China GACC Clarifies New Registration Rules: Timelines and Essential Guidance for Overseas Food Manufacturers

This year marks a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for food products imported into China. The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) will officially implement the new Regulations on the Registration and Administration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Food (hereinafter referred to as the new Provisions) on June 1, 2026. This was followed by crucial supporting documents in March, including the revised Catalogue of Imported Foods Requiring Recommendation for Registration by Competent Authorities and the List of Foods Not Subject to Automatic Registration Renewal.