Are There So Many Traps in the Registration of Imported Feed Additives?

Mr. Zhang has been having a headache recently - the new enzyme preparation imported from Europe has been stuck at the customs for three months, and the materials have been repeatedly modified but still returned; Ms. Li's Australian plant extract additive missed the best market window due to unfamiliarity with the registration process. Import Registration Agency for Feed Additives, this seemingly simple link actually hides many mysteries. Today we are going to unveil its mysterious veil.

According to the data statistics of Zhongshitong, about 37% of the imported additives were rejected due to material problems in 2023. Common pitfalls include:

• The translation documents have not undergone three-level notarization and authentication.
• The toxicological test report lacks key parameters.
• The certificate of origin does not match the information on the customs declaration form.

The case of a German acidifier shows that just because the pH value detection method did not adopt the national standard GB/T 13079-2022, the entire technical review process had to be restarted.

Experts from Zhongshitong suggest that when choosing agency services, the following should be focused on:

• Pre-assessment Service: Analyze the possibility of product access six months in advance.
• Material Matrix Management: Establish a dynamic tracking table for 17 core documents.
• Express Lane: Be familiar with the priority review rules of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
• Follow-up Maintenance: Long-term management mechanisms such as renewal and modification.

Taking pet vitamin additives as an example, the standard process includes:

• Stage 1: Sample Testing (30 - 45 working days)
• Stage 2: Expert Review Meeting (Need to Prepare a Defense Manual)
• Stage 3: Public Announcement Period by the Ministry of Agriculture (20 days)
• Stage 4: Certificate Production and Collection

It is worth noting that since 2024, a mandatory clause for Microbial Resistance Risk Assessment has been added.

When a probiotic manufacturer in the Netherlands first entered the Chinese market, through professional agency services, the registration period was compressed from 14 months to 7 months, saving about 230,000 yuan in trial-and-error costs. Now it's your turn to think: Will you continue to grope alone in the complex maze of regulations, or will you use professional forces to achieve overtaking on a curved path? Welcome to share your cross-border registration stories in the comment section, or send a private message to obtain the latest policy interpretation manual.