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Measures for the implementation of the import commodity quality licensing system.

Country/Territory
China
Document type
Regulation
Date
1988
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Chinalaw, Chinalaw Computer-Assisted Legal Research Center, Peking University.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures International organization Authorization/permit Agricultural commodities Registration Certification
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

The State shall implement a licensing system for the importation of commodities (not defined) to safeguard safety of products, hygiene, environmental protection. Importation of medicines, foodstuffs, and animal and plant products may be subject to registration. Article 3 defines tasks of various public bodies regarding the control of the importation of goods. A "Catalogue of Imported Commodities with the Implementation of the Quality Licence System" shall be compiled by the State Commodity Inspection Bureau (art. 4). This catalogue shall include commodities that have obtained a "safety mark", "registration" or "certificate". Commodities shall meet the requirements set out in article 6 in order to obtain a quality licence. The procedure for obtaining quality licence is set out in articles 7 to 12. Remaining provisions deal with inspection of commodities, charges, etc. (26 articles)

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