China establishes food safety supervision system

China has launched an online registration platform for overseas food manufacturers to ensure food safety and comply with new regulations set to take effect in January 2022. The platform is part of the 'Single Window in China's International Trade' program and is mandatory for all companies exporting food products to China, with a few exceptions like food additives and contact materials. The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) will review each registration and assign a Chinese registration number to approved manufacturers, which must be displayed on product packaging. The article also highlights the need for foreign manufacturers to provide proof of power of attorney to local agents for registration processing and explains the audit process, which includes video inspections, documentary checks, and potential on-site inspections. This move is part of China's ongoing efforts to ensure food safety, following earlier measures related to COVID-19 testing on food imports.