# SinoTrade Compliance — Full Service Guide > Independent regulatory consulting for foreign companies entering the China market. > Website: https://sinotradecompliance.com > Available in 48 languages --- ## Service 1: GACC Decree 248/249 Registration ### What is it? GACC (General Administration of Customs of China) Decree 248 requires all food manufacturers exporting to China to register with GACC. Decree 249 covers the import/export food safety management measures. ### Who needs it? All overseas food manufacturers, processors, and storers exporting food products to China. ### 18 regulated categories: Meat & meat products, aquatic products, dairy products, edible oils & fats, stuffing pasta products, edible grains, milled grain industry products, fresh & dehydrated vegetables & dried beans, condiments, nuts & seeds, processed grain & oil products, special foods, beverages, other foods (supplements, aquatic plants, etc.) ### Registration pathways: 1. **Direct registration** — General food categories, apply directly through GACC system (CIFER) 2. **Recommended registration** — High-risk categories (meat, dairy, aquatic), requires recommendation from competent authority in country of origin ### Required documents: - Business registration certificate - HACCP or ISO 22000 certificate (or equivalent) - Product list with HS codes - Production facility information - Legal representative information ### Validity & renewal: - Registration valid for 5 years - Renewal application required 6 months before expiry - Changes to facility or product scope require amendment application ### Common mistakes: - Using wrong registration pathway - Incomplete product categorization - Expired quality management certificates - Missing Chinese agent information --- ## Service 2: Chinese Label Compliance (GB 7718-2025) ### What is it? Mandatory Chinese labeling requirements for imported products sold in China through traditional retail channels. ### Prepackaged food label requirements: - Product name (must reflect true nature) - Ingredient list (descending order by weight) - Net content and specifications - Production date and expiry date / best before date - Storage conditions - Manufacturer name, address, and contact - Chinese agent/distributor information - Country of origin - Nutrition facts panel (GB 28050) ### Cosmetics label requirements: - Product name in Chinese - Ingredient list in INCI format with Chinese translations - Net content - Manufacturer name and address - Chinese responsible person information - Production batch number - Expiry date or PAO (Period After Opening) - Usage instructions and warnings - NMPA registration/filing number --- ## Service 3: CCC Certification ### What is it? China Compulsory Certification (CCC) is mandatory for products listed in the CCC catalog before they can be imported, sold, or used in China. ### Product categories: - Electrical appliances (household, commercial) - Automotive parts and accessories - IT and telecommunications equipment - Audio/video equipment - Lighting equipment - Safety glass - Toys - Fire protection equipment - Security products - Decorative materials ### Process: 1. Application submission with product documentation 2. Product testing at accredited Chinese laboratory 3. Factory inspection (initial and annual) 4. Certificate issuance 5. Annual follow-up inspections ### Certificate validity: - Valid for 5 years - Annual factory audits required - Product changes require re-evaluation --- ## Service 4: Cosmetics NMPA Filing ### What is it? All imported cosmetics must be filed or registered with China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) before sale. ### Two pathways: 1. **General cosmetics** (filing/备案): shampoos, skincare, makeup — faster process 2. **Special cosmetics** (registration/注册): sunscreens, hair dyes, whitening, anti-freckle — longer, more complex ### Requirements: - Chinese Responsible Person (境内责任人) — must be a Chinese entity - Product formula and ingredient safety assessment - Product testing at NMPA-accredited laboratory - Efficacy evaluation reports - GMP certificate from manufacturer --- ## Service 5: Cross-Border E-commerce (CBEC) Consulting ### What is it? Selling products to Chinese consumers through cross-border e-commerce platforms, with different (often lighter) regulatory requirements than traditional import. ### Key advantages: - GACC Decree 248 registration not required for CBEC - Chinese label requirements relaxed (online Chinese info instead of physical labels) - CCC certification not required for personal-use CBEC imports - Faster market entry ### Limitations: - Only available to individual consumers (B2C) - Purchase limits: ¥5,000 per transaction, ¥26,000 per year per person - Products must be on the CBEC Positive List (跨境电子商务零售进口商品清单) ### Compliance requirements: - Platform must be registered with Chinese customs - Consumer identity verification required - Three-document matching: order, payment, logistics - PIPL (Personal Information Protection Law) compliance for consumer data --- ## Service 6: Chinese Trademark Registration ### What is it? China uses a first-to-file trademark system. Foreign companies must register their trademarks in China to protect their brand. ### Key facts: - First-to-file: whoever files first gets the trademark, regardless of prior use - Madrid Protocol: international filing available, but direct CNIPA filing often faster - Chinese brand name: should be registered separately from English name/logo - Trademark squatting is common — register early ### Process: 1. Trademark search (availability check) 2. Classification (Nice Classification system) 3. Application filing with CNIPA 4. Examination (9-12 months) 5. Publication and registration --- ## Contact Information - **Email:** info@sinotradecompliance.com - **Location:** Jing'an District, Shanghai, China - **Languages:** 48 languages supported ## Legal Disclaimer SinoTrade Compliance is an independent regulatory consulting firm and is not affiliated with the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), or any other government agency.