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On July 15, 2020, China notified 589 maximum residue limits (MRLs) on 67 pesticides in foods to the World Trade Organization SPS Committee as G/SPS/N/CHN/1164.

The significant rise of dog- and cat-owning households in East Asia presents an opportunity to increase the U.S. exports of pet food.

On August 18, 2020, the city of Shenzhen in South China imposed new COVID-19 handling and testing requirements for imports of frozen meat and seafood.

Despite widespread news stories to the contrary, the city of Guangzhou – a major metropolis in South China – has not/not suspended imports of meat and seafood.

On July 27, 2020, the State Administration for Market Regulation issued revised Measures on Supervision and Management of Food Labeling for public comment.

Timothy hay was among a number of U.S. agricultural products that received new or expanded access under the U.S.-China Economic and Trade Agreement, which was signed on January 15, 2020.

Overall swine production and slaughter will hit record lows in 2020 as African Swine Fever continues to impact China’s hog industry.

This report consolidates China’s previous announcements of additional tariffs on U.S. agriculture, fish, and wood products and information concerning the Chinese government exclusion process...

China has unofficially suspended its goal (established 2017) to implement a nationwide E10 mandate by the end of 2020.

This report lists major export certificates required by the Chinese government for imports of food and agricultural products. Major changes in 2016 include China’s implementation...

During 2016, China continued issuing numerous new regulations, rules and measures to reflect the requirements introduced by the 2015 Food Safety Law.

On February 5, 2017, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CCCPC) and the State Council unveiled its first policy document for 2017.