In order to scientifically and accurately prevent and control of the COVID-19 at ports of imported cold chain food (including edible agricultural products, the same below), consolidate the results of epidemic prevention and control, and ensure the safety of the industrial chain and supply chain, GACC has decided to further optimize and improve port epidemic prevention and control measures of imported cold chain food. The relevant matters are hereby announced as follows:

1.The customs conducts nucleic acid of COVID-19 monitoring and testing on imported cold chain food, and according to the test results, inspects and investigates the pollution prevention measures of the exporting country (region) according to law. /confirm/i whether the safety management system and safety status of the exporting country (region) continue to comply with China's import requirements, for overseas food production enterprises with problems, take measures such as rectification within a time limit, suspension of imports, and revocation of registration in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

2. imported cold-chain foods that are positive for the nucleic acid of COVID-19 shall be classified and disposed of in accordance with the relevant provisions of the guidelines issued by the Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State Council.
This announcement will be implemented from the date of issuance, and the General Administration of Customs Announcement No. 103 [2020] will be repealed at the same time.

Special announcement.
General Administration of Customs
 July 8, 2022