According to the monthly notice of unqualified foods and cosmetics by GAC, 170 batches of imported foods and 4 bactches of cosmetics were found unqualified and refused for entry in May 2021.

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Unqualified foods came from 34 countries or regions. Products from Hong Kong, China, 22 batches, were the most, followed by South Koera and Vietnam, with 19 batches and 18 batches respectively. 

The foods refused for entry did not comply with China’s laws and regulations. The main reasons of rejection were food additive use problems (the most), unqualified labels, failure to provide certificates or certification materials as required, failure to obtain inspection and quarantine access, microbial contamination, etc.

Statistics also show that Shenzhen Port detected the largest number of unqualified foods, with 25 batches.

In addition, 4 batches of cosmetics were not allowed to enter the country, which all came from Turkey. The reason for the non-entry are failure to provide certificates or certification materials as required.

The above-mentioned unqualified foods and cosmetics had been returned or destroyed at ports, according to GACC.