Freedom of imported snacks? You may have overlooked these hidden thresholds

Mr. Zhang saw an imported snack review video in the Ins style late at night. For the 5th time, he placed an order for a limited - edition Japanese chocolate, but received a customs inspection notice. Ms. Li's purchased French cheese was returned due to incomplete quarantine certificates... When "global shopping" has become a lifestyle, the compliance logic behind imported agency food is the key factor truly affecting the consumption experience.

Data from the General Administration of Customs shows that in 2023, the unqualified rate of imported food increased by 12% year - on - year, with non - standard labels accounting for 43%. In a certain spot check, a batch of German nuts was destroyed in the whole container because the allergen ingredients were not labeled. A customs declarer from Zhongshitong revealed: "For example, Japanese jelly needs to apply for an additive license separately, and Italian ham must provide the original EU health certificate."

• Quarantine access: An agreement needs to be signed between the General Administration of Customs of China and the exporting country.
• Chinese label: The nutrition facts table needs to be converted according to the GB 28050 standard.
• Health certificate: It must accompany each batch of goods and cannot be missing.

Korean hot sauce was detected to have excessive preservatives in China, actually due to different standards between the two countries. Australian propolis was returned in full because China prohibits the addition of propolis products. Professional agencies will complete in advance:

• Pre - review of ingredient compliance
• Comparison of differences between Chinese and foreign standards
• Filing of emergency plans

When a certain platform claims "the lowest - price imported steak in the whole network", knowledgeable consumers will check:

1. Whether the inspection and quarantine certificate number of the inbound goods is complete

2. Whether the laser anti - counterfeiting CIQ mark is clear

3. Whether the agent's filing information can be queried on the customs website

At a certain industry exchange meeting, a senior purchaser mentioned: "The cost of regular agents is usually 15% - 20% higher than that of parallel - imported goods, but it can avoid 30% of the spot - check risks."

Next time you're attracted to trendy imported snacks, you might as well ask three questions first: Is this country on the customs access list? Does the packaging have a complete Chinese label? Can the merchant provide an inspection certificate? After all, true consumption upgrading is to be able to protect the safety of your dining table with professional knowledge.

What problems have you encountered when buying imported food? Welcome to share your experiences or questions in the comment section.