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China facilitates Brazil’s export of frozen fruit and fruit pulp

China has taken another step toward expanding the entry of Brazilian products into its market by providing the necessary procedures for exporting frozen fruit and fruit pulp produced in Brazil. The measure allows interested Brazilian companies to begin the authorization process to sell these products to China. Notícias relacionadas:Brazil’s balance of trade posts surplus of USD 9.8 billion in June.Lula and Xi Jinping discuss Mercosur–China deal.Brazilian exports hit record high, external account deficit falls.According to the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, the General Administration of Customs of China has incorporated into its system the health certificate template that will be required for Brazilian exports of frozen fruit and fruit pulp. “As a result, interested businesses can now apply for registration through the China Import Food Enterprise Registration system, a mandatory step for accessing the Chinese market,” the ministry reported. The authorization applies to products derived from fruit species already recognized as food by Chinese authorities. These include açaí, mango, guava, pineapple, and passion fruit, as well as other fruits permitted for human consumption in China. Under Chinese regulations, fruits that have not yet been recognized as food remain subject to specific regulatory procedures outlined in local legislation governing novel foods. Guidelines Registration in the Chinese system must be completed directly by the exporting company, which is responsible for submitting the required documentation. After review and approval by the Chinese authorities, the company receives a registration number, which is required to ship goods to the Asian country. Exports must also be accompanied by the official health certificate agreed upon between Brazil and China. Before beginning the registration process, the Ministry of Agriculture advises exporters to review the requirements and procedures established by the Chinese authorities. Once China’s General Administration of Customs has approved the registration and the competent Brazilian authority has issued the certificate, sales may proceed as per the applicable requirements.