China: Overview of Feed and Feed Additives and Pet Food Regulations for Export to the PRC

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   CH2024-0039
The People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) reorganized and restructured its food safety regulatory system in 2018-2019, substantially changing registration procedures and import requirements applicable to U.S. exports of feed and feed additives. This report provides an overview of the current regulatory authorities and PRC policies for feed, feed additives, and pet food product registrations and imports into the PRC. Exporters are strongly encouraged to conduct due diligence regarding how to comply with all mandatory requirements for their specific product(s), such as requirements pertaining to labeling, packaging, certifications, and shipping documentation.

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