Business Finland/Food from Finland program in cooperation with Finnish Food Safety Authority (Ruokavirasto) and Embassy of Finland in Beijing will be organizing a training session, which will include GACC updates as well as import food market updates. The content offers insightful views to the new regulation and impacts to Finnish food companies, which have exported or will start exporting to China.
About China Imported Food market
The total imported food market in China exceeds 90 Billion USD by 2019, YoY growth is at 5%. Over 55% of consumers in China purchase imported food as an important part of food source.
Finnish food has created premium image in Chinese market through continuous effort, natural and delicious food is highly welcome by a large group of consumers. The great potential for more Finnish food products is evident and Food from Finland program dedicates to assist companies development in Chinese market. We warmly welcome you to join us in this training session, understanding latest policy and market trend is valuable for 2022.
Event Introduction
The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) will carry out registration of the manufacturing plants based on a prelisting. The new regulation will start to be effective on 1st January 2022.
14 categories that are going to be added in the prelisting are as followed:
- Casings and stomachs
- bee products
- eggs and egg products
- fats and oils intended for human consumption
- stuffed products with wheat shells such as dumplings and pies
- cereals (and potatoes)
- mill products and malt
- fresh and dried vegetables and dried beans
- raw coffee and cocoa beans
- spices
- nuts and seeds
- dried fruit and berries
- special dietary products, such as baby food
- food supplements and functional foods
Agenda
09:00-09:05
Opening Remarks by
Food from Finland/Business Finland
09:05- 09:35
Introduction of Decree 248
Anna-Stiina Antola, Embassy of Finland in Beijing
09:35- 09:50
Q&A with Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto)
09:50-10:00
Break
10:00-10:50
Insight – China’s Food Import & Registration Regulations
Yu Lu, China Chamber of Commerce of Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal By-Products
10:50- 11:30
Opportunities for Finnish Food and Beverage exporters in China
Pablo Recio Gracias, MD/Eibens Consulting
11:30-12:00
Team Finland support to Finnish food company – Representative, Business Finland
12:00
Q&A
12:15
End of event
Speaker Introduction
Anna-Stiina Antola
Senior Specialist, Embassy of Finland in Beijing
Ms.Yu Lu,
Vice President, China Chamber of Commerce of Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal By-Products (CFNA)Ms. Yu Lu has more than 30 years of working experience in the field of import and export. During 1988 to 2010, she worked in Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation (MOFTEC) and Foreign Trade of Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) of PRC.
Currently, Ms.Yu Lu is vice chairman of the International Tea Committee, the executive member of the International Poultry Council and member of APEC China Business Council.
Pablo Recio Gracias, Managing Director/Eibens Consulting
Mr. Pablo Recio has lived and worked in China since 2005. During this time he has developed a strong knowledge of the Chinese market, in particular relating to food and beverage import and distribution processes and trade barriers, from both a legal and commercial standpoint; and attracting Chinese investment into specific projects or regions.
Currently, Mr. Recio is Managing Director of Eibens Consulting which established in Beijing and Madrid since 2005.
