New Decree on Registration of Overseas Food Manufacturers
On 14 October 2025, China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) published Decree 280 on Registration of Overseas Food Manufacturers, which will replace Decree 248. The new decree integrates some recent simplifications and will come into force on 1 June 2026. It is anticipated that it will make the registration process more straightforward for most European companies.
The guiding principle will be risk management based on the assessment and review of the food safety management systems and food safety conditions in the countries (regions) where imported food overseas producers are located.