Notice of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and its Importance

Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued an important notice specifically aimed at U.S. companies exporting dairy products to China. According to this notice, most U.S. dairy companies’ registration in China will expire on August 31, 2023.

The importance of this notification cannot be overlooked. First, dairy products are one of the major commodities that the United States exports to China, involving hundreds of millions of dollars in trade. Any interruption in this trade process can lead to serious economic consequences. Second, failure or lack of registration can lead to the refusal of goods to enter Chinese ports, which will not only lead to logistics delays, but may also trigger a crisis of trust with Chinese customers and partners. Finally, non-compliance with registration regulations may put companies under legal liability, including fines and other sanctions.

The role of the CIFER system and registration process

The CIFER system, the Chinese Import Food Enterprise Registration System, is an electronic system used by the Chinese government to manage and monitor imported food enterprises.All enterprises wishing to export food products to China must complete registration in this system.

Typically, the registration process involves submitting a set of necessary documents and information, which may include but are not limited to: enterprise certificates, product inspection reports, quality assurance declarations, etc. Once all necessary information is submitted, relevant Chinese government departments will audit it.

This system not only ensures that imported foods meet the quality and safety standards of China, but also provides the Chinese government with an effective regulatory tool.Therefore, any U.S. dairy company wishing to enter the Chinese market should attach great importance to this registration process.

In general,ining effective registration in China is a key step for U.S. dairy companies to successfully export to China. Only by following the correct registration and updating process can companies ensure that their products enter the Chinese market smoothly, therebyining their position and reputation in the market.