This video focuses on the China Import Food Enterprise Registration (CIFER) process managed by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC). It reviews recent regulatory changes with Decree 280 and shares practical advice for European SME agri-food producers and exporters.
In this recording of our June 2026 webinar, expert Pablo Recio, Managing Director at EIBENS, explains how to manage the registration on China’s Customs official CIFER platform, the main documentation and steps for”high-risk” and “low-risk” categories, and how to overcome common challenges that may arise during the registration process.
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– Opening remarks by the EU SME Centre and AWEX
Part 1– Webinar overview, GACC and CIFER introduction
Part 2– Evolution from Decrees 248 & 249 to Decree 280
Part 3– Changes introduced by Decree 280
Part 4– How to operate CIFER
Part 5– Labelling
Part 6– Conclusions
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.
