GACC/CIFER Guidance for Agrifood Exporters to China

  • Date
    08 July 2026
  • Beijing Time
    16:00 - 17:30
  • Brussels Time
    10:00 - 11:30
  • Location
    Online
  • Venue
    Zoom
  • Open to
    All European SMEs
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This webinar organised by the EU SME Centre in partnership with the Wallonia Export & Investment Agency – AWEX will detail the China Import Food Enterprise Registration (CIFER) process managed by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC).

The session will help European agri-food producers and exporters better understand the steps required to access the Chinese market, the main documentation and compliance aspects to consider, and the practical challenges that may arise during the registration process. It will also feature a live Q&A session, allowing SMEs to ask specific questions to experts.

The webinar will be held in English. It is open, free of charge, to all stakeholders of the EU SME Centre, including SMEs, public institutions, business support and trade promotion organisations from EU Member States and countries participating in the Single Market Programme.

Agenda

Wednesday 8 July (Brussels Time – CEST)

10:00–10:10

Opening remarks
Introduction by the EU SME Centre and AWEX

10:10–10:55

How to Register with GACC’s CIFER System to Export F&B Products to China
Pablo Recio, Managing Director, EIBENS

10:55–11:25

Q&A session

11:25–11:30

Closing remarks

Keynote speaker
Pablo Recio
Managing Director, EIBENS

Pablo Recio, Managing Director of EIBENS and based in China for over 20 years, is highly experienced and devoted to supporting EU agri-food players to access and thrive in the Chinese market.

Knowledgeable of SMEs realities and with a very practical approach, he provides an executive approach to the challenges that companies face.

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