2017-11-09 ZHEJIANG CHINADAILY 694
On Oct 18, 2017, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQASIQ) released the new version of the Administration Rules for Process of Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine. The rules, enforced on Nov 1, in
On Oct 18, 2017, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQASIQ) released the new version of the Administration Rules for Process of Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine. The rules, enforced on Nov 1, indicate the adjusted ratio between on-site inspection and laboratory inspection, raise inspection rate for high-risk product and bad credit enterprises, reveal the timebound targets in steps of inspection and quarantine process.
Bring downward the on-site inspection rate of foods
The on-site inspection rate can be lowered if the food indicates a consistent quality and the enterprise maintains a good credit. It was reported the 100% on-site inspection rate of imported pantries, cakes and alcohol beverages was adjusted to a minimum rate of 3%. The lowest on-site inspection rate of imported sugars, tea, non-alcohol beverages and condiments can be 5%. The more restricted products like meats, dairy and bee products may accept no less than 30% inspection rate which also be lowered. It provided an incentive for enterprises to take responsibilities of food safety and quality, elevate operation management and ensure regulatory compliance.
Transparent process timetable
New rules establish timebound targets to improve the work efficiency. For most pre-packed foods, the time requirements are:
| Process | Time (working day) |
| Application Acceptance | 0.2 |
| Examination dispatch | 0.3 |
| On-site inspection/quarantine | 1 |
| Laboratory inspection/quarantine | 7 |
| Quarantine handle | 0.5 - 5 |
| Assessment | 1 |
| Sign and release | 1 |
| Archive | 0.5 |
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