由 caicai8478 The access policy and quarantine difficulties of sensitive food goods in cross-border logistics in emerging markets in Southeast Asia involve multiple aspects, including domestic qualification requirements, import licenses of target countries, food safety certification and customs inspection. The following is a comprehensive analysis:
I. Access policy
Domestic qualification requirements
Business license and tax registration certificate: Enterprises must complete industrial and commercial registration and tax registration in China1.
Food production license: According to the “Food Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China”, food production enterprises must obtain production license1.
Record filing of export food production enterprises: It is necessary to apply for registration with the Chinese Customs to ensure compliance with export standards1.
Import license of target countries
Philippines: Importers need to obtain a license to operate (LTO), and processed foods need a product registration certificate (CPR)1.
Vietnam: Importers need to register and obtain a food hygiene and safety qualified enterprise certificate, and pre-packaged foods need a food safety self-declaration1.
Thailand: Importers need to apply for an import license, and food needs to be filed in advance1.
Food safety certification
GMP/HACCP/ISO 22000: Some countries require international certification, such as Indonesia’s SNI certification and Thailand’s TISI certification1.
HALAL certification: It is particularly important in Muslim countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia1.
China-ASEAN Free Trade Area Policy
Some sensitive products (such as rice and natural rubber) may be included in the duty-free list, but they still need to meet quarantine requirements47.
- Quarantine Difficulties
The inspection and quarantine process is complicated
Documents such as proof of origin, health certificate, label review, etc. are required, and some countries also require additional test reports6.
For example, Vietnam requires a food hygiene and safety certificate, and the Philippines requires a CPR, which is cumbersome and time-consuming1.
Customs inspection risks
Weight discrepancy: Inconsistency between declared and actual may result in cargo detention or fines2.
Inconsistent customs clearance information: Errors in file format or content will increase the probability of inspection2.
High inspection rate of sensitive goods: Foods containing liquids and powders (such as seasonings and health products) are prone to key inspections5.
Special quarantine requirements
Animal-derived foods (such as meat and dairy products) must comply with the target country’s access list. Some countries only allow the import of products from specific countries of origin13.
Cold chain foods (such as frozen seafood and fruits) must be temperature-controlled throughout the process, otherwise they may be rejected due to corruption8.
Underreporting risks
In order to speed up customs clearance, some companies may conceal sensitive ingredients (such as snacks containing meat and dairy products). Once seized, they will face destruction or fines5.
III. Response strategies
Understand the regulations of the target country in advance: such as the import license requirements of the Philippines and Vietnam to avoid rejection due to incomplete qualifications1.
Ensure document consistency: commercial invoices, packing lists, inspection certificates, etc. must fully match the declared content2.
Comply with the declaration of sensitive goods: For example, food processing equipment containing batteries must provide UN38.3 certification to avoid rushing goods and concealing them5.
Optimize cold chain logistics: adopt standardized customs clearance + pre-disinfection solutions, such as hypochlorous acid treatment on the China-Myanmar Channel, to reduce the risk of pesticide residues8.
Summary
The Southeast Asian market has strict access policies for sensitive food products. The difficulties in quarantine are mainly concentrated on document compliance, customs inspection and management of special foods (such as cold chain and animal products). Enterprises need to optimize the supply chain in accordance with the regulations of the target country and seek support from professional organizations (such as Food Partner Network) when necessary to reduce compliance risks.