The difference between health food and ordinary food is that you need to apply for a health food hygiene license first. The other inspection procedures are basically the same as those for ordinary food. Imported food inspection guide and flow chart 1. General imported food inspection For packaged food, its importers/distributors can declare directly at the inspection and quarantine agency at the port of entry. Units without inspection qualifications can entrust an agency inspection unit holding a valid "Registration Certificate of Agency Inspection Application Unit" to apply for inspection. When goods enter the country for inspection for the first time, the following information needs to be provided: trade contract/letter of credit, invoice, packing list, label filing application materials (3 copies) [label review application form, Chinese label sample, original label and Chinese translation, Original certificate of origin/certificate of free sale, hygiene certificate/health certificate]. If necessary, the person reporting for inspection should also provide: 1. Official quarantine certificate of the exporting country or region (food of animal and plant origin with regulations); 2. Exporting country (Region) official health certificate or original qualified test report issued by a third-party testing agency; 3. Corresponding test report; (with specific values ??marked on the label) 4. Pesticides and veterinary drugs and additives used in the exporting country (region) , fumigants and other relevant information and inspection reports; 5. Quality certificate or quality assurance certificate from the exporting country, product instructions and relevant standards and technical information (for those applying for quality certificates); 6. Other documents required by the inspection and quarantine agency. After applying for inspection, it must be inspected and quarantined. Only after passing the inspection and obtaining a qualified "Health Certificate" can it be sold and used. 2. Food that has been imported into finalized packaging but is not delivered directly to consumers for consumption/use [such as raw materials for the food industry, food for self-use by embassies and consulates, exhibits, samples (excluding a small amount of imported food for trial marketing, detailed supporting materials must be provided), [Foods operated by duty-free shops], their importers/distributors must go to the Food Inspection Office of the Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau to apply for Chinese label review exemption procedures before the goods enter the country. When applying for inspection at the inspection and quarantine office at the port of entry, you must provide the Chinese label exemption certificate, cargo invoice, trade contract/letter of credit, packing list, and other required documents if necessary (same as the previous paragraph). . 3. When importing special foods, the importer/distributor must go to the Food Inspection Office of the Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau to obtain the "Import and Export Special Food Pre-examination Certificate" before the goods enter the country. For details, please log on to the Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau website. At the same time, the Chinese label review and filing will be processed. For details, please log on to the Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau website. Chinese label samples are produced in accordance with the requirements of GB7718-2004 (General principles for labeling of prepackaged foods) and GB13432-2004 (General principles for labeling of foods for special dietary purposes). When goods enter the country, they must apply for inspection at the inspection and quarantine agency at the port of entry. When applying for inspection, they must provide registered Chinese label samples, cargo invoices, trade contracts/letters of credit, packing lists, and other required information if necessary (same as the previous paragraph). 4. For imported food additives, in addition to providing relevant information as ordinary food, a statement of use issued by the consignee is also required. For imported compound food additives (excluding fragrance bases and flavors), the manufacturer should also provide a list of compound ingredients. Table, a list of compound ingredients is listed in descending order of additive content. For imported food additives for specific purposes, the purpose of use of the relevant products after entry and instructions for their flow should also be provided. 5. Importers/distributors can only sell and use this batch of food after obtaining a qualified "Health Certificate".