01
Confirm Product Classification
Confirm that the product falls within Special Dietary Foods (Excluding milk-based infant formula), select the correct secondary directory, and verify the applicable HS and CIQ code.
02
Verify Country and Product Access
Check the exporting country’s access status and any product-specific protocol, quarantine, species, ingredient or processing restrictions relevant to Special Dietary Foods (Excluding milk-based infant formula).
03
Complete Official Recommendation Review
Coordinate with the overseas competent authority on establishment eligibility, official inspection, recommendation letter and conformity statement requirements.
04
Assess Factory Compliance
Review the establishment against controls for nutritional formulation, target population, ingredient safety, clinical or scientific substantiation, allergen control and nutrient stability.
05
Prepare Category-Specific Dossier
Compile the enterprise profile and evidence covering formula and nutrient specifications, raw material standards, production flow, validation, stability studies, testing, target-population instructions and quality-system records.
06
Submit and Follow Up in CIFER
Complete data entry, file naming, consistency checks and submission through the applicable CIFER route; respond to requests for supplementary information.
07
Complete GACC Technical Review
Support documentary review, video inspection or on-site audit preparation and close any identified gaps with verifiable corrective evidence.
08
Maintain Export and Post-registration Compliance
After approval, verify the registered scope, use the registration number correctly, maintain records, manage changes and plan renewal or continuation requirements.
