Animal products
Expand to view the OMAR, OMAR notifications, guidance or FYI documents, and other related documents.
China OMAR [PDF, 1.7 MB]
OMAR notifications
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Reference number and title |
Issue date |
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24/21 China: OMAR Part 4 – Cervine Velvet and Antler Products [PDF, 340 KB] |
31/10/2024 |
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24/19 Cross-Border E-Commerce Requirements for Specified Markets [PDF, 372 KB] |
7/10/2024 |
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24/16 Registration Documents for Specified Markets [PDF, 293 KB] |
10/9/2024 |
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23/40 Alternative MPI Certification [PDF, 263 KB] |
22/08/2023 |
| 21/12 China: Certification of Infant and Young Children Formula Samples for Product Registration [PDF, 235 KB] | 8/6/2021 |
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19/27 China: Meat and Meat Products Halal Requirements [PDF, 421 KB] |
4/09/2019 |
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18/17 Animal Product from RMP Operations for Specified Markets [PDF, 367 KB] |
4/10/2018 |
Guidance documents
For your information (FYIs)
Other Information
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Dairy products |
Issue date |
|---|---|
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Guidance document: Exporting Dairy Products to China using Different Channels [PDF, 246 KB] |
28/6/2021 |
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Bee products |
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List of MPI Official Veterinarians to Sign Bee Products Certificates [PDF, 167 KB] |
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Pet food |
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China listing questionnaire for pet food [DOCX, 23 KB] |
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Guidance on completing the China listing questionnaire for pet food [PDF, 141 KB] |
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Meat and velvet verification |
Issue date |
|---|---|
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Relationship Matrix for NZ Establishments Listed for Export of Meat Products to China [PDF, 205 KB] (This is also called the establishments' relationship matrix) |
26/9/2024 |
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List of signing Official Veterinarians of Health Certificates for Meat Exported to China [PDF, 142 KB] (This is also called the meat signatories matrix list) |
05/02/2024 |
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(This is also called the velvet signatories list) |
5/11/2024 |
GACC documents for import or market placement |
China OMAR amendment history
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Amendments |
Issue date |
|---|---|
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China OMAR amendment 16 [PDF, 1.7 MB] |
10/5/2024 |
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China OMAR amendment 15 [PDF, 1.3 MB] |
1/3/2024 |
Processed food products
Expand to view FYIs and other guidance documents
Guidance documents
For your information (FYIs)
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FYI reference number and title |
Issue Date |
|---|---|
| F47/23 China: Health Food [PDF, 191 KB] | 18/12/2023 |
| F09/22 China: Guidance for Cross-border E-commerce Trade [PDF, 188 KB] | 22/3/2022 |
| F18/21 China: Proposed requirements for export of plant-based pet food [PDF, 174 KB] | 16/3/2021 |
GB standards
Exporters should also refer to national standards (known as Guo Biao or GB standards). Some translated versions are available on this web page.
Register your food establishment for China
Find out how to self-register or register through MPI for food requiring establishment registration under China’s Decree No. 248.
The Chinese Decree No. 248 requires registration of food manufacturers (and some stand-alone cold storage facilities). This decree came into effect on 1 January 2022.
Depending on the type of product you make, you may be able to self-register or you will need to register through MPI.
All registrations need approval from the General Administration of Customs China (GACC).
Why registration is important
China will only accept food products from establishments that meet certain registration requirements. Most operators who export food products to China will need to meet these requirements.
Full details are in the Overseas Market Access Requirement (OMAR) and guidance documents on this page.
Find the right method of registration for your products
There are 2 registration methods.
- Self-register by applying directly to China.
- Apply for MPI to recommend your registration to China.
The type of product you make determines which method you should follow.
Self-registration
If your food products aren't listed below, you will likely need to self-register.
You will do this through an online platform called China Import Food Enterprises Registration (CIFER).
Apply to register through CIFER
Guidance on using CIFER [PDF, 1.6 MB]
If you have questions about the process for GACC self-registration, we recommend you contact your importer or customer in China.
Recommendation from MPI
MPI-recommended registration under Decree No. 248 is required for the following product categories (as defined by China).
There is an established process for requesting MPI recommendations and guidance on this process can be found in this MPI Guidance Document:
Animal products
- Meat.
- Casings.
- Aquatic products (excluding live aquatic animals).
- Dairy products.
- Dairy-based infant and young children formula.
- Bee products.
Find out more about registering under these product categories in the China OMAR
Individual Parts of the China OMAR also include registration methods for GACC registration through MPI for animal products that don’t come under the scope of Decree No. 248, such as live aquatic animals, deer velvet, petfood, and animal products/materials not for human consumption.
Processed food products
- Edible vegetable oil.
- Unprocessed malt.
- Food for special dietary use (FSDU).
- Health food (functional food or nutritional/dietary supplement).
Find out more about registering under these product categories in the MPI Guidance Document:
China Registration of Food Establishments (Decree No. 248) [PDF, 508 KB]
How to register your establishment through MPI
Before you start
- Check you can access your CIFER account. Contact MPI if you do not have an account yet, or if you need help accessing it. Email countrylistings@mpi.govt.nz
- Talk to your verifier and let them know you’ll be working on an application for China registration.
Step 1: Operator self-assessment
Complete your application documents (check the OMAR and Guidance documents to see which ones you need). Then prepare evidence you meet the requirements. Links to the forms you’ll need are in the 'Establishment Registration (CIFER)' section of this page.
Establishment Registration (CIFER)
Step 2: Verification
Get your forms and supporting documentation checked and signed (where required) by your verifier. Your verifier may need to do an on-site audit as part of their process.
Step 3: Request for MPI recommendation
Email all the relevant forms and attachments for your application to MPI. Copy your verifier into your email.
Submit request to MPI countrylistings@mpi.govt.nz
Step 4: Operator self-assessment
Once MPI has approved your request in Step 3, fill out your information in CIFER. Make sure this information matches what is in your verified China application form. Upload any required attachments. When you are happy with your application, submit this to MPI in CIFER.
What happens next
MPI will review the application in CIFER and (where able) submit to China.
Once China reviews your application, you may receive (through MPI) a request for more information, a rejection, or an approval of your registration in CIFER.
Who to contact
If you have questions about the process for GACC registration via MPI recommendation, email countrylistings@mpi.govt.nz
Establishment Registration (CIFER)
Note: For more information, refer to the China OMAR (Schedule 1 of Part 1) or the FYI China Registration of Food Establishments [PDF, 508 KB].
Resources
Frequently Asked Questions about GACC Registration [PDF, 763 KB]
Webinar: China Registration of Food Manufacturing Establishments (Decree 248) – YouTube (34.34)
Webinar: Process for MPI-recommended GACC Registration (under Decree 248) – YouTube (46.07)
CIFER guidance [PDF, 1.6 MB]
MPI Country Listing application form for China
AP20(5) [DOCX, 129 KB]
Country Listing request summaries
Modification request summary [XLSX, 28 KB]
Manufacturer Declarations
Declaration of the Manufacturer – for New or Modification applications [DOCX, 23 KB]
Renewal Declaration of the Manufacturer [DOCX, 13 KB]
Cancellation Declaration of the Manufacturer [DOCX, 26 KB]
Meat (bovine, ovine, caprine and cervine meat)
China Application form – Meat and meat products [DOCX, 71 KB]
China Registration Conditions – Meat and meat products [DOCX, 101 KB]
Casings
China Application form – Casings [DOCX, 66 KB]
China Registration conditions – Casings [DOCX, 90 KB]
Aquatic products (fish and fish products)
China Application Form – Aquatic Products [DOCX, 63 KB]
China Registration conditions – Aquatic products [DOCX, 85 KB]
Dairy products
China Application Form – Dairy Products (including Pasteurised Milk) [DOCX, 73 KB]
China Registration conditions – Dairy products [DOCX, 560 KB]
China Registration conditions – Pasteurised milk [DOCX, 717 KB]
Infant and young children formula
China Application form – Infant formula dairy products [DOCX, 86 KB]
China Registration Conditions – Infant formula dairy products [DOCX, 132 KB]
Honey and bee products
China Application Form – Bee Products [DOCX, 65 KB]
China Registration conditions – Bee products [DOC, 368 KB]
Edible fats and oils
China Application form – Plant-derived Food [DOCX, 66 KB]
China Registration conditions – Edible fats and oils [DOCX, 134 KB]
Milled grain industrial products and malt
China Application form – Plant-derived food [DOCX, 66 KB]
China Registration conditions – Milled grain industrial products and malt [DOCX, 87 KB]
Food for special dietary use (FSDU)
China Application form – Food for special dietary use [DOCX, 62 KB]
China Registration conditions – Food for special dietary use [DOC, 286 KB]
Health food (functional food or nutrition supplement)
China Application form – Health food [DOCX, 62 KB]
China Registration conditions – Health food [DOCX, 57 KB]
Establishment Registration (with APQD)
Expand to view information and forms required to apply for MPI recommendation for horticultural and plant products and animal products not for human consumption.
Cross-border e-commerce (CBEC)
Expand to view documents for all e-commerce consignments.
OMAR notification
24/19 Cross-Border E-Commerce Requirements for Specified Markets [PDF, 372 KB]
For your information (FYIs)
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FYI reference number and title |
Issue Date |
|---|---|
| F09/22 Guidance for Cross-border E-commerce Trade to China [PDF, 188 KB] | 22/3/2022 |
Other information
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Cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) lists for all products |
Issue date |
|---|---|
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China cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) retail imports list (This is also known as the 'Positive List') |
16/5/2019 |
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Animal and plant products prohibited from being carried or mailed into China (This is also known as the ‘Negative List') |
16/5/2019 |
GB standards
Expand to view some translated China Guo Biao (GB) national standards for food products.
China has a number of national standards (known as Guo Biao or GB standards), such as for health foods, food additives, and packaging and labelling. All foods exported to China need to meet GB standards.
MPI has obtained translated versions of some of China’s GB standards. Note that:
- they are only intended as guides
- exporters should liaise with their importers for details
- MPI does not take responsibility for inaccuracies in these translations
- some of the standards may have been updated or replaced.
| Title | Translation date |
|---|---|
| China GB Standard A.1: Laws and regulations [PDF, 1.2 MB] | 1/9/2015 |
| China GB Standard A.2: Multiple food categories [PDF, 2.8 MB] | 1/9/2015 |
| China GB Standard A.3: Dairy [PDF, 1.3 MB] | 1/9/2015 |
| China GB Standard A.4: Fruit and vegetable [PDF, 889 KB] | 1/9/2015 |
| China GB Standard A.5: Seafood [PDF, 1.5 MB] | 1/9/2015 |
| China GB Standard A.6: Meat [PDF, 1.2 MB] | 1/9/2015 |
| China GB Standard A.7: Wine and beverage [PDF, 1.9 MB] | 1/9/2015 |
| China GB Standard A.8: Processed goods [PDF, 566 KB] | 1/9/2015 |
| China GB Standard A.9: Natural and health foods [PDF, 1.4 MB] | 1/9/2015 |
| China GB Standard A.10: Uses of food additives [PDF, 14 MB] | 1/9/2015 |
