Measures of the People's Republic of China for the Administration of Safety of Imported and Exported Food. Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Inspection International trade Standards Registration Traceability/product tracing Risk assessment/management Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes These Measures shall come into force on January 1, 2022. Abstract For the purposes of safeguarding the safety of imported and exported food and protecting the life and health of human beings, animals, and plants, these Measures are formulated in accordance with the Food Safety Law and other laws and administrative regulations. The Measures consist of 79 Articles dividied in to 6 Chapters: General Provisions; Import of Food; Export of Food; supervision and Administration; Legal Liabilities; Supplementary Provisions. Full text Chinese Website www.customs.gov.cn References - Legislation Implements Regulation on the implementation of the Food Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China. Legislation | China | 2009 (2019) Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, International trade, Standards, Policy/planning, Traceability/product tracing Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law of the People's Republic of China on the entry and exit animal and plant quarantine (Order No. 53 of 1991). Legislation | China | 1991 (2009) Keyword: Institution, Quarantine, Animal health, Certification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Pests/diseases, Plant protection, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protected area, Use restrictions Source: FAO, FAOLEX Food Safety Law (2021). Legislation | China | 2009 (2021) Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Consumer protection, Food additives, HACCP, Institution, Processing/handling, Standards, Authorization/permit, Residues Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulations for the Implementation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Entry and Exit Animal and Plant Quarantine (Order of State Council No. 206). Legislation | China | 1996 Keyword: International trade, Quarantine, Authorization/permit, Registration, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Plant protection, Certification, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Hygiene/sanitary procedures Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Announcement of the General Administration of Customs on the inspection and quarantine requirements for imported Polish flour (Announcement No. 98 of the General Administration of Customs in 2021). Legislation | China | 2021 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, International trade, Cereals/grains/rice, Agricultural commodities, Quarantine, Plant protection, Crops/grasses Source: FAO, FAOLEX Announcement of the General Administration of Customs on the inspection and quarantine requirements for imported Italian beef (Announcement No. 85 of the General Administration of Customs in 2021). Legislation | China | 2021 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, International trade, Certification, Meat 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 Announcement No. 103 of 2023 of the General Administration of Customs on the Comprehensive Suspension of Import of Japanese Aquatic Products. Legislation | China | 2023 Keyword: International trade, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants Source: FAO, FAOLEX