According to relevant national laws and regulations, the Chinese labels on products or product packaging should have the following nine types:
1. The product must have an inspection certificate.
2. The product name, factory name and factory address are marked in Chinese. Imported products sold in the domestic market must also have Chinese signs.
3. According to the characteristics and usage requirements of the product, product specifications and grades must be indicated, and the names and contents of the main ingredients should also be indicated.
4. Products with limited use date should be marked with the production date or expiration date. Packaged foods should generally be marked with the production date, shelf life and storage period.
5. Products that are likely to cause damage to the product itself or may endanger personal or property safety must have warning signs or Chinese warning instructions.
6. The mark of a trademark that has been approved and registered by the industrial and commercial department is "R" or "Note".
7. If a patent has been granted by the patent department, it can be marked on the product.
8. The manufacturer should indicate the code, number, and name of the implemented standard on the product or its description and packaging. my country's current standards are divided into four levels: national standards (GB), industry standards (HB), local standards (DB), and enterprise standards (QB).
9. Products that have obtained relevant national quality certifications , the corresponding safety or conformity certification mark can be used on the product or packaging.
The logo on the product or its packaging must be authentic and meet the following requirements:
1. Have a product quality inspection certificate;
2. Have a Chinese label The name of the product, the name and address of the manufacturer;
3. According to the characteristics and usage requirements of the product, if it is necessary to indicate the product specifications, grades, names and contents of the main ingredients, they shall be marked accordingly in Chinese; If it is necessary to let consumers know in advance, it should be marked on the outer packaging, or relevant information should be provided to consumers in advance;
4. Products with a limited use period should clearly indicate the production date and safe use period in a prominent position. or expiry date;
5. Products that may cause damage to the product itself or may endanger personal or property safety if used improperly should have warning signs or Chinese warning instructions.
6. Imported prepackaged foods and food additives should have Chinese labels; if there should be instructions in accordance with the law, they should also have Chinese instructions.
Nude packaged food and other naked packaged products that are difficult to attach labels based on the characteristics of the product do not need to attach product labels.
1. Procedures required when importing goods
Sign the import agency contract→Apply for relevant licenses→Issuing a letter of credit (telegraphic transfer)→Foreign shipment→Audit import documents→Exchange orders →Three inspections and commodity inspection→Customs declaration pre-recording→Customs price review→Pay taxes→Customs inspection→Release the goods→Pick up the goods→Animal and plant inspection and quarantine→Delivery to the warehouse→Save settlement documents→Complete.
2. The main documents for customs declaration are as follows
1. Customs declaration form for import goods
2. Customs declaration form for export goods
The customs declaration form for import and export goods refers to a written statement by the consignee and consignee of import and export goods or their agent in accordance with the format prescribed by the customs on the actual situation of the import and export goods, thereby requiring the customs to handle the goods in accordance with the applicable customs system. Legal documents for customs clearance procedures.
3. Freight and commercial documents submitted for inspection along with the customs declaration form
Any import or export goods passing through the customs must submit the completed customs declaration form to the customs. At the same time, relevant freight and commercial documents need to be submitted, and the customs will review whether the submitted documents are consistent.
After the customs inspection is correct, a seal will be stamped as a proof of picking up or shipping the goods.
The freight and commercial documents submitted for inspection at the same time as the customs declaration include: sea freight import bill of lading; sea freight export bill of lading (requires the seal of the customs declaration unit); land and air waybills; invoices for the goods (the number of copies thereof) One copy less than the customs declaration form, which needs to be stamped by the customs declaration unit, etc.); the packing list of the goods (the number of copies is equal to the invoice, which needs to be stamped by the customs declaration unit) and special documents based on the specific goods.
It should be noted that if the customs deems it necessary, the customs declaration unit should also submit the trade contract, order card, certificate of origin, etc. for inspection.
In addition, goods that enjoy reductions, taxes or exemptions from inspection according to regulations should submit relevant supporting documents for inspection along with the customs declaration form after applying to the customs and completing the procedures.
4. Import (export) goods license
The import and export goods license is the legal document for the state to manage the export of goods. Import and export licenses include various certificates and documents that permit import or export as stipulated in laws and administrative regulations.
It should be noted that the license submitted to the customs is not always fixed. The national competent authorities may adjust and issue it at any time, so you need to pay attention to it at all times.
Legal Basis
"Product Quality Law of the People's Republic of China"
Article 26 Producers shall be responsible for the quality of the products they produce .
Product quality should meet the following requirements:
(1) There is no unreasonable danger endangering personal and property safety, and there are national standards to protect human health and personal and property safety. If it is an industry standard, it shall comply with that standard;
(2) It must have the usability performance that the product should have, except for the explanation of defects in the product's usability performance;
(3) ) conforms to the product standards indicated on the product or its packaging, and conforms to the quality status indicated by product descriptions, physical samples, etc.
Article 27 The logo on the product or its packaging must be authentic and meet the following requirements:
(1) Have a product quality inspection certificate;
(2) The product name, manufacturer name and address must be marked in Chinese;
(3) According to the characteristics and usage requirements of the product, product specifications, grades, names and contents of main ingredients must be indicated , it shall be marked accordingly in Chinese; if it is necessary to let consumers know in advance, it shall be marked on the outer packaging, or relevant information shall be provided to consumers in advance;
(4) Products with limited use period shall be displayed in a prominent position Clearly indicate the production date and safe use period or expiration date;
(5) Products that are used improperly and may easily cause damage to the product itself or may endanger personal or property safety should have warning signs or Chinese warning instructions.
Nude packaged food and other naked packaged products that are difficult to attach labels based on the characteristics of the product do not need to attach product labels.
"Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China (2021 Amendment)"
Article 97 Imported pre-packaged foods and food additives must have Chinese labels; If there is an instruction manual, there should also be a Chinese instruction manual. Labels and instructions should comply with the provisions of this Law and other relevant laws and administrative regulations in my country and the requirements of national food safety standards, and state the origin of the food and the name, address, and contact information of the domestic agent. Prepackaged foods that do not have Chinese labels or Chinese instructions or whose labels and instructions do not comply with the provisions of this article shall not be imported.