Overview of standards and requirements for imported prepackaged foods and exported wooden packaging

Supervisory requirements for imported prepackaged foods

According to Article 150 of the “Food Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China”, food is defined as finished products and raw materials for human consumption or drinking, which includes traditional items that combine food and Chinese medicinal materials, but does not include items used for therapeutic purposes. purpose items. Prepackaged food refers to food that is quantitatively packaged or prepared in advance in packaging materials or containers. According to Article 19 of the “Measures for the Administration of Imported and Exported Food Safety of the People’s Republic of China” (General Administration of Customs Order No. 249), overseas exporters or agents must register with the General Administration of Customs, and food importers must also register with the customs at their place of residence. . During the filing process, all parties must be responsible for the authenticity and validity of the information provided. If the filing information changes, corresponding procedures must be completed within 60 days. If the customs finds errors in the filing information, it may request corrections. Therefore, before importing food, companies are advised to review the qualifications of relevant parties to ensure smooth import.

Fumigation and regulatory requirements for export wood packaging

Export wooden packaging is divided into two types: fumigation and fumigation-free, covering a variety of materials including wooden boxes, wooden pallets and so on. According to the regulations of the national inspection and quarantine agency, wood must be fumigated before being exported, while materials such as synthetic boards treated with high temperature and high pressure do not need to be fumigated. When exporting to countries such as Canada, the United States, and Japan, official fumigation certificates are often required, otherwise you may face high costs for re-fumigation or destruction of the goods. Therefore, sellers must carefully follow fumigation regulations when exporting wood products to avoid the risk of return shipments.

The requirements for fumigation include: the actual fumigation time must exceed 24 hours, and a fumigation mark should be marked on the cabinet door after fumigation. In addition, wooden packaging materials must be free of bark, mildew and insect holes. If problems are found, the packaging must be replaced. If customs clearance is required after fumigation, the goods must arrive at the fumigation supervision site two days before shipment.

The importance of packaging for cross-border e-commerce export commodities

Commodity packaging is part of the product production process and plays a vital role in the circulation field. Proper packaging not only helps protect goods and ensures their integrity during transportation, loading, unloading and stacking, but also attracts consumers and ensures transaction security. With the development of international trade, good product packaging has become one of the important means of market competition, and packaging standards and terms occupy an important position in contracts. The laws of some countries also provide that the buyer has the right to reject the goods if the packaging does not meet the agreement. Therefore, paying attention to packaging work is crucial to ensuring the smooth progress of international trade.

Based on the above, understanding the relevant regulations on imported food and exported wooden packaging will help companies grasp compliance requirements, reduce risks, and enhance market competitiveness in international trade.