When exporting goods to China, you need to “register the goods” with which agency? And for each type of product, you have to submit the necessary documents to the responsible agency as well.
When exporting goods to China, there is an important step that operators must undertake, which is to “register the goods” with the relevant agencies. This is to ensure that exports are carried out properly according to laws and regulations. This “registration of goods” is necessary for both general goods and goods with specific restrictions.
Food Producers Must Register 18 Groups of Products
The 18 groups of products that food producers must register with the Competent Authority (CA) of the exporting country are as follows:
The Department of Agriculture’s Office of Product Standard System Development and Accreditation (CA):
- Edible oils and fats
- Edible grains
- Milled grain industry products and malt
- Fresh and dehydrated vegetables, and dried beans
- Condiments/seasoning
- Nuts and seeds
- Dried fruits
- Unroasted coffee beans and cocoa beans
Department of Livestock Development’s Bureau of Livestock Product Standards and Accreditation System:
- Meat and meat products
- Sausage casing
- Dairy products
- Bird nests and bird nest products
- Bee products
- Eggs and egg products
Department of Fisheries, Fishery Product Quality Accreditation Group:
- Aquatic products (does not cover living aquatic animals)
Food Bureau, Food and Drug Administration:
- Food for special dietary purposes
- Health foods
Licensing and Registration Division, Standards Control Bureau, National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards
Useful Information
For processed wheat flour/pastry products (stuff pastry products), which agency should you coordinate with? Consider the main ingredient of the product:
- Department of Livestock Development (if it contains meat as an ingredient)
- Department of Fisheries (if aquatic animals are the main ingredient of the filling)
Registering products is an important step for exporting goods to China. With proper planning and preparation, you can smoothly go through this process and open the door to the world’s largest market. If you have any questions or need further advice about registering products for export to China, please contact us. We are ready to consult and assist you throughout the process.