30 Dec 2019 CHINA P RPFood and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country ReportChina implemented or proposed several significant food and agricultural import regulations and standards in 2019. Click Here
22 Feb 2019 CHINA P RPFood and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards ReportThis 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
22 Feb 2019 CHINA P RPFood and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards ReportIn 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
25 Sep 2018 CHINA P RPChina Implements Supplemental Imports Tariffs on U.S. Products Exported to ChinaOn 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
28 Jun 2018 CHINA P RPChina Announces Tariff Reductions for Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement MembersOn 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
04 Jun 2018 CHINA P RPChina to Cut Tariffs on Agricultural ProductsOn 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
25 Jan 2018 CHINA P RPFood and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - CertificationThis 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
11 Jan 2018 CHINA P RPFood and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - NarrativeChina’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
01 Dec 2017 CHINA P RPChristmas Comes Early as China Announces Annual Tariff Reductions on Select Consumer ProductsChina 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
03 Feb 2017 CHINA P RPChina : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - CertificationThis 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
03 Feb 2017 CHINA P RPChina : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - NarrativeDuring 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
31 Dec 2015 CHINA P RPChina : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - CertificationThis 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
30 Dec 2015 CHINA P RPChina : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards – Narrative FAIRS Country ReportDuring 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
14 Dec 2015 CHINA P RPChina : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards – Subject ReportChina 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
18 Dec 2013 CHINA P RPChina Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - CertificationThis report lists major export certificates required by the Chinese government for imports of food and agricultural products. Click Here
31 Dec 2012 CHINA P RPChina Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - CertificationThis report lists major export certificates required by the Chinese government for imports of food and agricultural products. Click Here
21 Dec 2012 CHINA P RPChina Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - NarrativeThis 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
27 Aug 2012 CHINA P RPNational Food Safety Standard for GrainOn 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
25 Jul 2012 CHINA P RPNational 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
09 Mar 2012 CHINA P RPRegulation 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
10 Feb 2012 CHINA P RP12th Five-year Plan on National Food Safety StandardsOn 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
02 Feb 2012 CHINA P RPNational Food Safety Standard on Polyethylene ResinOn 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
02 Feb 2012 CHINA P RPNational Food Safety Standard on Vegetable Activated CarbonOn 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
31 Dec 2011 CHINA P RPFood and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - CertificationThis report lists major export certificates required by the Chinese government from exporters of food and agricultural products. Click Here
31 Dec 2010 CHINA P RPFood and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - CertificationThis report lists major export certificates required by the Chinese government from exporters of food and agricultural products. Click Here


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