On November 22, 2024, GACC published the list of non-compliant food products in October 2024. A total of 198 batches of imported food from 28 countries/regions were rejected. Most non-compliant imported food in October came from the U.S. (14.6%, mostly beer products), followed by Canada (10.6%, all sports nutrition products), and Japan (9.6%, mostly beer products).

On October 24, 2024, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in September 2024. A total of 471 batches of imported food from 36 countries/regions were rejected. Most non-compliant imported food in September came from the U.S., followed by South Korea, Ecuador and Taiwan, China.

GACC published the list of non-compliant food products in August 2024. A total of 301 batches of imported food from 35 countries/regions were rejected.

GACC published the list of non-compliant food products in July 2024. A total of 392 batches of imported food from 44 countries/regions were rejected.

On July 30, 2024, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in June 2024. A total of 468 batches of imported food from 44 countries/regions were rejected. Most non-compliant imported food in June came from the U.S. (24.4%, mostly alcohol), followed by Ecuador (12.2%, all aquatic products) and Macao, China (10.5%, all coffee products).

On July 9, 2024, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in May 2024. A total of 345 batches of imported food from 41 countries/regions were rejected. Most non-compliant imported food in May came from the U.S. (18.3%, mostly alcohol), followed by Japan (14.8%, mostly condiments) and Ecuador (11.3%, all aquatic products).

On June 3, 2024, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in April 2024. A total of 278 batches of imported food from 38 countries/regions were rejected.

On April 28, 2024, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in March 2024. A total of 250 batches of imported food from 34 countries/regions were rejected.

On March 27, 2024, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published two lists of non-compliant food products in January and February​ 2024. The lists revealed that a total of 279 batches and 251 batches of imported food were rejected in January and February respectively, involving 43 countries/regions.

This comprehensive report endeavors to provide a panoramic view of the rejected food products, elucidate the reasons behind their rejections, and share insightful tips for stakeholders to mitigate potential risks and pitfalls. China stands as one of the world's foremost importers of food, welcoming a constant influx of diverse food products from all over the world at its bustling ports. However, despite its status as a massive and lucrative market for global food industry players, there are several formidable barriers present in China's food market. Notably, one of the key challenges faced by imported food is the risk of rejection during customs clearances. In 2023, a significant number of imported food products were rejected in China for various reasons.

On January 24, 2024, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in December 2023. A total of 246 batches of imported food from 29 countries/regions were rejected.

On December 19, 2023, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in November 2023. A total of 182 batches of imported food from 33 countries/regions were rejected. Most non-compliant imported food in November came from Japan (26.9%, mostly candy and ice cream), followed by Vietnam (10.4%, mostly fruit and vegetable products) and the U.S. (8.8%, mostly nuts and meat products).

On November 22, 2023, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in October 2023. A total of 246 batches of imported food from 42 countries/regions were rejected.

On October 22, 2023, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in September 2023. A total of 294 batches of imported food from 38 countries/regions were rejected.

On September 19, 2023, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in August 2023. A total of 229 batches of imported food from 37 countries/regions were rejected.

On August 19, 2023, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in July of 2023. A total of 138 batches of imported food from 29 countries/regions were rejected.

On July 28, 2023, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in June of 2023. A total of 226 batches of imported food from 33 countries/regions were rejected.

General Administration of Customs of China published the list of non-compliant food products in May of 2023. A total of 118 batches of imported food from 31 countries/regions were rejected.

GACC published the list of non-compliant food products in April of 2023. A total of 196 batches of imported food from 38 countries/regions were rejected.

On April 28, 2023, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in March of 2023. A total of 177 batches of imported food from 35 countries/regions were rejected.

On March 28, 2023, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in February of 2023. A total of 156 batches of imported food from 33 countries/regions were rejected.

On February 21, 2023, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in January of 2023. A total of 162 batches of imported food from 31 countries/regions were rejected.