On October 7, 2021, the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment of Australia government issued Market access advice notices 2021-14: China: Honey and other edible non-prescribed goods: Chinese registration requirements for Australian food establishments from 1 January 2022, which provide an update on new Chinese requirements for manufacturers, processors and storage facilities for honey and other foods (non-prescribed goods) that are exported to China.

Summary of key points

a. For urgent attention of all food businesses that export food to China. There are changes that will take effect from 1 January 2022 that will impact upon your exports from that date.

b. Further to MAA2021-07 (NPG) which informed food processing and storage establishments of new requirements for imported food and overseas food establishments, the department has information from the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) regarding the new registration processes for overseas food establishments, including storage facilities.

c. Further detailed information is provided below.

d. Information for new businesses wanting to start exporting to China will be provided soon.

For more details, please refer to https://www.agriculture.gov.au/export/controlled-goods/non-prescribed-goods/market-access-advice-notices/2021-14