On Jan 8th 2015, AQSIQ released announcement No.3 which requires modified milk produced via pasteurization process exported to China to comply with additional quarantine procedures and obtain the “Permit of Quarantine For Imported Animals and Plants” from CIQ. The new rule will take effect from Feb 1 2015. Under the current regulation, the following three products also need to get the permit:
Raw milk
Raw milk products
Pasteurized milk
In addition, from 1 May 2015, more testing information especially information relating to heavy metal contamination (lead, arsenic and mercury) will be needed for every batch of dairy exported to China. The recommended testing methods for each item required are also indicated. Regulatory requirements for imported foods are getting more and more stringent. Unqualified formula and labels of imported products are the most problematic compliance issues encountered during CIQ inspection. It is strongly recommended to conduct product testing in CIQ recognized laboratories to ensure compliance with Chinese national standards and conformance with Chinese testing methods as articulated within the accompanying product standards.
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