On December 24, 2024, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in November 2024. A total of 507 batches of imported food from 44 countries/regions were rejected.
Most non-compliant imported food in November came from the U.S. (14.8%, mostly beer and health supplement products), followed by Denmark (9.9%, mostly meat products), and Argentina (7.5%, mostly meat products). The major reasons for import rejections were as follows:
Unqualified labeling (24.5%)
Incompliance with food national standards (23.5%)
Discrepancy between cargo and certificate (14.4%)
Detection of animal epidemic diseases (14.4%)
Lack of market access permits (6.1%)
Noteworthy Products
1. Dairy products
Five batches of dairy products were rejected by China customs in November. Details are as followings:
Item | Product type | Country of origin | Reason for rejection |
1 | Cheese powder | U.S. | Sorbic acid content does not comply with national food safety standards |
2 | Whole milk | Germany | Unqualified packaging |
3 | Whole sheep milk powder | Denmark | Lack of required documents or certificates |
4 | Sour cream | Australia | Food shelf life does not comply with national food safety standards |
5 | Sour cream | Australia | Food shelf life does not comply with national food safety standards |
2. Baby food
One batches of complementary baby food from South Korea was rejected due to unqualified bacterial counts.
3. Health supplement
A total of 23 batches of health supplements failed customs clearance. Mostly of them were imported from the U.S. and Japan. The main reasons for rejection include unqualified labeling and non-compliance with nutritional requirements.
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!
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