China Customs is enforcing increasingly stringent border checks, with non-compliant food consignments most often rejected for additive misuse, animal disease concerns, documentation mismatches, and labeling defects. GMO screening has also become a major compliance focus, as even trace, undeclared, or unapproved GMO ingredients can trigger rejection under China’s testing and declaration requirements.
Recently, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) released its monthly report on non-compliant food imports, revealing a startling figure for May: 706 batches of imported food were rejected at ports nationwide. This number marks the highest single-month total in the past two years.
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China's overseas food manufacturer registration, commonly referred to as GACC/CIFER registration, has been in force since 2022 and applies to all foreign food manufacturers exporting to China. The system requires eligible producers to obtain registration prior to export, ensuring compliance with China's food safety and regulatory standards.
A new regulatory framework is set to take effect on June 1, 2026, introducing updated requirements and procedures that will further impact overseas manufacturers.
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