In the first quarter of 2018, China’s General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) published a list of 69 imported non-compliant industrial products, among which 7 were non-compliant food contact materials and products. The main issues identified in these 7 products were excessive bacterial colonies, unqualified product identification, and excessive volatile substances. All products listed below have been found non-compliant:
Table 1 Non-compliant imported food contact materials and products (First Quarter 2018)
|
Number |
Product |
Origin |
Subject |
Action taken |
Port of entry |
|
1 |
Roll paper |
China |
excessive bacterial colonies |
destruction |
Zhuhai |
|
2 |
Roll paper |
China |
excessive bacterial colonies |
destruction |
Zhuhai |
|
3 |
Roll paper |
China |
unqualified product identification |
destruction |
Zhuhai |
|
4 |
Roll paper |
China |
unqualified product identification |
destruction |
Zhuhai |
|
5 |
Silicon Feeding Bottle |
Korea |
excessive volatile substances |
returned |
Jiangsu |
|
6 |
Silicone Nipple |
Korea |
excessive volatile substances |
returned |
Jiangsu |
|
7 |
Silicon Feeding Bottle |
Korea |
excessive volatile substances |
returned |
Jiangsu |
|
Explanation: The information on imported non-compliant industrial products listed above refers only to listed batches detected at China’s ports. The problem with the batch of products listed in the table was detected through inspection and quarantine carried out by relevant authorities. Non-compliant products were returned and disposed of following applicable laws and standards and were withheld from the domestic market. |
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Ms. Mao +86-571-87007037 maohongliang@reach24h.cnData source: AQSIQ
Jan, 2018: http://www.aqsiq.gov.cn/xxgk_13386/zxxxgk/201803/t20180301_513585.htm
Feb, 2018: http://www.aqsiq.gov.cn/xxgk_13386/zxxxgk/201803/t20180321_514628.htm
Mar, 2018: http://www.aqsiq.gov.cn/xxgk_13386/zxxxgk/201804/t20180408_515317.htm
