With the arrival of summer,ice cream has become a popular choice among consumers.More and more foreign ice cream brands are gaining popularity among Chinese consumers.However,what are the procedures and considerations for importing ice cream?Below is a detailed explanation.

I.Definition of Ice Cream

According to GB 2759-2015 National Food Safety Standard for Frozen Beverages and Ingredients,ice cream is a frozen beverage with volume expansion.Its main ingredients include drinking water,dairy products,egg products,fruit products,etc.produced through processes such as mixing,sterilization,homogenization,and cooling.

II.Customs Clearance Process for Ice Cream

(1) Registration of overseas manufacturers: Overseas frozen beverage manufacturers must register and obtain a registration number in China before exporting their products.They can log in to the Registration Management System for Overseas Food Manufacturers Exporting to China (http://cifer.singlewindow.cn/) by themselves to apply online.

(2) Importer filing: Importers need to register with the customs at their place of domicile before they can engage in imported food business.They can log in to the official website of the General Administration of Customs (www.customs.gov.cn) and open in sequence"Internet + Customs"Filing Customs: Enterprise Management and InspectionFiling Customs: Imported FoodBusiness FilingOnline Submission of Application in the Column

(3) Import Declaration: When declaring customs,relevant product information shall be truthfully reported.

(4) On-site Inspection and Supervision Sampling: Customs conducts inspections and sampling on imported ice cream according to supervision requirements to verify compliance with standards.

(5) Conformity Assessment: Qualified ice cream is approved for import; unqualified products must be destroyed or returned; for other non-compliant items,technical treatment is required to meet standards before approval for import.

(6) Post-supervision: Customs conducts follow-up supervision and inspection on the importers filing status and import/sales records,requiring records to be retained for no less than 2 years.

Tips: Ice cream to be imported from the Russian Federation shall be managed in accordance with dairy product regulations.

With the popularity of foreign ice cream brands in the Chinese market,understanding their import process and precautions has become particularly important.From registration and filing to post-supervision,the quality and safety of ice cream are ensured.Consumers can enjoy delicious treats while appreciating the countrys strict oversight of food safety.