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Labeling compliance is the number one issue that CIQ deals with when goods arrive at Chinese harbors and airports.
Foreign exporters could save plenty of time and money if they complied with local regulations from the start.
However, with the scarce information available online, it can be hard to find reliable information and professionals that help with label registrations in China.
In this article, we review the following topics:
- Overview of Labeling Requirements in China
- GB Standards for Labeling
- Labeling of Food Products and Beverages
- How can I register my Chinese labels?
- Documents Needed to Register Chinese Labels
- CIQ Inspections of Labels
- Do I need to translate my labels to Chinese?
- What happens if my labels don’t comply with local regulations?
Overview of Labeling Requirements in China
Before we start, I want to share some commonly asked questions among exporters:
- How China sets standards for product labeling
- What labeling standards that apply to your products
- Who manages the registration and approval of labels
- How you can prove that you comply with the standards
First of all, there are general national regulations issued by AQSIQ, MOFCOM and other authorities, often referred to as “announcements” or “decrees”.
These are issued to protect the rights and interests of consumers, uses of additives, labeling, product quality, just to mention a few.
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