The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the revised submission process for U.S. animal feed additive, premix, and compound feed facilities interested in exporting to China. This announcement follows the recent trade discussions between the U.S. and China, which opened up the Chinese market to American livestock feed products.
All U.S. companies hoping to export animal feed additives, premixes, or compound feed to China must follow the FDA's submission process. This process now involves providing the name(s) and address(es) of their registered facility/facilities, as well as permission for the FDA to share that data with the Chinese General Administration of Customs (GACC).
It's essential for companies to ensure that their facility is registered with the FDA before they can export to China. The FDA ensures that all animal feed products are safe and effective for their intended use. The registration process typically takes a few weeks and requires some basic information about the company and its products.
Once the facility is registered, the company can provide permission to the FDA to share the data with the GACC. According to the FDA, this data sharing is essential for ensuring smooth and accurate customs clearance for U.S. animal feed products in China.
Premixes and compound feed are two types of animal feed products that can be exported to China. Premixes are a combination of vitamins, minerals, and other feed additives that are mixed with other ingredients to make animal feed. Compound feed, on the other hand, is a complete ration that includes all the necessary nutrients for the animal.
China's demand for animal feed products is growing rapidly. According to reports, the country's animal feed production capacity is currently underutilized, and the Chinese government is keen to import animal feed products from the U.S. to increase its production capacity.
The China-U.S. trade deal signed earlier this year is a boon for U.S. animal feed manufacturers. With a population of over 1.3 billion people, China offers a vast market for American exports. The trade deal has eased the regulatory burden on U.S. companies looking to export to China and opened up lucrative opportunities for the American animal feed industry.
The revised submission process announced by the FDA is a positive development for U.S. companies looking to export to China. Ensuring that their facility is registered with the FDA and sharing data with the GACC is a critical step in successfully exporting premixes, compound feed, and other animal feed products to China.
In conclusion, the revised submission process for U.S. animal feed additive, premix, and compound feed facilities interested in exporting to China is a welcome development. Companies looking to export to China should ensure that their facility is registered with the FDA and provide the necessary data to the GACC to ensure a smooth and accurate customs clearance. With China's growing demand for animal feed products, exporting to China presents a significant opportunity for American companies in the animal feed industry.