This article details the regulatory basis, types of food products, application requirements, required materials, specific procedures, registration information queries, and modifications. Registration requires meeting certain application conditions, submitting relevant materials, and following specified procedures.

Food Categories: Includes meat, eggs and egg products, aquatic products and related products, traditional Chinese medicinal materials, grains and grain products, oils and oilseeds, beverages, sugars, vegetables and related products, plant-based condiments, dried nuts, other plant-based foods, canned goods, dairy products, bee products, alcoholic beverages, pastries and biscuits, preserved fruits, cigarettes, tea, seasonings, other processed foods, special foods, birds nest products, and deep-sea fishing products from overseas.import and exportApplication Requirements: Importers must obtain a business license with a scope covering the intended food import categories.

Required Documents: Include the consignee registration application form, organizational structure related to food safety, departmental functions and job responsibilities, intended food categories, storage locations, and a description of any food import, processing, or sales activities in the past two years.

Registration Process: Log in to the Internet + Customs integrated platform (http://online.customs.gov.cn）進入”企業(yè)管理和稽查”模塊，選擇”進口食品進口商備案”，) to fill out and submit the registration information, then submit the required paper documents with official seals to the local customs enterprise management department. Customs will review the application within 5 working days. If the application is rejected, the importer will be notified of corrections in one go, and the application will be returned.

Query and Modification: Importers can track the registration progress, modify registration details, or update registered company names using the application or query number. For changes to registration content, submit a modification request via the Imported Food Importer Registration System to the local customs office.

Imported Food Importer Registration Process

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