Product/facility registration
China GACC overseas food manufacturer registration (CIFER; Decree 248 → Decree 280)
Mandatory
About this certificate
- Type
- Market-specific registration/conformity
- Issued by
- General Administration of Customs of China (GACC/GAC)
- Recognised bodies
- GACC; competent authority recommendation for high-risk categories
- Product scope
- All overseas manufacturers, processors and storage facilities of food (additives, contact materials excluded); cold stores newly in scope under Decree 280
- Typical validity
- 5 years; auto-renewal for most categories under Decree 280 (meat & bird's nest need active renewal)
- Key data on the certificate
- China registration no. (CIFER code, printed on inner & outer packaging); company name & address; product category; competent authority; validity
Key markets that require it
- China — Mandatory: All overseas food manufacturers/storage facilities Source for China
Markets named in the catalogue
China
Screening guidance based on published standards — not legal clearance. Requirements marked "needs verification" are directional hints; confirm with the destination regulator or a licensed advisor before shipping.