China, Taiwan: Imported Foods

The provisions of the "Regulations of Inspection of Imported Foods and Related Products" are partially amended. The proposed amendments mainly involve the following points:
 

1. To allow documents for the application for inspection to be provided electronically;
2. To delete Article 5 concerning pre-declaration provisions.
3. To add an alternative method of product sampling for applicants who are suspended for applying for prior release of products;
4. To add conditions for applying for prior release of products;
5. To add conditions for payment of guarantee bond;
6. To add conditions for refund of guarantee bond; and
7. To revise the time limit for applying for re-inspection when the imported products do not conform to regulations.

 
The deadline for comments is October 14, 2017.
 
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