Important export measures and regulations you should know before exporting fruit to China

Export regulations

The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) is the sole authority with complete jurisdiction over the import of agricultural and food products from China.
Important regulations to know when exporting fruits to China include:
- Food Safety Law to regulate agricultural and food products in accordance with the joint agreement with China.
- The Law of Entry and Exit Animal and Plant Quarantine to control high-risk goods to ensure their safety.

Farmers who produce products request to register as exporters with the Department of Agriculture.
Farmers request certification of production sources or GAP (Good Agricultural Practice) and production systems according to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards.
Farmers/exporters must apply for a Phytosanitary Certificate or “PC” from the Department of Agriculture to attach with the goods to be exported.
The product is shipped with a Phytosanitary certificate (PC).
If the fruit passes the standards, it can be sold in China.
The goods will pass inspection at the Chinese import port. If they do not pass, they will be returned.

Products must be free from controlled pests in China, such as worms and insects.
Longan must have a residual sulfur dioxide content of no more than 50 milligrams/kilogram.
Products must be accompanied by a health certificate (PC) at all times.
Products must not contain pesticides and chemical residues exceeding Chinese standards.
Products must be pesticide-free and packaged using appropriate methods under the supervision of the Thai Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives or must have received the Agricultural and Food Standards Certification Mark (Q Mark).
13 types of fruits exported from Thailand, such as durian, longan, mango, mangosteen, etc., must come from GAP-certified plantations and GMP-certified packing plants.

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