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GACC Unveils Imported Feed Risk Level and Supervision Mechanism

Pubdate：2019-04-22 Source：China Customs Writer：China Feed Click： Print FontSize： small medium big

  • FeedChina:


    • Feed are stratified into 4 tiers based on the feed ingredients used, with each tier having specific compliance requirements. Feed designated level 1 is subject to the most stringent inspection and quarantine measures, this category includes live animals used for bait and raw pet food.

    On Apr. 10, 2019, China GACC announced the risk level system as well as inspection and quarantine supervision mechanism for imported & exported feed and feed additives. Risk is assigned based on the ingredients used in a product and stratified into four tiers each with corresponding supervision requirements.




    Regulatory compliance obligations: Tier 1-4

    Level 1

    • Apply for and obtain “Permit for Quarantine of Entry Animals and Plants” (hereinafter “Quarantine Permit”) prior to import
    • Check the “Quarantine Certificate” and conduct quarantine during the import
    • Conduct quarantine supervision of the processing sites after import

    Level 2

    • Apply for and obtain “Quarantine Permit” prior to the import
    • Check the “Quarantine Permit” and conduct quarantine during the import

    Level 3

    • Check the “quarantine certificate” and conduct quarantine during the import

    Level 4

    • Conduct quarantine during the import

    Feed Type and Corresponding Tier

    Category Type Risk level
    Animal-origin feed Live animal used for bait Level 1
    Chilled and frozen animal products used for feed (including bait) Level 1
    Aquatic products used for feed (including bait) Level 3
    Processed animal protein and oil Level 2
    Pet food and pet chews Raw pet food Level 1
    Others Level 2
    Plant-origin feed Feed grains Level 1
    grass seed used for feed Level 1
    forage grass Level 2
    Processed plant protein, bran meal dregs wheat bran from TCK affected area Level 1
    Others Level 2
    silage Level 3
    Plant powder Level 3
    compound feed Level 2
    Feed additives, additive premix Contains animal-origin ingredients Level 2
    Not contains animal-origin ingredients but contains plant-origin ingredients Classified based on the plant-origin ingredient that it contains
     
    Others Level 4

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