During the first half of 2015 a total of 1255 batches of imported food, worth 14.52 million USD failed CIQ inspection. Inspection criteria were based on China’s national food safety standards and the requirements of relevant laws and regulations. EU had the highest number of CIQ inspection failures.
Top 10 food categories of unqualified imported food
(counting for 91.0% of the overall disqualified batches)
Beverages
Biscuits and pastry
Grain and its products
Sugar
Other processed food
Aquatic products
Alcoholic products
Dairy
Condiment
Dried nuts
Top 10 factors for nonconformity
Food additives
Microbiological contaminants
Unqualified quality
Labeling issue
Excessive contaminants
Discrepancies between certificates and goods
Packaging issue
Inedible additives
GMO ingredient
AQSIQ releases a monthly blacklist of noncompliant imported food with details such as the product name, place of origin, manufacturer’s and importer’s information, noncompliance factors and rectification measures. Please visit ChemLinked’s F-lists page and download free copies.