GACC Registration - The First Step for Your Food Export to China !

       According to the Decree No. 248, 249 of the General Administration of Customs (Regulations on the Administration of Registration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Food Products in the People's Republic of China), all the oversea food producer, exporter and packaging factories etc shall be registered first before exporting to China market. 

     What is GACC ? GACC is short of The General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC), the headquarters of China Customs, is a key border agency of the nation. Please check their official website for details: www.customs.gov.cn 

     What is the GACC registration? Registration with the GACC is mandatory for overseas producers and exporters who wish to sell their food products into China market. 

     Regarding registration, for products within the 18 categories, the registration needs to be recommended by the competent authorities of the country (region) where the overseas manufacturer is located, while for products outside the 18 categories, the enterprises can apply for registration independently.

The food products within the 18 categories are as follows:

Meat and meat products, casings, aquatic products, dairy products, edible bird's nests and edible bird's nest products, bee products, eggs and egg products, edible oils and oilseeds, stuffed pasta products, edible grains, industrial products made from grain flour and malt, fresh and dehydrated vegetables as well as dried beans, seasonings, nuts and seeds, dried fruits, unroasted coffee beans and cocoa beans, special dietary foods, and health foods.

The remaining food products are outside the 18 categories.

How to register ? 

A.Apply online at GACC (SINGLE WINDOW): 

https://app.singlewindow.cn/cas/login?_loginAb=1&service=https%3A%2F%2Fcifer.singlewindow.cn%2Fciferwebserver%2Fj_spring_cas_security_check 

B.Authorize a local agent and register via agents in China. 

Documents required for registration: 

Primary documents for GACC registration of aquatic products:

Application Form 

Enterprise Statement

Business Registration License

Manufacturer License

HACCP or ISO 22000

Others upon the requirement from GACC. 

Where can you check the result? 

All the qualified and registered imported food producers can be checked out online at GACC, please check: http://jckspj.customs.gov.cn/spj/xxfw39/jkspjwscqyzcmd/4650504/index.html 

All the registered overseas food exporter or export agents can be checked out online at GACC, please check；

http://credit.customs.gov.cn/ccppwebserver/pages/ccpp/html/importFoodExporter.html 

If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact us on time

GACC Registration- the First Step to Export Your Food, Meat and Rice etc to China !

       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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