7 September, 2026 | Shanghai, China If you are planning to export food and beverage to China — or revisiting a market you entered years ago — the rules changed on 1 June 2026. GACC Decree 280 replaced Decree 248, restructuring the entire overseas food manufacturer registration framework. Most online guides still reference Decree 248.…
14 September 2026 | Shanghai, China Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest market with 275 million people — but most exporters underestimate the compliance barriers that await at the border. Indonesia is also expanding mandatory certification beyond BPJPH — from 18 October 2026, all imported food and beverage products must carry halal certification recognised by BPJPH before retail…
31 August 2026 | Shanghai, China Thailand has maintained zero wine import tariffs since February 2024 — and the results are now visible. H1 2026 import value is up 13.71% even as volume stays flat. For exporters, that sounds like a green light. But zero tariff does not mean zero cost. Excise tax, Thai FDA…
28 August 2026 | Shanghai, China Most exporters approach Japan with a simple assumption: fill in the forms, pass the tests, and you’re in. The official guide makes it look that straightforward. It’s not. Three hidden traps routinely catch exporters off guard — and each one can hold a shipment at the port, not because…
25 August 2026 | Shanghai, China Decree 280 Is Now in Effect On 1 June 2026, China’s General Administration of Customs officially implemented Decree No. 280, fully replacing the previous Decree 248. This is not a minor update — it is a complete revision of the regulations governing overseas food manufacturer registration, affecting everything from…
20 August 2026 | Shanghai, China Many exporters assume that opening a storefront on Tmall Global or JD Worldwide is enough to start selling in China. The answer depends entirely on your product category and the platform you choose. There is no single path. What We Saw There are three routes into the Chinese market,…
19 August 2026 | Shanghai, China Why Vietnam Looks Easier Vietnam’s food import process often looks simpler than China’s. No GACC-style factory registration. No mandatory pre-market facility approval for most categories. For exporters comparing the two markets, Vietnam can appear to be the lower-risk option. That impression is misleading. The regulatory structure differs, but the…
17 August 2026 | Shanghai, China After weeks of preparation, the CIFER portal returns a rejection notice. The GACC registration has failed. With enforcement tightening under Decree 248, rejections are becoming more common — but they are almost always preventable. What We Saw We have handled enough GACC registration cases to recognize the pattern. The…
10 August 2026 | Shanghai, China If you’re exporting food to China, one of the first questions you’ll ask is: how long will GACC registration actually take? The answer depends heavily on your product category and how well you prepare. How Long Does GACC Registration Really Take? A Realistic Timeline What We Saw GACC classifies…
25 July 2026 | Shanghai, China For pre-packed food exporters entering Asia, facility registration responsibilities vary by market: most countries place the burden on the importer, but China’s GACC Decree 248/249 requires the overseas manufacturer to register before any shipment can clear customs. Once registered, ensuring your product labels meet food label requirements for China…
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