GAC Clarifies Matters Concerning the Implementation of the Administrative Provisions on the Registration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Food

Recently, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) has issued the Announcement [2026] No. 27 to clarify matters relating to the implementation of the Administrative Provisions of the Customs of the People's Republic of China on the Registration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Food (the "Registration Provisions").

According to the Announcement, the Registration Provisions will take effect on June 1, 2026. Based on analyses of factors such as the source of raw materials of food, production and processing techniques, historical food safety data, consumer groups, and methods of consumption, and in light of international practices, the GAC shall determine the catalog of imported foods requiring official recommendation for registration; the list of imported foods for which registration will not be automatically renewed; and the scope of overseas enterprises storing imported foods that are subject to registration administration in accordance with the Registration Provisions. In addition, the relevant catalog, list, and scope shall be subject to dynamic management.



(Source: http://www.customs.gov.cn/customs/2026-03/18/article_2026031809353159843.html)

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