Required Report - public distribution

**Date:** 7/30/2004

**GAIN Report Number:** CH4028

CH4028

**China, Peoples Republic of**

**Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards**

**Country Report**

**2004**

**Approved by:**

![](media/image1.wmf)Ralph Gifford

U.S. Embassy, Beijing

**Prepared by:**

Adam Branson

**Report Highlights:**

This report is the China Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and
Standards (FAIRS) Working Index. It is an index of all the agricultural
product import regulations and standards that have been translated by
the Agricultural Affairs Office of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. All
translations are UNOFFICIAL. Updated sections include: labeling
requirements, food additive regulations, pesticide and other
contaminants, multiple commodity regulations, commodity specific
regulations, and import procedures. New regulations and revised
materials are marked in red font with an asterisk.

Includes PSD Changes: No

Includes Trade Matrix: No

Annual Report

Beijing \[CH1\]

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Table of Contents

[**Disclaimer 3**](#disclaimer)

[Executive Summary 3](#executive-summary)

[Contact Information 4](#contact-information)

[I. Food Laws 5](#i.-food-laws)

[\* II. Labeling Requirements 6](#ii.-labeling-requirements)

[\* III. Food Additive Regulations 8](#iii.-food-additive-regulations)

[\* IV. Pesticide and Other Contaminants
10](#iv.-pesticide-and-other-contaminants)

[\* V. Multiple Commodity Regulations and Requirements
11](#v.-multiple-commodity-regulations-and-requirements)

[Major Laws, Measures, Regulations, and Provisions
11](#major-laws-measures-regulations-and-provisions)

[\* Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Rules, Regulations, and Reports
13](#tariff-rate-quota-trq-rules-regulations-and-reports)

[\* Transgenic Agricultural Product Rules, Regulations, and Measures
14](#transgenic-agricultural-product-rules-regulations-and-measures)

[Health Foods, \"Green\" and \"Wholesome\" Product Regulations and
Standards
15](#health-foods-green-and-wholesome-product-regulations-and-standards)

[\* Maximum Limits for Micronutrients and Chemical Elements in Foods
16](#maximum-limits-for-micronutrients-and-chemical-elements-in-foods)

[VI. Commodity Specific Regulations or Standards
19](#vi.-commodity-specific-regulations-or-standards)

[\* Ag X and Consumer Ready Foods and Beverages
19](#ag-x-and-consumer-ready-foods-and-beverages)

[\* Cotton, Oilseeds, Tobacco, and Planting Seeds
21](#cotton-oilseeds-tobacco-and-planting-seeds)

[\* Dairy, Livestock, and Poultry 21](#dairy-livestock-and-poultry)

[\* Fisheries and Forestry Products
25](#fisheries-and-forestry-products)

[\* Grain and Feed 27](#grain-and-feed)

[\* Horticultural and Tropical Products
28](#horticultural-and-tropical-products)

[VII. Copyright and/or Trademark Laws
30](#vii.-copyright-andor-trademark-laws)

[\* VIII. Import Procedures 31](#viii.-import-procedures)

# Disclaimer 

This report was prepared by the Office of Agricultural Affairs of the
USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service in Beijing China for U.S. exporters of
domestic food and agricultural products. While every possible care was
taken in the preparation of this report, information provided may not be
completely accurate either because policies have changed since its
preparation, or because clear and consistent information about these
policies was not available. It is highly recommended that U.S. exporters
verify the full set of import requirements with their foreign customers,
who are normally best equipped to research such matters with local
authorities, before any goods are shipped. FINAL IMPORT APPROVAL OF ANY
PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO THE IMPORTING COUNTRY\'S RULES AND REGULATIONS AS
INTERPRETED BY BORDER OFFICIALS AT THE TIME OF PRODUCT ENTRY.

# Executive Summary

This report is the *China Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and
Standards (FAIRS) Working Index*. It is a working index of all
regulations and standards pertaining to food and agricultural imports
that have been translated by the Agricultural Affairs Office of the U.S.
Embassy in Beijing.

Each regulation and standard is now contained in a separate report on
the GAIN system. These reports can be accessed on the Foreign
Agricultural Service web site at \"www.fas.usda.gov\" under the Attache
Reports section. Readers can search for reports of interest by name or
document number (CHXXXX).

Please check the FAS web site periodically for the most current FAIRS
Working Index.

Please note that these translations are UNOFFICIAL and should be used as
guidelines only. Exporters are advised to thoroughly discuss all
regulatory and implementation details with their PRC customers, and to
keep in mind that the Chinese regulatory system is not always
predictable. Many regulations are short on detail, and interpretations
can differ from port to port and from government ministry to ministry.

The date next to the report is the publication date of the Chinese
version that has been translated. For answers to specific questions,
U.S. exporters are encouraged to contact any of the FAS offices in
China, or the Foreign Agricultural Service in Washington, DC. Contact
Information is on the following page.

# Contact Information

USDA FAS International Trade Policy in Washington D.C.

Food Safety and Technical Services Division

-- Phone: (202) 720‑1301

-- Fax: (202) 690‑0677

-- Email: fstsd@usda.gov or ofsts@fas.usda.gov

USDA Office Contact Information in China

Agriculture Affairs Office Beijing

-- Contact: Maurice House, Agriculture Minister-Counselor

-- Phone: (86-10) 6532-1953

-- Fax: (86-10) 6532-2962

-- Email: AgBeijing@usda.gov

Agricultural Trade Office Beijing

-- Contact: LaVerne Brabant, Director

-- Phone: (86-10) 8529-6418

-- Fax: (86-10) 8529-6692

-- Email: atobeijing@usda.gov

Agricultural Trade Office Guangzhou

-- Contact: Keith Schneller, Director

-- Phone: (86-20) 8667-7553

-- Fax: (86-20) 8666-0703

-- Email: atoguangzhou@usda.gov

-- Email: info@atoguangzhou.org

Agricultural Trade Office Shanghai

-- Contact: Ross Kreamer, Director

-- Phone: (86-21) 6279-8622

-- Fax: (86-21) 6279-8336

-- Email: atoshanghai@usda.gov

-- Email: atos@public.sta.net.cn

Animal Plant Health Inspection Service \-- Asia Region

-- Contact: Gary Greene, Director

-- Phone: (86-10) 6532-3212

-- Fax: (86-10) 6532-5813

-- Email: Gary.Greene@usda.gov

Animal Plant Health Inspection \-- China

\- Contact: Eloisa Jones, Attache

\- Phone: (86-10) 6532-3212

\- Fax: (86-10) 6532-5813

\- Email: Eloisa.F.Jones@usda.gov

# I. Food Laws

Food Hygiene Law - CH1042

Translated version: October 30, 1995

This law governs hygiene for all food, food additives, food containers,
packaging materials, instruments, equipment, detergents and
disinfectants, as well as food production and marketing operations,
locations, and facilities. The Public Health Administration of the State
Council is the statutory authority responsible for this law.

In addition, these measures establish an application system for the use
of transgenic food and food ingredients in food manufacturing or
processing along with an evaluation system for transgenic food quality
and safety. The measures require transgenic foods and foods made from
transgenic materials to be labeled. Finally, the measures introduce a
monitoring system for processors or manufacturers of foods using
transgenic ingredients or raw materials. The Ministry of Health has not
issued the \"Implementation Measures for Transgenic Food Hygiene\" nor
the \"Transgenic Food Catalogue.\"

# \* II. Labeling Requirements

National Standard for the Labeling of Foods - CH1043

Translated version: February 4, 1994

This National Standard (GB7718-1994) governs food labeling for all food
related items for sale in China. Labels must be in Chinese and indicate
the name brand of the food, ingredients, contents, shelf life,
manufacturer or distributor, quality, and industry standards. These
articles specify that labels for imported foods must indicate the
country of origin and the name and address of the Chinese distributor.
This standard adopts 1991 CODEX STAN 1.

\* DRAFT National Standard for the Labeling of Foods -- CH4026

WTO Announcement: G/TBT/N/CHN/33 from November 17, 2003

Translated version: November 17, 2003

China notified its revised DRAFT National Standard of Labeling for
Pre-Packaged Food (GB7718). Food labels must be in Chinese and contain
information on additives, but stickering is allowed. The manufacturing
date and best before date, however, must be indicated on the original
packaging. News reports indicate a final version has been approved, but
products will receive a grace period to October 1, 2005. Note: the GAIN
report is based on the document notified to the WTO and a final approved
version is unavailable.

Import-Export Food Labeling Management Regulation - CH1044

Translated version: February 15, 2000

This Regulation applies to the labels of all imported or exported foods.
It provides for more stringent verification and inspection for the
enforcement of import and export food product labeling. Also, the
regulation streamlines previous requirements and provides for greater
control over false, counterfeit, or poor quality products. At the
national level, China's General Administration for Quality Supervision,
Inspection, and Quarantine (AQSIQ) has statutory authority over the
inspection of import or export food labels while at the provincial level
this responsibility is delegated to the Customs Inspection and Quality
(CIQ) offices.

Ag GMO Labeling - Refer to GAIN Report CH2002

Requirements for Ag GMO Labeling are contained within the Agricultural
Genetically Modified Organisms Implementation Measures CH2002.

National Standard for Feed Labeling - CH2040

Translated version: August 10, 1999

China's Ministry of Health (MOH) issued National Standard for Feed
Labeling (GB10648-1999) is effective from June 1, 2000. This is a
revision of the previous National Standard for Feed Labeling issued in
1993. This report includes a preface of the changes along with full text
of the new Standard.

National Standard for Special Nutritional Food Labeling - CH1045

Translated version: April 8, 1992

This MOH National Standard (GB13432-1992) refers to and adopts (CAC)
CODEX STAN 146-1985 "Standard For the Labeling and Notation of
Pre-packaged Special Purpose Foods" announced by the FAO/WHO Food Law
Committee. This Standard governs all labeling requirements for foods and
materials that are for domestic sale and directed at specific consumers;
for example, infants, elderly, etc. The China National Food Industry
Standardization Technology Committee proposed this standard. This
committee is formed by several ministries and responsible to the State
Council.

\* DRAFT National Standard for Special Nutritional Food Labeling --
CH4027

WTO Announcement: G/TBT/N/CHN/34 from November 13, 2003

Translated version: November 13, 2003

China notified its revised DRAFT National Standard of Labeling for
Pre-packaged Foods for Special Dietary Use (GB13432). This Standard
replaces the previous edition from 1992. News reports indicate a final
version has been approved and implementation will begin with a grace
period until October 1, 2005. Note: the GAIN report is based on the
document notified to the WTO and a final approved version is
unavailable.

# \* III. Food Additive Regulations

Administration Measures for Food Additive Hygiene - CH2024

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/9 from June 26, 2002

Translated version: March 28, 2002

The amended *Administrative Measures for Food Additive Hygiene* was
approved by the MOH executive committee on December 11, 2001 and signed
by Minister Zhang WenKang on March 28, 2002 as Decree No. 26. These
measures are effective from July 1, 2002, and explain the application
procedures for the production, or, new use, of food additives. The
measures indicate the application procedures to request a change in the
scope or dosage of food additives. The measures address production,
marketing, and use of food additives, along with labeling and monitoring
requirements. The means for punishing food additive producers,
marketers, and users who are not in compliance with food additive
regulations are indicated in Chapter Six of these measures.

Food Additive Hygiene Standard - CH1046

Translated version: December 29, 1996

This MOH Standard (GB2760-1996) identifies food additives that are
permitted for use. The standard governs the use, extent, and dosage of
existing categories of food additives used in China. Food additives not
mentioned in this standard and food additives not approved for extension
to foods may still be subject to regulation and registration. MOH is the
regulatory body with statutory authority over food additives.

Food Additive Hygiene (1997 Supplement) - CH3001

Translated version: March 31, 1997

This Standard complements the Food Additive Hygiene Standard (CH1046) by
identifying food additives that are permitted for new use, or that have
been extended for use to other foods, or allow increased tolerances for
foods in China during the time period since the previous supplement.

Food Additive Hygiene (1998 Supplement) - CH3002

Translated version: April 8, 1998

This Standard complements the Food Additive Hygiene Standard (CH1046)
and all previous supplements by identifying food additives that are
permitted for new use, or that have been extended for use to other
foods, or allow increased tolerances for foods in China during the time
period since the previous supplement.

Food Additive Hygiene (1999 Supplement) - CH3003

Translated version: April 23, 1999

This Standard complements the Food Additive Hygiene Standard (CH1046)
and all previous supplements by identifying food additives that are
permitted for new use, or that have been extended for use to other
foods, or allow increased tolerances for foods in China during the time
period since the previous supplement.

Food Additive Hygiene (2000 Supplement) - CH3004

Translated version: May 1, 2000

This Standard complements the Food Additive Hygiene Standard (CH1046)
and all previous supplements by identifying food additives that are
permitted for new use, or that have been extended for use to other
foods, or allow increased tolerances for foods in China during the time
period since the previous supplement.

Food Additive Hygiene (2001 Supplement) - CH3005

Translated version: April 25, 2001

This Standard complements the Food Additive Hygiene Standard (CH1046)
and all previous supplements by identifying food additives that are
permitted for new use, or that have been extended for use to other
foods, or allow increased tolerances for foods in China during the time
period since the previous supplement.

Food Additive Hygiene (2002 Supplement) - CH3006

Translated version: March 18, 2002

This Standard complements the Food Additive Hygiene Standard (CH1046)
and all previous supplements by identifying food additives that are
permitted for new use, or that have been extended for use to other
foods, or allow increased tolerances for foods in China during the time
period since the previous supplement.

Food Additive Hygiene (2003 Supplement) - CH3061

Translated version: March 19, 2003

This Standard complements the Food Additive Hygiene Standard (CH1046)
and all previous supplements by identifying food additives that are
permitted for new use, or that have been extended for use to other
foods, or allow increased tolerances for foods in China during the time
period since the previous supplement.

\* Food Additive Hygiene (2004 Supplement) -- CH4019

Translated version: April 12, 2004

This Standard complements the Food Additive Hygiene Standard (CH1046)
and all previous supplements by identifying food additives that are
permitted for new use, or that have been extended for use to other
foods, or allow increased tolerances for foods in China during the time
period since the previous supplement.

# \* IV. Pesticide and Other Contaminants

Pesticide and Other Contaminant Residue Limits - CH1047

Translated version: 1999

These limits, specified by MOH, identify pesticide limits that are
permitted for use on commodities. Pesticide residue limits that are not
specified may be specified in contracts between food or food material
buyers and sellers. This list contains the 94 published maximum residue
limits. An internal Chinese government memorandum lists a total of 126
pesticide maximum residue limits. This list is not yet published. The 32
remaining pesticides, although not published, are still subject to
enforcement. The internal memorandum also provides more specific
commodity distinctions.

\* DRAFT Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Foods -- CH4018

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/30 from October 24, 2003

Translated version: October 24, 2003

The report is an UNOFFICIAL translation of the Drafted Maximum Residue
Limits for Pesticides in Foods (GBXXXX). No information is available on
whether or not the Standard is adopted and therefore, until such time,
prior standards cited in the report remain in place.

# \* V. Multiple Commodity Regulations and Requirements

## Major Laws, Measures, Regulations, and Provisions

Law on Import and Export Commodity Inspection - CH2029

Translated version: April 28, 2002

This is an unofficial English translation of the amended National Party
Congress (NPC) Law for Import and Export Commodity Inspection for the
People's Republic of China. This Law provides the general framework of
import and export commodity inspection. Chinese national technical
standards (GB or GB/T) exist for specific commodities and often detail
inspection procedures and requirements. U.S. exporters are encouraged to
discuss relevant Chinese national standards with importers prior to
shipment to ensure that their interpretation of the regulation is
accurate.

Admin. Measures for Sampling Inspection on Import and Export
Commodities - CH3013

Translated version: December 31, 2002

AQSIQ (2002) Decree No. 39, the *Administrative Measures for Sampling
Inspection on Import and Export Commodities*, was adopted on December
19, 2002 and published on December 31, 2002 for implementation from
February 1, 2003. These Measures apply to commodity sampling that is not
mandated in other Administrative Measures or Laws.

Animal and Plant Entry and Exit Quarantine Law - CH1051

Translated version: October 30, 1991

This Law (NPC Order Number 53) establishes the general guidelines for
the import, export, and transit quarantine for animals, plants and the
respective method of transport. The United States and China continue to
actively engage one another in bilateral phytosanitary talks and
protocols. For specific quarantine problems, contact the USDA's Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Service Office in Beijing. AQSIQ acting for
the State Council (SC) has statutory authority over this Law.

Implementation Regulations for Animal and Plant Entry and Exit
Quarantine Law - CH3110

Translated version: December 2, 1996

The Implementation Regulations were published and announced in SC Decree
No. 206 for Implementation from January 1, 1997. The regulations
provided the implementation details for the Animal and Plant Entry and
Exit Law (NPC Order No. 53).

Administrative Measures for Review and Approval of Entry Animal and
Plant Quarantine Law - CH2039

Translated version: August 1, 2002

AQSIQ 2002 Decree No. 25 \"Administrative Measures for Review and
Approval of Entry Animal and Plant Quarantine\" was issued on August 1,
2002. The regulation, effective from September 1, 2002, regulates the
application procedure for Entry Animal and Plant Quarantine permits
along with the final use of such permits. The Measures also regulate
AQSIQ's review and approval process for Entry Animal and Plant
Quarantine.

\* Items on Handling Review and Approval of Entry Animal and Plant
Quarantine -- CH4020

Translated version: June 16, 2004

AQSIQ 2004 Announcement 73 "Items on Handling the Review and Approval of
Entry Animal and Plant Quarantine" provides revised information to the
Administrative Measures (CH2039) mentioned above. The announcement is
scheduled for implementation from July 1, 2004. The information has not
been reported to the WTO.

Regulation on Import Risk Analysis for Animals and Animal Products -
CH3014

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/18 from June 13, 2003

Translated version: December 31, 2002

AQSIQ 2002 Decree No. 40, the *Provisions for the Administration of Risk
Analysis on Entry Animals and Animal Products,* was adopted on October
18, 2002 and approved on December 31, 2002 for implementation from
February 1, 2003.

Regulation on Entry Animal Genetic Material Quarantine - CH3111

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/19 from June 13, 2003

Translated version: May 14, 2003

AQSIQ 2003 Decree No. 47, the *Regulation on Entering Animal Genetic
Material Quarantine*, was adopted on April 3, 2003 and approved on May
14, 2003 for implementation from July 1, 2003.

Regulation on the Pest Risk Analysis of Plants and Plant Products for
Port Entry - CH3015

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/20 from June 17, 2003

Translated version: December 31, 2002

AQSIQ 2002 Decree No. 41, the *Provisions for the Administration of Risk
Analysis on Entry Plant and Plant Products,* was adopted on December 19,
2002 and approved on December 31, 2002 for implementation from February
1, 2003.

Consumer Protection Law - CH1055

Translated version: January 1, 1994

Unofficial English language text of the Consumer Protection Law for the
People's Republic of China can be found at the web site:
\"http://www.qis.net/chinalaw\". The law was adopted by the NPC in
October 1993 and implemented January 1, 1994. The law guarantees
consumers rights', details business operators' obligations and legal
responsibilities, and outlines procedures for dispute resolution.

Registration Management Regulations for Foreign Manufacturers of
Imported Food - CH2016

Translated version: 14 March 2002

AQSIQ 2002 Decree No. 16 provides for the regulation to monitor foreign
manufacturers of food products exported to China. The appendix of this
report includes the *Catalog of Imported Food Subject to Enterprise
Registration.* At this time, only meat and meat by-products are included
in this catalog. This regulation replaces China's previous *Registration
Management Regulations on Foreign Manufacturers of Imported Food* (trial
version) that was issued on 30 December 1999.

Admin. Rules for Agent Completed Applications for Import and Export
Inspection and Quarantine - CH3020

Translated version: November 6, 2002

AQSIQ 2002 Announcement No. 33, *Administrate Rules for Agent Completed
Applications for Import and Export Inspection and Quarantine,* was
published on the AQSIQ website on November 6, 2002 for enforcement from
January 1, 2003. This report provides guidelines and requirements for
individuals that intend to become importing and exporting agents.

Admin. Rules for Agency/Business Enterprise Completed Applications for
Import and Export Inspection and Quarantine - CH3021

Translated version: November 6, 2002

AQSIQ 2002 Announcement Number 34, *The Administrative Rules on Agencies
Applying for Import and Export Inspection and Quarantine*, was published
on the AQSIQ website on November 6, 2002 for enforcement from January 1,
2003. The \"Rules\" were published in Issue 17 of the China Foreign
Trade and Economic Cooperation Gazette on March 18, 2003, also. The
Announcement provides guidelines and requirements for agencies/business
enterprises that use agents for importing and exporting commodities.

## \* Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Rules, Regulations, and Reports

TRQ Administration Interim Rules and Regulations - CH2007

Translated version: 30 January 2002

The report is an UNOFFICIAL translation of China's Interim Rules and
Regulations for Agricultural Imports Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ)
Administration as authored by the State Development and Planning
Commission (SDPC). This document also contains four appendices. The
first appendix lists the authorizing agencies approved by the SDPC. The
second and third appendix are Certificate A and B (application forms for
two categories of trade). The final appendix is the Notice on Tariff
Quota Allocation for Agricultural Products. These Rules and Regulations
are effective from 5 February 2002.

\* Revised TRQ Interim Rules and Regulations for Agricultural Imports --
CH3128

Translated version: 27 September 2003

The report is an UNOFFICIAL translation of the revised Interim Rules and
Regulations for Agricultural Imports Tariff Rate Quota referred to in
CH2007 as issued by the Ministry of Commerce and the State Development
and Reform Commission.

TRQ Allocation Implementation Measures for 2002 Agricultural Products -
CH2008

Translated version: 7 February 2002

The report is an UNOFFICIAL translation of China's Implementation
Measures for Tariff Rate Quota. This document describes the amount,
application requirements, and allocation principles for wheat, corn,
rice, palm oil, soybean oil, rapeseed oil, sugar, cotton, sheep wool and
wool tops agricultural products for 2002. This measure was formulated in
accordance with the Interim Rules and Regulations for Agricultural
Products (CH2007). The appendix to this document describes the
information that is requested for on the Application Form for A Type TRQ
Agricultural Commodity Imports. These measures were announced on 7
February 2002 and effective from 10 February 2002.

TRQ Re-Allocation Notice - CH2041

Translated version: 9 August 2002

The report is an UNOFFICIAL translation of China's State Development and
Planning Committee Notice on Import Tariff Rate Quotas for Major
Agricultural Products (wheat, corn, rice, soy oil, rapeseed oil, palm
oil, sugar and cotton). The Notice was issued on August 9 and provides
information on how unused TRQ's should be returned by state and
non-state importers and how new quotas will be allocated for the
remainder of the calendar year.

TRQ Implementation Measures for 2003 Agricultural Products - CH2050

Translated version: 15 October 2002

Mandated by China's WTO accession, the TRQ's permit imports of specified
commodities at negligible duties, and also require that a certain
percentage of the allocation be reserved for non-State Owned Enterprises
(SOE's). Both quantity and non-SOE share are fixed in the accession
agreement document. Other than readjustment of the quantities in line
with the Accession Agreement, the biggest change is the addition of a
separate application form for quota for re‑export.

\* TRQ Implementation Measures of 2004 TRQ Allocation for Grains and
Cotton -- CH3129

Translated version: 30 September 2003

The State Development and Reform Commission issued the Implementation
Measures as part of its WTO accession commitment. This UNOFFICIAL
translation includes TRQ allocation volumes, along with the percentages
designated for state trading firms, and an appendix, a sample form for
the Agricultural Product Import TRQ Certificate.

\* TRQ Implementation Measures of 2004 TRQ Allocation for Oils and Sugar
-- CH3130

Translated version: 28 September 2003

The Ministry of Commerce issued the Implementation Measures of 2004 TRQ
Allocation for Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Rapeseed Oil, and Sugar. This
UNOFFICIAL translation includes allocation volumes, information on
amounts designated for state trading, and information on product
classification and a sample application for Agricultural Product Import
TRQ Certificate.

## \* Transgenic Agricultural Product Rules, Regulations, and Measures

Ag. GMO Safety Administration Regulation - CH1056

Translated version: June 6, 2001

The scope of this regulation, by the State Council, specifies the
management, production, distribution, and use of genetically modified
organisms (GMOs) in agriculture. The regulation requires Safety
Certification and labeling for all types of domestic or imported GMOs.
Text in the regulation is vague and does not provide direction for
several procedural measures. The implementation measures are in CH2002.
The Agriculture Administrative Department of the State Council has
statutory authority over this regulation. This department is comprised
from representatives from several of China's ministries.

Ag. GMO Implementation Measures - CH2002

Translated version: January 7, 2002

This document from the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) contains three (3)
measures: 1. Measures for Ag GMOs Safety Evaluation Administration. 2.
Measures for Ag GMOs Imports. 3. Measures for Ag GMO Labeling. GMO
measures will be implemented mainly by the Ministry of Agriculture. All
measures will be effective from March 20, 2002.

Ag. GMO Circular 190: Management Procedures on Interim Measures for
Imported Ag GMO Products - CH2051

Translated version: March 11, 2002

MOA issued this circular that permits overseas companies to apply for a
GMO Import Safety Certificate from the MOA Ag GMO Safety Administration
Office. The Circular adopted interim measures to allow normal trade to
continue during the 270 days while the application were reviewed. These
interim measures were set to expire on December 20, 2002. Circular 222
(CH2052) has replaced the Circular 190

Ag. GMO Circular 222: Management Procedures on Interim Measures for
Imported Ag GMO Products (Revised) - CH2052

Translated version: October 11, 2002

MOA issued Circular 222 to continue the interim measures until September
30, 2003. The report also provides a copy of the \"Application Form for
Interim Certificate to Import Ag GMO Product.\"

Interim GMO Regs Extended - CH3113

Translated version: July 16, 2003

Through a letter to the USDA Ag. Affairs Office, MOA extended the
effectiveness of Ag. GMO Circular 222 until April 20, 2004.

\* AQSIQ Decree 62 Administrative Measures of Inspection and Quarantine
on Entry-Exit GM Products -- CH4017

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/15 from July 25, 2002

Translated version: June 15, 2004

The decree was approved on September 5, 2001 but not signed until May
24, 2004. This is an UNOFFICIAL translation of the decree. The Decree
requires importers to declare and label if goods destined to enter China
contain GM goods.

## Health Foods, \"Green\" and \"Wholesome\" Product Regulations and Standards

Administration Regulation for Health Food - CH1050

Translated version: June 1, 1996.

This MOH regulation provides the administration regulations for the
examination and approval, production, marketing, and supervision of the
health (functional) food industry. Several articles address specific
approvals and requirements for imported health (functional) foods. MOH
has the statutory authority responsible for monitoring this regulation.

Health Food Standard - CH1049

Translated version: February 28, 1997

This MOH Health Food National Standard (GB16740-1997) provides
guidelines for the manufacturing, labeling, and hygiene of the health
(functional) food industry in China. The Standard provides some specific
requirements for imported health (functional) foods for the Chinese
domestic market. The State Council delegated MOH statutory authority for
this regulation.

\"Wholesome\" Food Administration Regulation - CH2032

Translated version: April 29, 2002

MOA and AQSIQ jointly announced 2002 Decree No. 12 that applies to the
domestic production of \"Wholesome Agricultural Products.\" The measures
provide guidelines in determining production management, certification
and testing of products and production areas, \"wholesome\" product
labeling, and monitoring management or enforcement of these
administrative measures. These voluntary measures differ from
\"Organic\" and \"Green Food\" (see CH 1072 and CH1059) standards.
\"Green Food\" and \"Organic\" standards are considered more stringent
labels than \"Wholesome.\" The purpose for all three measures and
standards is to regulate or reduce agro-chemical inputs, such as
pesticides and fertilizers.

\"Green Food\" Standard - CH1059

Translated version: October 1997

\"Green Food,\" a term similar but different in meaning to \"Organic
Food,\" is under the scope of this standard. The Standards are published
in a handbook that provides for the appropriate classification, use, and
requirements for food products to be labeled \"Green Food\" and sold on
the domestic market. The Standard specifies the environment,
fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals and the respective dosages
that can be used on foods and carry the green food label. MOA has
statutory authority for this Standard.

## \* Maximum Limits for Micronutrients and Chemical Elements in Foods

\* DRAFTED Maximum Levels of Aflatoxin B1 in Foods - CH3022

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/65 from February 13, 2004

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB2761, was first published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to the
WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

DRAFTED Maximum Levels of Aluminum in Flour Made Foods - CH3025

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB15202, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

\* DRAFTED Maximum Levels of Arsenic in Foods - CH3026

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/42 from October 24, 2003

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB4810, was first published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to the
WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Maximum Levels of Benzo(a)pyrene in Foods - CH3028

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/25 from October 24, 2003

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB7104, was first published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to the
WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Maximum Levels of Cadmium in Foods - CH3029

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/27 from October 24, 2003

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB15201, was first published by China's Ministry
of Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to
the WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Maximum Levels of Chromium in Foods - CH3030

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/28 from October 24, 2003

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB14961, was first published by China's Ministry
of Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to
the WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Maximum Levels of Copper in Foods - CH3031

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/34 from October 24, 2003

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB15199, was first published by China's Ministry
of Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to
the WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Maximum Levels of Flourine in Foods - CH3033

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/26 from October 24, 2003

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB4809, was first published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to the
WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Maximum Levels of Iron in Foods - CH3034

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/33 from October 24, 2003

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB15200, was first published by China's Ministry
of Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to
the WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Maximum Levels of Lead in Foods -- CH3035

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/31 from October 24, 2003

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB14935, was first published by China's Ministry
of Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to
the WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Maximum Levels of Mercury in Foods - CH3036

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/29 from October 24, 2003

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB2762, was first published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to the
WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Maximum Levels of N-Nitrosamines in Foods - CH3037

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/24 from October 24, 2003

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB9677, was first published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to the
WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Maximum Levels of Nitrite in Foods - CH3038

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/37 from October 24, 2003

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB15198, was first published by China's Ministry
of Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to
the WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Maximum Levels of Rare Earth in Vegetable Foods - CH3041

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/39 from October 24, 2003

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB13107, was first published by China's Ministry
of Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to
the WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Maximum Levels of Selenium in Foods - CH3042

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/35 from October 24, 2003

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB13105, was first published by China's Ministry
of Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to
the WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Maximum Levels of Zinc in Foods - CH3043

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/36 from October 24, 2003

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB13106, was first published by China's Ministry
of Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to
the WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

# VI. Commodity Specific Regulations or Standards

## \* Ag X and Consumer Ready Foods and Beverages

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Distilled Spirits - CH3053

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB2757, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

Hygienic Standard for Edible Alcohols - CH3059

Translated version: February 13, 2003

The Standard, GB10343-2002, was published in the China Food Newspaper
after being approved by China's Ministry of Health.

\* DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Fermented Alcoholic Beverages - CH3054

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/69 from February 13, 2004

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB2758, was first published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to the
WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Bottled Potable Water - CH3071

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GBXXXX, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Bottled Purified Potable Water - CH3072

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB17324, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Carbonated Drinks - CH3055

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB2759.2, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

\* DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Cocoa Powder Based Solid Drinks -
CH3081

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/71 from February 13, 2004

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GBXXXX, was first published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to the
WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Frozen Drinks - CH3069

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB2759.1, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Solid Beverages - CH3068

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB7101, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Vegetable Protein Beverages - CH3073

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB16322, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Biscuits/Cookies - CH3105

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB7100, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

\* DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Breakfast Cereal - CH3107

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/62 from February 13, 2004

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GBXXXX, was first published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to the
WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Candy - CH3076

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB9678.1, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Chewing Gum - CH3079

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB17399, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Chocolate - CH3080

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB9678.2, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Jellies - CH3085

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GBXXXX, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Foods for Frying - CH3116

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB16565, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

Soft Drink Classification Standard - CH1061

Translated version: December 17, 1996

This standard establishes classifications for the following beverage
drinks that are produced or marketed in China: carbonated drinks, fruit
juices (pulps) and drinks, vegetable juice and drinks, drinks containing
milk, vegetable protein drinks, bottled water, tea drinks, powdered
drinks, specific drinks, and other drinks. The standard conforms to
CODEX requirements.

## \* Cotton, Oilseeds, Tobacco, and Planting Seeds

\* Hygienic Standard for Peanut Oil -- CH4025

WTO Announcement G/TBT/N/CHN/24 from July 28, 2003

Translated version: May 1, 2004

This Standard, GB1534-2003, establishes inspection rules and standards
for crude, pressed, and solvent extracted peanut oils. Indications are
the Standard is reasonably consistent with Codex Standards, yet is more
detailed.

\* Hygienic Standard for Soybean Oil -- CH4022

WTO Announcement G/TBT/N/CHN/25 from July 28, 2003

Translated version: May 1, 2004

This Standard, GB1535-2003, establishes inspection rules and standards
for crude, pressed, and solvent extracted soybean oils. Indications are
the Standard is reasonably consistent with Codex Standard, yet is more
detailed.

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Edible Hydrogenated Oil - CH3099

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB17402, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Edible Soybean Meal - CH3098

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB14932.1, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

Seed Law - CH0031

Translated version: July 8, 2000

The Seed Law includes chapters on protection of germplasm, examination
of varieties, seed production and management, seed quality, the import
and export of seeds and foreign cooperation on seeds.

Seed Law Implementation Regulations - CH1052

Translated version: February 13, 2001

The Implementation Regulations include five decrees from the Ministry of
Agriculture (Decree 44: Measures for the Examination and Approval of
Major Crop Varieties, Decree 48: Measures for the Administration of Crop
Seed Production License and Management License, Decree 49: Measures for
the Labeling of Crop Seeds, Decree 50: Measures for the Processing and
Packaging of Seeds, and Decree 51: Measures for the Scope of Major
Crops). The Ministry of Agriculture has statutory authority over the
Seed Law.

\* Ministry of Agriculture Decree No. 30 on Crop Germplasm Resources --
CH3122

Translated version: July 8, 2003

The Decree provides management guidelines for the registration,
preservation, use, exchange, and trade of seed germplasm in accordance
with the Seed Law and Seed Law Implementation Regulations and is
scheduled for implementation from October 1, 2003.

## \* Dairy, Livestock, and Poultry

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Cheese - CH3066

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GBXXXX, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Cream and Sparse Cream (Butter) - CH3115

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/76 from April 21, 2004

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GBXXXX, was first published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to the
WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Evaporated and Sweetened Condensed
Milk - CH3063

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/48 from February 13, 2004

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GBXXXX, was first published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to the
WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Lactobacillus Beverages - CH3064

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB16321, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

\* DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Milk Powders - CH3060

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/64 from February 13, 2004

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GBXXXX, was first published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to the
WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Milk Beverages - CH3067

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB11673, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

\* DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Pasteurized and Sterilized Milk -
CH3062

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/63 from February 13, 2004

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GBXXXX, was first published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to the
WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Whey Powder - CH3065

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/77 from April 21, 2004

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB11674, was first published by China's Ministry
of Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to
the WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

DRAFTED Maximum Residue Levels of Aflatoxin M1 in Milk and Milk
Products - CH3023

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB9676, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Egg Products - CH3097

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB2749, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

\* DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Canned Meat Products - CH3095

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/61 from February 13, 2004

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB13100, was first published by China's Ministry
of Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to
the WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Cooked Meat Products - CH3082

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/70 from February 13, 2004

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB2726, was first published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to the
WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Cooked and Dried Meat Products - CH3078

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/58 from February 13, 2004

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB2729, was first published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to the
WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Cured Meat Products - CH3083

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/53 from February 13, 2004

GAIN report translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB2730, was first published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to the
WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Edible Animal Fats - CH3096

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/78 from February 13, 2004

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB10146, was first published by China's Ministry
of Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to
the WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Fresh and Frozen Meat of Livestock -
CH3086

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/46 from February 13, 2004

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB2707, was first published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to the
WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

Fresh and Frozen Beef Cuts Standard - CH2020

Translated version: March 2, 1998

This Standard (GB/T17238-1998) defines terminology for the
classification of fresh and frozen beef cuts. In addition, the standard
provides the technical requirements, processing requirements, inspection
methodology, inspection rules, grading requirements for beef cuts, and
the labeling, packaging, storage and distribution requirements for fresh
and frozen beef cuts.

Fresh and Frozen Pork Muscle Cuts Standard - CH2018

Translated version: July 20, 2001

This standard (GB9959.2-2001) defines terminology for fresh and frozen
pork cuts and stipulates the technical requirements for inspection
methodology, inspection rules, labeling, packaging, storage and
distribution.

Fresh and Frozen Demi-Carcass Pork Standard - CH2019

Translated version: July 20, 2001

This standard (GB9959.1-2001) defines terminology for fresh and frozen
demi-carcass pork and stipulates the technical requirements for grading
pork and inspection methodology, inspection rules, labeling, packaging,
storage and distribution.

Fresh and Frozen Poultry Product Standard -- CH1060

Translated version: December 29, 2000

This Standard (GB16869-2000), implemented on June 1, 2001, details the
technical requirements for testing, hygiene, labeling, packaging, and
storage requirements for fresh and frozen poultry products.

DRAFTED Fresh and Frozen Poultry Product Standard - CH3052

WTO Announcement: G/TBT/N/CHN/6 from August 9, 2002

Translated version: April 1, 2002

This drafted National Standard (GB16869-2002), announced to the WTO, is
not yet implemented and the previous version (above) remains in force.
The Ministry of Health, which has statutory responsibility for this
Standard, published the Standard on April 1, 2002. Amendments to the WTO
announcement indicate the Standard was to enter into force on April 1,
2003, however reports indicate the previous version remains in force.

Administrative Measures for Import and Export for Meat Product
Inspection and Quarantine - CH2043

Translated version: September 3, 2002

These Measures were issued on September 3, 2002 by AQSIQ. The
regulations are effective from October 1, 2002. The Measures regulate
the inspection and quarantine of animal products for human consumption.
The Measures also contain an Appendix governing the quarantine and
Inspection of cold storage facilities.

Administrative Regulation of Inspection and Quarantine on Entry Meat
Products -- CH4016

Translated version: May 9, 2004

China has not yet notified this regulation to the WTO, which will take
effect on November 1, 2004. The Regulation, issued in AQSIQ Announcement
(2004) No. 49, requires meat products transiting Hong Kong for China to
be pre-inspected in Hong Kong by the China Inspection Company. The
report also contains several appendices that indicate the status of
countries eligible to ship meat to China, along with several forms and
manuals.

Regulation on Animal Origin Feed Products - CH3093

Translated version: March 1, 2001

AQSIQ and the Ministry of Agriculture issued Joint Announcement Number
143 on March 1, 2001. This Announcement regulates the importation of
animal and animal products from BSE affected countries.

Regulation on Animal Origin Feed Products - CH2035

Translated version: March 1, 2001

AQSIQ and the Ministry of Agriculture issued Joint Announcement Number
144 on March 1, 2001. This announcement prohibits imports of animal
origin feed products from countries or areas known to have BSE or
Scrapie. In addition, this announcement requires certain language to be
attached to the exporting country sanitary certificate.

## \* Fisheries and Forestry Products

**\*** DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Flavoring from Aquatic Products -
CH3045

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/55 from February 13, 2004

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB10133, was first published by China's Ministry
of Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to
the WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Minced Aquatic Products - CH3046

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/67 from February 13, 2004

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB10132, was first published by China's Ministry
of Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to
the WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Canned Fish - CH3044

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/68 from February 13, 2004

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB14939, was first published by China's Ministry
of Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to
the WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Dried Aquatic Products of Animal
Origin - CH3048

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/56 from February 13, 2004

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB10144, was first published by China's Ministry
of Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to
the WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Fresh and Frozen Seafood Products of
Animal Origin -

CH3047

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/54 from February 13, 2004

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB2733, was first published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to the
WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Salted Fish - CH3049

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/57 from February 13, 2004

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB10138, was first published by China's Ministry
of Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to
the WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Marine Algae and Algae Products -
CH3051

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/47 from February 13, 2004

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GBXXXX, was first published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to the
WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Salt and Liquor Saturated Aquatic
Products of Animal Origin - CH3050

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/66 from February 13, 2004

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB10136, was first published by China's Ministry
of Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to
the WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

\* DRAFTED Maximum Levels of Polychlorobiphenyls in Seafood - CH3040

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/23 from October 24, 2003

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB9674, was first published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to the
WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

Fisheries Law - CH1053

Translated version: October 31, 2000

The scope of this Law includes improving the management of China's
fishery resources, development of the aquaculture and fishing industry,
and enforcement measures over China's fishing and aquaculture resources.
Several articles address import and export of fry, fingerling, and the
inspection of imported fishing vessels. The Administrative Department
for Fisheries under the State Council has statutory authority over this
law.

\* Admin. Measures for Import and Export Aquatic Products Inspection and
Quarantine - CH2061

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/22 from August 28, 2003

Translated version: November 6, 2002

AQSIQ issued (2002) Announcement 31 on November 6, 2002 for
implementation from December 2002 (REVISED BY: CH3007, below). The
Measures regulate the inspection and quarantine of aquatic products for
import and export (including for import and re-export). The Measures
also contain 3 appendices that relevant to storage facilities for
imported aquatic products, inspection certificates of imported aquatic
products, and the packaging of imported aquatic products.

Notice on Imported Aquatic Product Quarantine Certificate - CH3007

Translated version: December 23, 2002

AQSIQ (2002) Notice No. 888 delays implementation of AQSIQ (2002)
Announcement 31 (CH2061) until June 30, 2003. This report also includes
an UNOFFICIAL translation of the certificate that is supposed to
accompany all aquatic product imports by June 30, 2003.

Forestry Law - CH1054

Translated version: April 29, 1998

The Law governs the use of land and materials in forest areas for
shelter forests, timber forests, economic forests, firewood forests, and
forests for special use. The Law also provides for forest management and
administration, forest protection, tree planting and afforestation, and
measures for sanctions. The State Forestry Administration under the
State Council has statutory authority over this law.

Quarantine Requirements for Logs - CH1062

Translated version: February 6, 2001

The circular announces requirements for pest-free phytosanitary
certification and treatment on all log imports with or without bark. The
State Administration for Quality Supervision, Inspection, and Quarantine
(AQSIQ) has statutory authority over the import and export of logs.

## \* Grain and Feed

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Corn Sweetener - CH3114

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB15203, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Starch Products - CH3101

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB2713, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

\* DRAFTED Maximum Levels of Deoxynivalenol in Wheat and Corn - CH3032

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/38 from October 24, 2003

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB16369, was first published by China's Ministry
of Health in order to solicit comments and was subsequently notified to
the WTO. This translation is based on the initial Ministry of Health
announcement. A final version has not been adopted and any previous
measures cited in this Standard remain in force.

Administrative Measures for Exit-Entry Inspection and Quarantine of
Grain and Feed Stuff - CH2003

Translated version: November 21, 2001

This Regulation is Ordinance Number Seven (7), the *Grain and Feed
Import and Export Regulations*, issued by the State Administration for
Quality Supervision, Inspection, and Quarantine of the People's Republic
of China (AQSIQ). AQSIQ is the national-level supervisory authority for
the China Inspection and Quarantine (CIQ) offices. AQSIQ ratified these
regulations on November 21, 2001. This Ordinance shall be effective from
March 1, 2002.

Imported Feed and Feed Additive Registration Regulation - CH1057

Translated version: August 17, 2000

This regulation is designed to protect animal safety and strengthen
supervision of imported feed and feed additives. Foreign feed and feed
additive enterprises and products must be registered prior to selling
products in the People's Republic of China. This regulation details the
application procedure for registration. The Ministry of Agriculture has
statutory authority over this regulation.

## \* Horticultural and Tropical Products

\* DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Dried Fruit - CH3084

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/74 from April 21, 2004

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB16325, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Preserved Fruit - CH3088

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB14884, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Honey - CH3106

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB14963, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

\* DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Sugars -- CH4007

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/49 from February 13, 2004

Translated version: February 13, 2004

The DRAFTED Standard, GB13104, was published and notified to the WTO. A
final approved version is not available, therefore all previous version
cited in this report remain in force.

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Canned Fruits and Vegetables - CH3077

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB11671, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

\* DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Concentrated Fruit and Vegetable Juice
for the Food Industry - CH3075

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/59 from February 13, 2004

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB17325, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Fruit and Vegetable Juice - CH3074

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GBXXXX, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

DRAFTED Maximum Levels of Patulin in Apple and Hawthorn Products -
CH3039

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB14974, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

\* DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Nuts - CH3087

WTO Announcement: G/SPS/N/CHN/75 from April 21, 2004

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB16326, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Roasted Nuts - CH3090

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GBXXXX, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Canned Edible Fungi - CH3108

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB7098, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

DRAFTED Hygienic Standard for Preserved Vegetables - CH3089

Translated version: August 2002

The DRAFTED Standard, GB2714, was published by China's Ministry of
Health in order to solicit comments.

Fruit Entry Quarantine Regulation - CH1058

Translated version: December 9, 1999

This Regulation applies to imported fresh fruits and tomatoes,
eggplants, and the genus Capsicum and relevant packaging. The Regulation
details the quarantine application, quarantine inspection, and
quarantine supervision procedures for importers of the above-mentioned
items. The State Administration for Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine
(CIQ) has now merged with the State Administration for Quality
Supervision, Inspection, and Quarantine (AQSIQ). Provincial level
offices or port CIQ's have not completed this merger. AQSIQ and the port
CIQ have statutory responsibility for this regulation.

# VII. Copyright and/or Trademark Laws

Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents - CH2049

Version: October 10, 2002

The document provides Internet site addresses to view UNOFFICIAL
translations of the Copyright Law, Copyright Law Implementation
Regulations, Trademark Law, Trademark Law Enforcement Measures, Patent
Law, and Patent Law Administrative Enforcement Measures.

# \* VIII. Import Procedures

FINAL IMPORT APPROVAL OF ANY PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO THE IMPORTING
COUNTRY'S RULES AND REGULATIONS AS INTERPRETED BY BORDER OFFICIALS AT
THE TIME OF PRODUCT ENTRY.

Exporters of U.S. food and agricultural products may contact the offices
listed under section one of this report or the U.S. Department of
Agriculture Foreign Agriculture Service Home Office Directory of
Cooperators (www.fas.usda.gov/scripts/mos/HomeOffResults.asp?Div=ALL)
for additional clarification or assistance.

Annual Exporter Guide - CH3609

ATO Guangzhou: June 25, 2003

This report provides an overview of the China market along with analysis
on the potential in south China for U.S. food and agricultural products.
There is helpful information and suggestions on how to do business in
China along with information on the retail, hotel, restaurant,
institutional, and food processing sectors.

\* Annual Exporter Guide -- CH3823

ATO Shanghai: October 30, 2003

This report provides an overview of the China market along with exporter
business tips, analysis of market sector structure and trends,
information on best high-value product prospects, contact information
for importer assistance, and statistics on agricultural trade.