China’s updated customs requirements for imported health foods officially took effect on June 1, 2026, under GACC Order 280. The new regulation applies to overseas manufacturers, processors, and storage facilities exporting health foods to China.

Under the updated framework, China Customs is placing greater emphasis on registration management, risk-based inspections, and ongoing compliance oversight for imported health food products. Overseas facilities that fail to meet the new requirements may face suspension, deregistration, import delays, or restrictions on product entry into China.

Companies with complete documentation, accurate facility registration, and strong compliance records may benefit from smoother customs clearance and reduced disruption.

Original Chinese Source URL: http://www.customs.gov.cn

What this means for the dietary supplement industry

This is one of the most important import compliance developments affecting dietary supplements and health foods entering China in 2026. Foreign brands should immediately verify that their manufacturing sites, storage facilities, product documentation, and China customs registrations are current and aligned with the new requirements.

Companies exporting health foods, supplements, functional foods, nutrition products, probiotics, omega-3 products, sports nutrition, and other consumer health products to China should not wait until a shipment is delayed at customs to review compliance.

HPA-Global can assist companies with understanding and navigating GACC Order 280 requirements, reviewing documentation, and coordinating with qualified China regulatory and customs partners. Companies needing support with Decree 280 compliance are encouraged to contact HPA-Global for assistance.- info@hpaglobal.org

(Source: HPA-Global)