As required by China Customs regulations, all feed, feed additives, and food exported to China from overseas suppliers/manufacturers need to be registered according to different products, levels, and requirements implemented by the General Administration of Customs of China ( GACC) which is the government’s body responsible for product and enterprise registration access. This process is also called GACC registration service.
What's GACC access?
According to the "Measures for the Inspection, Quarantine, Supervision and Administration of Import and Export Feed and Feed Additives",According to the "Measures for the Inspection, Quarantine, Supervision and Administration of Import and Export Feed and Feed Additives", the General Administration of Customs implements a registration system for manufacturers in countries or regions that allow the import of feed, and imported feed should come from registered overseas manufacturers. Including feed, feed additives, processed animal protein and oil, etc.Including feed, feed additives, processed animal protein and oil, etc. Here is the GACC website: http://english.customs.gov.cn
Why Need GACC Registration?
According to the "Measures for the Administration of Import and Export Food Safety", "Provisions on the Registration and Administration of Overseas Production Enterprises of Imported Food" of the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, since January 2022, all companies exporting food to China will need to be admitted. Please check the official notice below:
http://jckspj.customs.gov.cn/spj/zcfg18/bmgz91/3625580/index.html and
http://jckspj.customs.gov.cn/spj/zcfg18/bmgz91/3625617/index.html
How To Apply?
According to different food classifications, the registration methods are two:
One is the registration recommended by government authorities, that is, via the competent authority of the country (region) where the overseas production company is located. The other way is the registration by the company itself.
Here is the Food Catalogue Recommended by Competent Authorities and Registration Method:
Meat & Meat Products, Casing, Aquatic Products,Dairy Products, Bird's Nest & Bird's Nest Products; Bee Products, Eggs & Egg Products,Edible Fats & Oils, Wheaten Food with Fillings,Food Grains; Products of the Cereal's Milling Industry & Malt,Fresh & Dehydrated Vegetables, Dried Beans; Seasoning,Nuts & Seeds,Dried Fruit, Unroasted Coffee Beans & Cocoa Beans, Foods for Special Dietary Uses, Health Food.;
Here is the Food Catalogue Directly Registered by Enterprises:
Beverages, Convenient Food, Biscuits,Frozen Drinks,Tubers & Puffed Foods,Confectionery Products; Tea & Related Products,Liquor & Alcoholic Beverage,Starch & Starch Products,Bean Products, Other foods.
Our services:
1. Evaluate the products to determine whether they meet the Chinese food import standards;
2. Confirm the classification of products and registration method ;
3. Assist enterprises to prepare materials according to different requirements, and make necessary adjustment and translation;
4. Apply for registration to the General Administration of Customs of China through the country where the enterprise is located or directly in accordance with different requirements;
5. Follow up the registration process and complete the registration.
For the exporters of items from Self-Registration Food Category, please simply register and submit the documents online: https://app.singlewindow.cn/
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