Pre-packaged Food Export: Regulations & Procedures

As a convenient food choice,pre - made dishes are increasingly popular in the international market.However,exporting such food involves many regulations and processes.Especially in accordance with the requirements of the Food Safety Management Measures of the Peoples Republic of China (Decree No.249 of the General Administration of Customs),the import and export of pre - made dishes need to follow strict regulatory requirements.So,what specific regulations do the import and export of pre - made dishes need to comply with?How should enterprises exporting pre - made dishes ensure that their products meet the standards of the destination country?This article aims to interpret in detail the relevant policies and processes for the import and export of pre - made dishes.I.Relevant Policies for the Import of Pre - made Dishes

Relevant PoliciesFiling and Registration Requirements:

Pre - made dishes need to be filed and registered before import.Overseas exporters and agents need to file with the General Administration of Customs,while importers of pre - made dishes need to file with the customs at their domicile.In addition,overseas production enterprises also need to be registered through the recommendation of the competent authorities of their home country (region) or through enterprise applications.Quality and Safety Requirements:

Imported pre - made dishes must comply with Chinese laws,regulations,national food safety standards,or comply with relevant standards temporarily approved by the health administrative department of the State Council.If there are special requirements in international treaties or agreements,these requirements also need to be met simultaneously.Use of New Food Ingredients:

If new food ingredients are used in pre - made dishes,according to Article 37 of the Food Safety Law of the Peoples Republic of China,a health administrative license from the health administrative department of the State Council is required.Safety Risk Audit System:

Importers of pre - made dishes need to establish an audit system for overseas exporters and production enterprises,and formulate and implement relevant control measures.Filing Management:

I.Import of Pre - made Dishes

Raw material planting farms and breeding farms need to file with the local customs,and production enterprises need to file with the customs at their domicile.For overseas countries (regions) that require registration management,production enterprises can submit applications to the customs at their domicile,and after preliminary review,the General Administration of Customs will recommend for registration.Export Declaration:

After completing filing and registration,exporters need to log in to the Single Window portal of China International Trade,and fill in the declaration information truthfully.After completing the filing and registration,the exporter needs to log in to the China International Trade "Single Window" portal and truthfully fill in the declaration information.

Ensure that the exported pre - made dishes meet the relevant standards or contract requirements of the importing country (region).If the importing country (region) has no standards or contract requirements,they need to meet Chinas national food safety standards.Safety and Hygiene Control System:

Establish a complete and traceable safety and hygiene control system for pre - made dishes to ensure its effective operation,and establish relevant systems,including supplier evaluation,incoming inspection records,production record files,etc.Packaging and Transportation Requirements:

Ensure that the packaging and transportation methods of pre - made dishes meet their safety requirements,and mark information such as the production enterprises filing number and product name on the transport packaging.Customs On - site Inspection and Sampling:

Pre - made dishes that meet the requirements can pass customs for export with a certificate of conformity; those that do not meet the requirements can be exported after technical treatment,and those that cannot be treated or are still unqualified after treatment shall not be exported.Response to Overseas Safety Issue Notifications:

In case of safety issue notifications from overseas government agencies or international organizations,the General Administration of Customs will conduct inspections and take corresponding control measures.The import and export of pre - made dishes involves many links such as complex filing,registration,declaration,quality control and compliance review.Export enterprises need to be proficient in relevant policies and operate in strict accordance with the regulations to ensure that their products meet the laws,regulations and standards of the destination country.Through strict quality control and transparent process management,enterprises can not only smoothly export pre - made dishes,but also provide safe and healthy food choices for global consumers.

Import and Export of Pre - made Dishes