Law of the People's Republic of China on Import and Export Commodity Inspection. Country/Territory China Document type Legislation Date 1989 (2021) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Waste & hazardous substances, General Keyword Inspection International trade Offences/penalties Certification Agricultural commodities Food quality control/food safety Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Waste management Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes The Law entered into force as of August 1, 1989. Abstract This Law is enacted with a view to strengthening the inspection of import and export commodities, regulating the inspection of import and export commodities, protecting the public interests and the lawful rights and interests of the parties involved in import and export trade, and promoting the smooth development of China 's economic and trade relations with foreign countries. Full text Chinese Website www.gov.cn References - Legislation Implemented by Measures for the Administration on the Inspection and Quarantine of the Genetically Modified Products Entering and Exiting the Territory. Legislation | China | 2004 (2023) Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, International trade, Certification, Animal reproduction, Quarantine, Animal health, Biotechnology, Plant protection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Measures for the Administration of Application for Overseas Registration by Manufacturers of Exported Food. Legislation | China | 2021 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Registration, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Administrative Measures for the Random Inspection of Imported and Exported Commodities. Legislation | China | 2002 (2018) Keyword: International trade, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulations for the Implementation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Import and Export Commodity Inspection. Legislation | China | 2005 (2019) Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Inspection, International trade, Offences/penalties, Certification, Food quality control/food safety, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decree No. 22 of the President of the People's Republic of China on the Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress to Amend Five Laws Including the Product Quality Law of the People's Republic of China (and the Compulsory Education Law, the Law on Import and Export Commodity Inspection, the Budget Law, and the Food Safety Law) . Legislation | China | 2018 Keyword: International trade, Inspection, Certification, Agricultural commodities, Food quality control/food safety, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 81 of the President of the People's Republic of China on the Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress to Amend Eight Laws including the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China (including the Fire Protection Law, the Law on Import and Export Commodity Inspection, the Advertising Law, the Grassland Law, the Civil Aviation Law, the Customs Law and the Food Safety Law. Legislation | China | 2021 Keyword: International trade, Inspection, Agricultural commodities, Hazards, Forest fires, Food quality control/food safety, Authorization/permit, Protection of environment, Protection of habitats, Tourism Source: FAO, FAOLEX