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June 1 Deadline: China GACC Decree 280 & New Requirements for Overseas Food Manufacturer Registration

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Rae Deng
Thursday , 7th May 2026
REACH24H
Background

To enhance the supervision of imported food safety and facilitate imported food trade, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) recently issued the Regulations on the Registration Administration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Food (GACC Decree No. 280), together with its supporting Announcement GACC No. 27 of 2026. The new regulation and related policies will officially come into force on June 1, 2026.

In this webinar, Ms. Rae Deng, the Food Regulatory Consultant from REACH24H, will firstly introduce the upcoming new requirement for overseas food manufacturer registration, including the revised registration product catalogue, validity period, and the updated renewal mechanism. She will then provide practical guidance covering registration material preparation, key compliance risks, as well as the full registration process and timeline.

This webinar will provide an in-depth analysis of these regulatory changes, and offer actionable support to help your enterprise maintain smooth access to the Chinese market.

Target Participants: All overseas enterprises engaged in the production, processing, and storage of food exported to China.

*To have a better chance of your questions being addressed, you're welcome to email us the questions before the webinar.

Notes:
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For more information, please check China GACC/CIFER Overseas Food Manufacturer Registration.

Contents

1. GACC Decree 280 & Announcement No. 27

1.1 Regulation Introduction

1.2 Applicable Enterprises

2. GACC Decree 280 v.s. 248

2.1 Adjustment in Product Registration Catalogue

2.2 Validity and Renewal Mechanisms

2.3 Storage Enterprises Registration

3. Registration Materials

3.1 Material List and Key Points

3.2 Recommended Registration Materials

4. Registration Process and Timeline

*The final outline may be subjected to subtle revision

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this webinar, please contact us at:

EMAIL: [email protected]

TEL: +86 (0) 571 8609 4444

Speaker
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist
    Specialized in regulatory compliance for food and dietary supplements across China, the USA, EU, Australia and New Zealand, along with consulting support for novel food authorizations and health food registration. With practical experience in GACC overseas food manufacturer registration. Her expertise in food regulatory affairs has helped build long-term partnerships with numerous clients.
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