I. Regarding the import declaration of overseas manufacturers of imported food
For food exported to China that is shipped from January 1, 2022, the registration number of the enterprise in China should be filled in the “Registration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Food” certificate column (license category code 519) under the “Product Qualification” item of the customs declaration form when declaring import food. When declaring imported food to the customs implementing the 2020 version of the declaration project, “Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Food” should be selected in the “Other Enterprise Categories” column under the “Other Enterprises” item, and the registration number of the enterprise in China should be filled in the “Number or Enterprise Name” column. If the declaration is not filled in as required, the customs will not accept the declaration.
II. Regarding the marking of registration numbers and packaging labels
For food exported to China produced from January 1, 2022, the registration number in China or the registration number approved by the competent authorities of the country (region) where the food is located should be marked on the inner and outer packaging of the food exported to China.
The requirements on packaging, labeling and identification in the Measures of the People’s Republic of China for the Administration of Import and Export Food Safety shall apply to food exported to China produced from January 1, 2022; the packaging, labeling and identification requirements of food exported to China produced before January 1, 2022 shall be subject to the original regulations.