What documents are needed to be prepared for importing food agency? Do you know?
I'm planning to start a business of importing food agency recently, but I'm not quite sure what documents need to be prepared. I'm worried that the incomplete preparation of documents may affect the business development. Are there any friends who know about this aspect and can tell me in detail what documents are needed for importing food agency? For example, do I need to have things like business license and license? Are there any others? I hope to get a comprehensive answer. Thank you!












Professional consultant answers
James LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
For the documents required for importing food agency, first are the basic qualification documents, including the business license of the agency company, and the business scope should cover food sales or import and export related content.
Secondly, the food business license is a necessary certificate for engaging in food sales. Moreover, for imported food, the certificate of origin should be prepared, which can prove the origin of the food and is crucial for enjoying tariff preferences, etc. The health certificate is also indispensable, indicating that the food meets the health standards. The sample of Chinese and English labels of the product should also be ready. The label should clearly mark key information such as the name of the food, ingredients, production date, etc., and comply with relevant regulations on food labels in China.
In addition, trade documents such as packing list, invoice and contract may also need to be provided for customs declaration and other processes.
Jennifer WangYears of service:4Customer Rating:5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Don't forget to provide the inspection and quarantine report of the food, which proves that the food quality and safety meet the standards of our country. Generally, it is issued by a qualified local inspection agency entrusted by the exporter, and the importer needs to submit it to the customs for inspection during the customs clearance process.
Robert ChenYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
The foreign language quality inspection report is also very important. Although there will be a re-inspection in China, the foreign language report can be used as a reference, which helps to understand the original quality status of the food and provides more comprehensive information.
Sarah ZhangYears of service:8Customer Rating:5.0
Document expertConsult
If it is special food, such as health food, a corresponding health food approval certificate is also required, which proves that it meets the claims of specific health functions and relevant regulatory requirements.
Amanda YangYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
For imported prepackaged food, an import food commitment letter also needs to be submitted, promising that the imported food complies with the national food safety standards and relevant regulations of our country.
William YangYears of service:5Customer Rating:5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
For some foods that may involve special situations such as endangered species components, relevant special documents such as import licenses for endangered species need to be prepared and applied for in accordance with the regulations.
Joseph ZhouYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
The description of the food production process may also be required, which can enable the regulatory authorities to understand the food production process and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Emily LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
Communication records such as emails with foreign suppliers are sometimes useful, which can assist in proving the authenticity of the trade and food-related information.
David LiYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
For food imported for the first time, it may be required to provide product qualification certification materials to further ensure food safety.
Elizabeth LiYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
The nutrition facts table of the food also needs to be prepared, clearly marking the content of each nutrient, which is convenient for consumers to understand the nutritional information of the product.