China Customs Rejected 246 Batches of Imported Food in October 2023

On November 22, 2023, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in October 2023. A total of 246 batches of imported food from 42 countries/regions were rejected.

Most non-compliant imported food in October came from Japan (22.0%, mostly beverages and snacks), followed by Taiwan, China (8.1%, mostly beverages and grain products) and Belgium (7.3%, all alcohol products). The major reasons for import rejections were as follows:

• Discrepancy between cargo and certificate (22.0%)

• Unqualified labeling (21.5%)

• Exceeded expiry date (14.2%)

• Lack of inspection & quarantine permit (11.8%)

• Excessive use of food additives/nutritional fortification substances (11.4%)

Noteworthy Products

Dairy products

Four batches of imported dairy products were rejected by China customs in October. Details are as follows:

More analysis on customs clearance in 2023 can be found below: 

• China Customs Rejected 294 Batches of Imported Food in September 2023

• China Customs Rejected 229 Batches of Imported Food in August 2023

• China Customs Rejected 138 Batches of Imported Food in July 2023

• China Customs Rejected 226 Batches of Imported Food in June 2023

• China Customs Rejected 118 Batches of Imported Food in May 2023

• China Customs Rejection Data: 196 Batches of Imported Food in April 2023

• China Customs Rejection Data: 177 Batches of Imported Food in March 2023

• China Customs Rejected 156 Batches of Imported Food in February 2023

• China Customs Rejected 162 Batches of Imported Food in January 2023, Including Milk Powder & Probiotics