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What requirements must be met to obtain a Food Production License in China?
- June 2014
- Free Access
In terms of requirements, the enterprise must possess the means for processing the specified type and volume of food products and must maintain the cleanliness of facilities. All staff involved in food service must undergo China Food and Drug Adminis...
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Do catering service providers need to obtain a special license in China?
- June 2014
- Free Access
Catering service providers, whether individuals or organizations, must obtain a Catering License prior to engaging in business operations. This applies to group meal delivery service providers but not food stall operators or providers of semi-finishe...
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Are operators engaged in food distribution required to obtain a special license ...
- June 2014
- Free Access
Operators, whether individuals or organizations, engaged in food distribution (including retail and wholesale distribution of pre-packaged food or bulk food) are required to obtain a Food Distribution License. In certain cases, the requirement to obt...
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Where are the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) applications processed?
- June 2014
- Free Access
The vast majority of CCC applications are processed and evaluated by the China Quality Certification Center (CQC) under the auspices of the Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA), though certain classes of products are handled by separ...
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What do Guobiao (GB) standards in China entail?
- June 2014
- Free Access
GB standards are Chinese national standards issued by the Standardization Administration of China (SAC). According to the Standardization Law and its implementing regulations, GB standards are divided into mandatory and recommended standards. Mandato...
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What is the process for applying for a China Compulsory Certification (CCC)?
- June 2014
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Applying for a CCC mark for your product is a five-step process. Below are the steps for obtaining certification: Apply for CCC certification Product testing Factory inspection Evaluation and approval Follow-up inspection and renewal The of...
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How does a company obtain a China Compulsory Certification (CCC) label?
- June 2014
- Free Access
Once granted CCC approval, companies may purchase CCC labels in five standard sizes, or apply to print or mold their own custom CCC labels directly on the product in sizes proportionate to the standard labels. By default, labels consist of a black...
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Which products are exempted from China Compulsory Certification (CCC)?
- June 2014
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Certain imported products listed in the CCC catalog are exempt from CCC certification. There are two categories of exempted items: Automatically exempt items, which include those brought into China for personal use and items considered gifts betwe...
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What does China Energy Label (CEL) entail?
- June 2014
- Free Access
In recent years, energy efficiency has become a greater focus of Chinese product regulations. The CEL is a system of compulsory certification for specified electronic devides, and is equivalent to the EU Energy Label. Introduced in 2005, CEL places p...
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What information does a China Energy Label (CEL) contain?
- June 2014
- Free Access
The CEL should be placed in a prominent location on the product itself or the closest layer of packaging to the product. A CEL contains the following information: Name or abbreviation of the producer; Product specification and model;...
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Mandatory Total Investment ? Registered Capital Ratios
- June 2014
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This infographic details the required ratio of registered capital to total investment.
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Procedures to set up a shop in the form of a branch to the FICE
- June 2014
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This infographic details the procedures when setting up a shop in form of a branch to the FICE.
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