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2023-21: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: ‘China Import Food Enterprise Registration’ release note

Date of issue: 7 June 2023

Date of effect: Immediate

Reference Number: MAA2023-21

Attention:

Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council

Export dairy establishments

Exporters;

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — Central and Regional offices

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Purpose

This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry of changes to the application process for the registration of food processing and storage facilities handling fresh vegetables intended for export to China.

Summary of changes and key points

The following information is specific to new applications for registration as a food processing or storage facility with the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC).

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Who does this notice affect?

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What has changed?

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