Import animal and plant quarantine approval: Detailed explanation of regulations, application conditions, and procedures

November 2, 2024 10:47

The laws and regulations for the approval of Chinas import animal and plant quarantine mainly include the Law of the Peoples Republic of China on the Quarantine of Animals and Plants Entering and Leaving the Country and the Regulations for the Implementation of the Law of the Peoples Republic of China on the Quarantine of Animals and Plants Entering and Leaving the Country. It clearly prohibits the entry of items such as animal and plant pathogens, pests, animal carcasses, and soil. At the same time, the import of animals, animal products, plant seeds, etc. must be applied for in advance and the quarantine approval procedures must be handled.

The applying unit shall meet the following conditions: having an independent legal personality and directly signing trade contracts or agreements with foreign parties; the exporting and transit countries or regions having no relevant animal epidemics; complying with the above - mentioned laws and regulations and the Measures for the Administration of the Approval of the Quarantine of Animals and Plants Entering the Country; complying with the bilateral quarantine agreements signed between China and the exporting country or region; the exporting country (region) and the production enterprise of meat and its products shall conform to the List of Meat Products Exported to China from Countries or Regions Meeting the Requirements of Evaluation and Review announced by the General Administration of Customs.

The applying unit needs to log in to the online handling platform for administrative approval of the customs (website http://pre.chinaport.gov.cn/car) to submit materials. After accepting the application, the customs will conduct a comprehensive review according to legal conditions and procedures, and make a decision on approval or non - approval within 20 working days from the date of accepting the application.

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The applying unit can search for the List of Meat Products Exported to China from Countries or Regions Meeting the Requirements of Evaluation and Review and the List of Overseas Production Enterprises Registered for Imported Food on the official website of the General Administration of Customs.

Search path for the List of Meat Products Exported to China from Countries or Regions Meeting the Requirements of Evaluation and Review: Official website of the General Administration of Customs >import and exportFood Safety Bureau > Information Service > Important Information on Product Supervision > List of Meat Products Exported to China from Countries or Regions Meeting the Requirements of Evaluation and Review.

Search path for the List of Overseas Production Enterprises Registered for Imported Food: Official website of the General Administration of Customs > Import and Export Food Safety Bureau > Information Service > Registration of Overseas Production Enterprises for Imported Food > List of Overseas Production Enterprises Registered for Imported Food.

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