Resources

The GACC (Chinese customs) recently issued a directive requiring all imported food to be compliant with Chinese government guidelines on COVID19.

Please see notification from the Chinese government asking companies to follow WHO guidance when exporting to China.

The WHO guidelines “COVID-19 and food safety: guidance for food businesses” mentioned in the “manufacturer commitment letter” can be found here.

Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) has written a letter to GACC expressing that the domestic regulations under which all Australian exporters operate mean that they are COVID-free, and that there is no need for individual business assurances. They are awaiting a response from GACC as to whether they will accept Australia’s regulations in lieu of individual business assurances. Whether exporters should provide a ‘letter of guarantee’ is a commercial decision which should be left to their discretion.

Webinar

Launch of Food and Beverage Labelling Guide for Export to China

China is now Australia’s largest food export destination and continues to be an important growth market. The Food and Beverage Labelling Guide for Exports to China, developed by AFGC with consultants Peloris Global Sourcing, is a valuable tool for Australian food and beverage exporters seeking to understand and navigate the requirements for securing China label and regulatory compliance for their goods. Click here to download the Guide. Click here to download the AFGC presentation slides and click here to download the Peloris presentation slides.

Webinar 1

AUSTRADE – Exporting food and beverageS to China

Insights into exporting food and beverage to China from from Chris Morley, Senior Advisor, Agribusiness and Food, Austrade, including a detailed look at the China market.

Webinar 2

PELORIS GLOBAL SOURCING – ACCESSING THE CHINA MARKET

As an experienced exporter to China, Peter Verry, Peloris Global Sourcing Managing Director, talks about key requirements including developing an appropriate China market strategy and different options for accessing the China market.

Webinar 3

ANGELINA ACHARYIA – WINNING THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF THE CHINESE CONSUMER

In this webinar, Angeline Acharyia gives insight into what is required for food and grocery products and brands to succeed in the Chinese marketplace. It is a must-view for Australian manufacturing and supply companies thinking about exporting food, beverages or groceries to China, or those who are already in China wanting to successfully grow their presence.

Webinar 4 – slides

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR PRE AND POST COVID-19: CHINA AND AUSTRALIA

McKinsey & Company experts in Australia and China present on how consumer behaviour has changed since the start of COVID-19, and to discuss some of the challenges facing Asian retailers and consumer packaged goods sector in the wake of this pandemic and over the coming months. Click here to download.

SEMINAR Presentations

In 2018-19 the Australian Food and Grocery Council, with support from the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, delivered an Accessing the China Market seminar series. The seminars covered:

Different pathways available for exporting food to China.
Updates on China food import safety regulations and compliance which include the recently released China E-commerce law.
Various non-tariff barriers that need to be managed when exporting to China.

Presentations from the series are below.