China Issues Implementation Details for Decree 280 on the Registration of Overseas Food Producers, Clarifying Food Requiring Recommended Registration

On March 18, 2026, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) issued Announcement No. 27 of 2026, providing essential implementation guidelines for the new Regulations on the Registration and Administration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Food (Decree 280). The announcement outlines three primary catalogues governing the registration process under Decree 280's risk-based management principles, and clarifies the customs declaration requirements of imported food.