Many of the imported goods sold online do not come through formal import channels. They are purchased on behalf of others or smuggled in, so they do not have Chinese labels.
According to Article 97 of the "Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China", 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 labels. 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.
Extended information
According to relevant national laws and regulations, there should be the following nine types of logos on products or product packaging:
1. Products must be inspected Certificate of conformity.
2. The product name, factory name, factory address and contact number must be 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 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.
China’s Anti-Infringement and Counterfeiting Network-Be careful when purchasing imported goods without Chinese labels
State Food and Drug Safety Administration-Food Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China
Baidu Encyclopedia-Provisional Measures for the Operation and Management of Imported Commodities