Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried/Dehydrated
Industry PositionValue-Added Processed Fruit Product
Market
Dehydrated peach in China is supported by large domestic peach production and a broad base of fruit-growing regions that can supply processing-grade fruit. Processing activity is commonly linked to major peach-producing areas in North China and northwest regions (e.g., Hebei, Shandong, Shaanxi, Gansu) alongside other producing provinces. As a shelf-stable processed fruit, dehydrated peach can be distributed year-round domestically and traded internationally, but market access is highly compliance-driven. For imports into China, exporters must manage GACC overseas-facility registration requirements (with revised rules taking effect on 2026-06-01) and ensure the product meets China’s national food safety standards for additives, contaminants/toxins, pesticide residues, and labeling.
Market RoleMajor producer and domestic consumer market; export-capable processor of dried fruit products
Domestic RoleSnack and ingredient product within China’s processed fruit and dried snack category
Specification
Physical Attributes- Uniform dried slices/segments with controlled browning and minimal defects (visual quality is sensitive to anti-browning treatment and drying control)
- Free from visible mold, insect fragments, and foreign matter (common inspection focus for processed dried fruit shipments)
Compositional Metrics- Moisture control is a primary quality parameter to reduce mold risk and texture defects during storage and distribution
Packaging- Moisture-barrier retail packs (multi-layer pouches) to reduce moisture pickup and oxidation
- Bulk cartons with inner liners for industrial/bulk buyers to protect against humidity and physical damage
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Peach sourcing (orchards) → receiving & sorting → washing/peeling/pitting → slicing → anti-browning treatment (sulfite or acid/ascorbate dip where used) → hot-air drying → cooling/equilibration → sorting & foreign-matter control → packaging → ambient storage & distribution
Temperature- Ambient logistics is typical, but storage should remain cool and dry to limit oxidation, caking, and mold risk driven by moisture pickup
Shelf Life- Shelf-life performance is strongly driven by moisture control, packaging barrier performance, and additive strategy (where permitted/used) rather than cold chain
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighMarket access for dehydrated peach shipments into China can be blocked if the overseas production enterprise is not properly registered with GACC under the applicable overseas-facility registration regime; revised registration rules (Order No. 280) take effect on 2026-06-01, creating a transition-risk window for exporters relying on outdated procedures or lapsed registrations.Confirm the exporter/factory registration pathway and status with GACC well before booking freight; document the registration number/credentials in the importer’s clearance dossier and monitor implementation guidance ahead of 2026-06-01.
Food Safety HighNon-compliance with China’s national food safety standards on permitted additives/limits (GB 2760-2024) and related contaminant/toxin and pesticide-residue controls can trigger sampling failures, detention, relabeling demands, or destruction/return of the shipment.Implement a China-spec test plan (additives such as sulfites where used, plus relevant contaminants/toxins and pesticide residues) and align COA scope to GB standards before shipment.
Labeling MediumLabel non-compliance for imported prepackaged dehydrated peach (e.g., incomplete ingredient/additive declaration, missing shelf-life/storage statements, or incorrect responsible-entity info) can delay clearance and require relabeling under customs supervision.Validate Chinese labels against GB 7718-2011 requirements and keep bilingual label proofs, ingredient/additive nomenclature mapping, and importer information consistent across documents and packaging.
Standards- HACCP-based food safety management (Codex-aligned)
- ISO 22000 (food safety management systems)
- BRCGS Global Standard Food Safety (commonly used in export-oriented processing)
FAQ
What is the single biggest regulatory gate for exporting dehydrated peach to China?Overseas production enterprise registration with China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) is a critical gate: if the facility is not registered under the applicable GACC regime, the shipment can be blocked. Exporters should also note that revised registration rules (Order No. 280) take effect on June 1, 2026.
Which standards are most central to additive and labeling compliance for dehydrated peach entering China?China’s GB 2760-2024 governs permitted food additives and their use conditions, while GB 7718-2011 sets core requirements for prepackaged food labeling (including ingredient/additive declaration and shelf-life/storage information).
Why are sulfites a recurring compliance focus for dehydrated peach?Sulfites are commonly used in dried fruit processing for anti-browning and preservation functions, but their use must follow the permitted conditions/limits in GB 2760-2024 and be correctly declared on labels under GB 7718-2011; mis-declaration or excessive residues can cause border issues.