Chinese regulators have published lists of the “first batch” of international manufacturers registered to import infant formula and other dairy products into the country.

The China Certification and Accreditation Administration (AQSIQ) said that the two lists had been compiled in response to the country’s new food safety law, which was introduced last year and aims to tighten regulation of the dairy sector.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

Around 50 international infant formula manufacturers are now permitted to bring products into China and companies are required to register each national subsidiary separately. The list includes: Heinz, Arla, Nestle, Abbott Nutrition, FrieslandCampina, Hero, Mead Johnson, Murray Goulburn, Danone‘s Nutricia and Lotte.

The register of companies approved to import other dairy products into China is more extensive, with around 1,370 producers included. Of these, 740 dairy manufacturers are registered in Europe and 226 are based in the US.

The AQSIQ said that the “registration work is still in progress” and the agency will “gradually supplement” the number of approved companies.

See Also:

However, the regulator added: “From now on, non-registered offshore production of dairy food may not be imported.”

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

Last week, China’s State Food and Drug Administration revealed that 39% of the country’s 133 infant formula makers failed to renew their production licenses. The Administration had been tasked with licensing domestic infant formula makers as lawmakers attempt to increase safety and quality standards in the category. 

Click here to view the full list of approved companies.