China GACC Food Registration

Every food manufacturer exporting to China must register with the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC). Without a valid registration number, your products will not clear Chinese customs — full stop.

The process differs sharply between the 18 high-risk categories (meat, dairy, seafood, infant formula, and 14 others) and standard-category products. High-risk registrations require a recommendation letter from your home country's competent authority before GACC will process the application — a step that catches many exporters off guard and adds months to the timeline.

We handle the entire process: category classification, document preparation and translation, submission to GACC, follow-up with the reviewing authority, and post-registration compliance monitoring to keep your account active and your shipments moving.

What This Service Covers

• Category classification: determining whether your product falls under the 18 high-risk categories or the standard pathway
• Document preparation: assembling, translating, and formatting the full submission package
• Competent-authority liaison: coordinating with your home country's authority for the recommendation letter (high-risk categories)
• Submission and follow-up: filing with GACC and tracking progress through to approval
• Post-registration monitoring: renewal reminders, amendment filing, and account security — so you never lose access to your own registration

For the full timeline and common mistakes to avoid, see our China GACC Registration Guide.

Need GACC registration for your product? Contact Specit Consulting for an initial assessment based on public data.

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