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On November 22, 2024, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in October 2024. A total of 198 batches of imported food from 28 countries/regions were rejected.
Most non-compliant imported food in October came from the U.S. (14.6%, mostly beer products), followed by Canada (10.6%, all sports nutrition products), and Japan (9.6%, mostly beer products). The major reasons for import rejections were as follows:
Unqualified labeling (32.3%)
Discrepancy between cargo and certificate (21.2%)
Incompliance with food national standards (19.7%)
Issues regarding overseas manufacturer registration (11.1%)
Detection of animal epidemic diseases (7.6%)
Noteworthy Products
1. Sports nutrition
20 batches of sports nutrition products from Canada failed customs clearance in October. All batches were rejected for unqualified labeling. Unlike common prepackaged foods, sports nutrition products shall meet the labeling requirements stated in GB 13432-2013 Labeling of Prepackaged Foods for Special Dietary Uses and GB 24154-2015 General Standard for Sports Nutrition Food.
2. Baby food
Two batches of baby foods from Thailand were rejected due to unqualified labeling. For labeling requirements for baby food in the Chinese market, please refer to GB 10769-2010 Cereal-based Complementary Foods for Infants and Young Children and GB 10770-2010 Canned Complementary Foods for Infants and Young Children.
Over the past year, a considerable number of imported food products have faced rejection in China for various reasons. In response, ChemLinked presents a complimentary report for stakeholders in the global food industry. This comprehensive report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the rejected food products, shed light on the reasons behind their rejections, and offer insightful tips to stakeholders on mitigating potential risks and pitfalls. Click here or on the image below to access the free report！
Non-compliant products may be rejected by customs, leading to risks such as product destruction and fines, which can cause significant losses to businesses and affect brand reputation. To avoid these risks, we offer the following compliance services for your compliant imports:
- Competent Authority Responsibility
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- Label Design/Review/Translation
- Overseas Manufacturer Registration
- One-to-One Regulatory Consultation
- Product Compliance Assessment
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