Regulatory Updates
Regulations on the Administration of Sanitary and Quarantine for the Entry and Exit of Special Products
Distribution date: 25 July 2025 | Final date for Comment: 23 September 2025
This regulation is a departmental regulation formulated by the General Administration of Customs of China, which applies to the supervision and management of entry-exit sanitary and quarantine of goods and articles related to public health and safety, such as blood and other human tissues, pathogenic microorganisms and biological products collectively referred to as special products，(excluding those under the management of medicines, veterinary medicines, and medical devices,). This regulation specifies the system of quarantine approval, quarantine inspection, supervision and management of inbound and outbound special products, as well as legal responsibilities, etc., to ensure that inbound and outbound special products comply with the biosafety requirements, and to prevent the cross-border spread of infectious diseases.
Products Covered: HS code(s): 2934; 2937; 2939; 3001; 3002; 3004; 3502; 3504; 3507; 3821; 3822; 3907; 9705;9801 (Part of the products in these HS codes)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
National Standard of the P.R.C., General rules for warning mark and register mark of civil explosives
Distribution date: 25 July 2025 | Final date for Comment: 23 September 2025
This document specifies the basic rules and technical requirements for warning marks and register marks of civil explosives.This document applies to the management of warning marks and register marks for civil explosives.
Products Covered: Industrial explosives, industrial detonators, industrial detonating cords/fuses, pyrotechnic articles, civilian propellants (HS code(s): 3601; 3602; 3603; 3604); (ICS code(s): 13.300)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
National Standard of the P.R.C., Code of practice for safety of fireworks display
Distribution date: 25 July 2025 | Final date for Comment: 23 September 2025
This document specifies the categorization and requirements, operational requirement, safety management, and safety assessment of fireworks show.This document applies to all fireworks shows conducted or contracted within the territory of the People's Republic of China.
Products Covered: Fireworks (HS code(s): 360490); (ICS code(s): 71.100.30)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards, final rule)
Distribution date: 24 July 2025
The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Spirotetramat notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1313 (dated 8 November 2024) were adopted and published on 23 April 2025.The specified MRLs are available as below:
Products Covered: Meat and edible meat offal (HS codes: 02.01, 02.02, 02.03, 02.04, 02.05, 02.06, 02.07, 02.08 and 02.09)Dairy produce, birds' eggs and natural honey (HS codes: 04.01, 04.07, 04.08 and 04.09)Animal originated products (HS code: 05.04)Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (HS codes: 07.01, 07.02, 07.03, 07.04, 07.05, 07.06, 07.07, 07.08, 07.09, 07.10, 07.13 and 07.14)Edible fruit and nuts, peel of citrus fruit (HS codes: 08.01, 08.02, 08.03, 08.04, 08.05, 08.06, 08.07, 08.08, 08.09, 08.10, 08.11 and 08.14)Coffee, mate and spices (HS codes: 09.01, 09.03, 09.04, 09.05, 09.06, 09.07, 09.08, 09.09 and 09.10)Cereals (HS code: 10.05)Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit (HS codes: 12.01, 12.07, 12.10 and 12.12)Animal fats and oils (HS codes: 15.01, 15.02 and 15.06)
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards, final rule)
Distribution date: 24 July 2025
The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Sulfoxaflor notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1314 (dated 8 November 2024) were adopted and published on 23 April 2025.The specified MRLs are available as below:
Products Covered: Meat and edible meat offal (HS codes: 02.01, 02.02, 02.03, 02.04, 02.05, 02.06, 02.07, 02.08 and 02.09)Dairy produce, birds' eggs and natural honey (HS codes: 04.01, 04.07, 04.08 and 04.09)Animal originated products (HS code: 05.04)Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (HS codes: 07.01, 07.02, 07.03, 07.04, 07.05, 07.06, 07.07, 07.08, 07.09, 07.10, 07.13 and 07.14)Edible fruit and nuts, peel of citrus fruit (HS codes: 08.01, 08.02, 08.03, 08.04, 08.05, 08.06, 08.07, 08.08, 08.09, 08.10, 08.11 and 08.14)Coffee, mate and spices (HS codes: 09.01, 09.03, 09.04, 09.05, 09.06, 09.07, 09.08, 09.09 and 09.10)Cereals (HS codes: 10.01, 10.03, 10.04, 10.05, 10.06, 10.07 and 10.08)Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit (HS codes: 12.01, 12.05, 12.06, 12.07 and 12.12)Animal fats and oils (HS codes: 15.01, 15.02 and 15.06)Cacao and cacao preparations (HS code: 18.01)
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards, final rule)
Distribution date: 24 July 2025
The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Acrinathrin notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1308 (dated 8 November 2024) were adopted and published on 23 April 2025.The specified MRLs are available as below:
Products Covered: Natural honey (HS code: 04.09)Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (HS codes: 07.02, 07.04, 07.07, 07.09 and 07.10)Edible fruit (HS codes: 08.04, 08.06, 08.07, 08.08, 08.09, 08.10 and 08.11)Tea, mate and spices (HS codes: 09.02, 09.03 and 09.10)Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit (HS code: 12.12)
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards, final rule)
Distribution date: 24 July 2025
The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Inpyrfluxam notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1312 (dated 8 November 2024) were adopted and published on 23 April 2025.The specified MRLs are available as below:
Products Covered: Meat and edible meat offal (HS codes: 02.01, 02.02, 02.03, 02.04, 02.05, 02.06, 02.07, 02.08 and 02.09)Aquatic animals and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates (HS codes: 03.02, 03.03, 03.04, 03.06, 03.07 and 03.08)Dairy produce, birds' eggs and natural honey (HS codes: 04.01, 04.07, 04.08 and 04.09)Animal originated products (HS code: 05.04)Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (HS codes: 07.01, 07.02, 07.03, 07.04, 07.05, 07.06, 07.07, 07.08, 07.09, 07.10, 07.13 and 07.14)Edible fruit and peel of citrus fruit (HS codes: 08.04, 08.05, 08.06, 08.08, 08.09, 08.10, 08.11 and 08.14)Mate and spices (HS codes: 09.03, 09.04, 09.05, 09.06, 09.07, 09.08, 09.09 and 09.10)Cereals (HS codes: 10.01, 10.02, 10.03, 10.04, 10.05, 10.06, 10.07 and 10.08)Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit (HS codes: 12.01, 12.02, 12.07 and 12.12)Animal fats and oils (HS codes: 15.01, 15.02 and 15.06)
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards, final rule)
Distribution date: 24 July 2025
The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Fosthiazate notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1311 (dated 8 November 2024) were adopted and published on 23 April 2025.The specified MRLs are available as below:
Products Covered: Natural honey (HS code: 04.09)Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (HS codes: 07.01, 07.02, 07.03, 07.04, 07.05, 07.06, 07.07, 07.08, 07.09, 07.10, 07.13 and 07.14)Edible fruit and nuts, peel of citrus fruit (HS codes: 08.03, 08.04, 08.07, 08.10 and 08.11)Mate and spices (HS codes: 09.03 and 09.10)
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards, final rule)
Distribution date: 24 July 2025
The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Flutianil notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1310 (dated 8 November 2024) were adopted and published on 23 April 2025.The specified MRLs are available as below:
Products Covered: Natural honey (HS code: 04.09)Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (HS codes: 07.02, 07.07, 07.08, 07.09 and 07.10)Edible fruit (HS codes: 08.06, 08.07, 08.08, 08.09, 08.10 and 08.11)Mate (HS code: 09.03)Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit (HS code: 12.10)
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards,final rule)
Distribution date: 24 July 2025
The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Dazomet, Metam and Methyl isothiocyanate notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/1309 (dated 8 November 2024) were adopted and published on 23 April 2025.The specified MRLs are available as below:
Products Covered: Natural honey (HS code: 04.09)Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (HS codes: 07.01, 07.02, 07.03, 07.04, 07.05, 07.06, 07.07, 07.08, 07.09, 07.10 and 07.14)Edible fruit (HS codes: 08.07, 08.10 and 08.11)Mate and spices (HS codes: 09.03 and 09.10)Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit (HS codes: 12.02 and 12.12)
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
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