There are many regulations for importing food into the US, but these regulations are more stringent for imported food from overseas manufacturers.

The General Administration of Customs of China Decree No. 248 is a regulation that was implemented on March 8th, 2018 which applies to all imported foods from overseas manufacturers. The purpose of this decree is to enhance the traceability of imported food and improve public health.

The General Administration of Customs of China Decree No. 248

The General Administration of Customs of China Decree No. 248 is a regulation that was implemented on March 8th, 2018 which applies to all imported foods from overseas manufacturers. The purpose of this decree is to enhance the traceability of imported food and improve public health.

The General Administration of Customs of China Decree No. 248 requires that all food imported from overseas manufacturers be subject to mandatory inspection and quarantine for safety and quality checks. This inspection and quarantine process is in addition to any other inspection and quarantine that the food has previously gone through.

Approved by the State Council, the General Administration of Customs of China Decree No. 248 applies to all imported foods from overseas manufacturers. The decree prohibits the importation of any food that does not comply with relevant laws and regulations, and also limits imports to the minimum necessary quantity.

The Purpose of the Regulation

The decree states that before the entry of imported food from overseas manufacturers into the Chinese market, they must be tested and approved by a food safety inspection and quarantine institution. This includes a complete assessment of the food’s materials, production process, and inspection results of the country of origin. The decree only applies to food from overseas manufacturers and does not apply to imported foods from other countries.

The General Administration of Customs of China Decree No. 248 has many requirements for imported food from overseas manufacturers. It is important to be aware of these requirements in order to avoid potential issues.

The Diet and Safety Requirements

The General Administration of Customs of China Decree No. 248 establishes the requirements for imported food from overseas manufacturers. The requirements are different than those for imported food from other countries.

The requirements for imported food include the following:

  1. China’s General Administration of Customs requires that all imported food must be inspected prior to importation, and record keeping must be kept for at least three years.
  2. All imported food must meet China’s standards for GMO.
  3. Imported meat must come from sources that are approved by the General Administration of Customs of China.
  4. Imported food must be fully traceable to its original source.
  5. Imported food cannot contain excessive levels of heavy metals, pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, or other harmful substances.
  6. Importers must provide documentation of the source, manufacturing process, and quality inspections to the General Administration of Customs of China.
  7. Imported food products must use packaging materials that are not prohibited by Chinese law.

What You Should Know about This Regulation

General Administration of Customs of China Decree No. 248 applies to all imported foods from overseas manufacturers, including all processed and unprocessed foods.
All overseas manufacturers must submit a list of ingredients and their sources to the General Administration before they can export and import their products in and out of China. The regulation has a list of prohibited food additives including:

  1. Nitrates and nitrites that are used in the production of meat and cured meat products.
  2. Sodium nitrite that is used in the production of sausage and preserved sausage products.
  3. Sodium nitrate that is used in the production of ham and processed ham products.
  4. Potassium nitrate that is used in the production of beef jerky.
  5. Sodium nitrate that is used in the production of bacon.
  6. Potassium nitrate that is used in the production of bacon and processed bacon products.
  7. Monosodium glutamate (MSG).
  8. Disodium guanylate (DSG).
  9. Disodium inosinate (DSI).
  10. Sodium nitrite that is used in the production of sausage and preserved sausage products.
  11. Nitrates and nitrites that are used in the production of tinned fish.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it is important to be aware of the General Administration of Customs of China Decree No. 248 and the regulations that apply to all imported foods from overseas manufacturers. It is important to be aware of the standards and ensure they are met for a business to be successful in the food industry.