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On September 20, 2024, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in August 2024. A total of 301 batches of imported food from 35 countries/regions were rejected.
Most non-compliant imported food in August came from Ecuador (16.6%, all aquatic products), followed by Australia (15.6%, mostly beef) and Japan (12.3%, mostly snacks). The major reasons for import rejections were as follows:
Incompliance with food national standards (29.2%)
Discrepancy between cargo and certificate (28.6%)
Unqualified labeling (14.0%)
Lack of required documents or evidential materials (8.3%)
Issues regarding overseas manufacturer registration (5.6%)
Noteworthy Products
1. Dairy product
In August, six batches of dairy products were rejected by China customs. Product details and reasons for their rejections are as follows:
Item | Product type | Country of origin | Reason for rejection |
1 | Whole camel milk powder | Kazakhstan | The fat content does not meet the national food safety standards |
2 | Whole camel milk powder | Kazakhstan | The fat content does not meet the national food safety standards |
3 | Whole high calcium milk powder | Netherlands | The absence of required documents and/or certificates |
4 | Modified milk powder | U.S. | The inconsistency between the overseas manufacturer on the customs declaration form and the dairy hygiene certificate |
5 | Modified milk powder | U.S. | The inconsistency between the overseas manufacturer on the customs declaration form and the dairy hygiene certificate |
6 | Condensed milk | Thailand | The protein content does not meet the national food safety standards |
2. Frozen fruit
One batch of frozen durian from Malaysia was rejected for the storage temperature does not meet the national food safety standard. Notably, in August, China updated the "National Food Catalogues of Traditional Trade & Meet the Requirements of Export to China", lifting quarantine approval for imported frozen fruits. However, it is still necessary to comply with relevant product quality and safety standards like CAC/RCP 8-1976 Code of Practice for the Processing and Handling of Quick Frozen Foods. For more details, please refer to ChemLinked News.
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:
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