Export – Import Rules for Octopus Products to China

kelolalaut.com To export octopus products from Indonesia to China, exporters must comply with various regulations and requirements set by both countries. Below is a summary of key regulations and requirements:
1. Regulations in China:
•    China Food Safety Law 2021:
Exporters and foreign manufacturers must ensure that food products exported to China comply with this law and Chinese food safety standards. They are also responsible for the content of product labels and instructions.
•    GACC Decrees 248 and 249 (April 2021):
o    GACC Decree 248:
Governs the registration of all foreign producers, processors, and storage facilities that export food products to China.
o    GACC Decree 249:
Covers requirements such as the evaluation of foreign food safety management systems, facility registration, record-keeping by importers and exporters, quarantine and inspection, and product labeling. The GACC registration number of the foreign production facility must be included on the product’s import label.
•    National Food Safety Standard (GB 2762 – 2022):
Specifies maximum limits for contaminants in fish products, such as lead (0.5 ppm), mercury (1.0 ppm for carnivorous fish and 0.5 ppm for other fish), inorganic arsenic (0.1 ppm for finfish and 0.5 ppm for other fish), cadmium (0.1 ppm for finfish), and total PCBs (2.0 ppm).
•    Food Additive Standards (GB 2760-2015):
Specifies the types and maximum allowable limits of food additives for seafood products. For example, Tea Polyphenol (TP) is allowed with a maximum limit of 0.3 g/kg for pre-processed fish products and 0.4 g/kg for fully preserved fish products.

2. Regulations in Indonesia:
•    Minister of Trade Regulation No. 36 of 2023:
Regulates export requirements for commodities, including fishery products. If a commodity balance has been established, exporters must comply with the balance requirements. If not yet established, other relevant data must be provided.
•    Export Procedure for Fishery Products:
o    Registration of UPI/Exporter (KUSUKA):
Fish Processing Units (UPI) or exporters must register and meet administrative requirements.
o    Submit an online application for the Approval for Commodity Export (PPK).
o    Sampling and Laboratory Testing:
Products will be tested to ensure their quality and safety according to established standards.
o    Certification and Documentation:
Obtain the fish health certificate and other required documents for export.
3. Additional Requirements:
•    Food Safety Assurance:
Strict food safety protocols must be implemented to meet China’s requirements. Businesses are expected to follow these protocols to ensure that products are safe for consumption.
•    Product Labeling:
The product label must include the GACC registration number and other information as required by Chinese regulations to ensure a smooth customs clearance process.

Complying with the above regulations and requirements will help ensure a smooth export process for octopus products from Indonesia to China.

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