Traceability Solutions for Australian Food & Agricultural Exports to China

1. Traceability Solutions For Australian Food & Agricultural Exports to China 大想法 CCIC Australia Pty Ltd

2. Contents How we define ChAFTA Regulatory Compliance C. Differences in Supervision D. CCIC Traceability Solutions

3. [1] How we define ChaFTA: win-win cooperation CCIC For a more reliable world

4. ChaFTA Signatory：17/06/2015 Effective: 20/12/2015 From April 2005 to November 2014, 21 rounds of dialogues and dozens of consultations had been held before ChaFTA was signed. 1 Remove Tarriff Barriers Meaning of ChaFTA 2 More Open Market 3 Hugh Business Opportunities Source：Ministry of Commerce For a more reliable world

5. 1. Remove Tariff Barriers 1 Reduced to Zero at effective date Tariff cuts in 3 ways 2 3 years after enforcement 3 5 years after enforcement Source：Ministry of Commerce For a more reliable world

6. 2. More Open Markets For a more reliable world

7. 3.Huge Opportunities for Australian foods & agri-exports According to WTO, China became the biggest importer of foods & agricultural products in 2011. 2011-2015, China bought 4.791m shipments valued at US$220.32 billion, 5.2% increased per year. Australian agri-foods exports to China has increased steadily year by year. There will be more opportunities for Australian meats, fruits, wines, seafoods and dairy products. SEAN Europe USA New Zealand Brazil Australia Canada Russia Argentina South Korean Others Meat imports 2011-2015，China imported 2-3 million tons of meats, 3% of total. Meats came from 23 countries & regions, Europe, USA & Australia being the First Three. 2014-15, China imported from Australia about 135,046t of beef, about A$800 million. According to AQSIQ, China import foods from 202 countries & regions, mostly from SEAN,Europe & USA. Foods from Australia accounts for 4.5%. For a more reliable world

8. [2] Regulatory Compliance CCIC For a more reliable world

9. Cooperative Machanism within the Framework of WTO The Chinese Government proposed a cooperative system for food safety in trade with major business partners; strengthen collaboration with each other to build a new safety network. TBT SPS Easier Trade Technical measures Standards Audit/review recognition Transparency Cooperation Technical Assistance Capability Development For a more reliable world

10. International Cooperation & Mutual Recognition AQSIQ has signed over 100 agreements with foreign countries to ensure food safety. The arrangement of each government taking their own responsibilities helps to ensure smooth trade of quality foods. For a more reliable world

11. FTZs & Deepening Reforms good for Sino-Australia Trade China is following WTO rules to reform its economy; establishment of Free Trade Zones & open door policies are helpful measures for FTA implementation. +Free trade zones +Easier trade arrangements +Better collaboration to avoid risks +Deepening reform +Bilateral trade development +Key trade partners For a more reliable world

12. Compliance & inspection/quarantine authorities Chinese authorities emphasize supervision & management on industries & products key to safety, hygiene & environment. Metrology law Product Quality Act Law on Environmental Protection; Registration Measures for Foreign Producers;√ Infant formula registration measures; ;√ Registration measures for dietary suppliments;;√ General Standards for Food Labels; Supervisional & management Regulations on Inspection & Quarantine of Dairy Products; +of Meat products; +of Aquatic products; +of Cosmetics Implementation measures of Food Safety Act; Other Related regulations. More on compliance Environment 环保 Under ChaFTA, most-favored nations arrangement does not change or intend to cancel policies, regulations and requirements still in force in both countries. Bilateral trade still needs to satisfy requirements in safety, health & environmental protection. For a more reliable world

13. Different roles of AQSIQ and CFDA AQSIQ: General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of PRC CIQ: China Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine CFDA: China Food and Drug Administration For a more reliable world

14. [3] Differences in Supervision CCIC For a more reliable world

15. Imported Food Safety Supervision in China （资料来源：质检总局） For a more reliable world

16. Main problems of imported foods (2011-2015) AQSIQ has listed 20 categories of quality non-conformities with imported foods during 2011-2015. The 4 main problems are: Microbial contamination, bad quality, problem of food additives and labelling non-conformities. These problems account for 3/4 of defective shipments. Microbial contamination Quality problems Food additives Labelling problems Inspection certificates Polluted matters Inedible additives Packaging problems Cargo & certificate non-conformity Illegal imports Others （Source: AQSIQ） For a more reliable world

17. Products required Chinese Label What products require Chinese Label: 1)Under Chinese Food Safety Law, all imported food, food additives and food-related products shall conform to the national food safety standards of China; 2) Imported food shall be subject to the inspection by CIQ. Imported pre-packed food shall have labels and instructions in Chinese. 3)The labels and instructions shall conform to the Law, administrative regulations and national food safety standards of China, and tell the place of origin as well as the name, address and contact information of the domestic agent.

18. Chinese labeling requirements Complexity of Chinese labeling requirements: There are four base labeling standards for all prepackaged foods label: GB7718-2011 General Rules for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods GB2760-2014 Standards for Food Additive eg: Sulfur dioxide in wine, Vitamins in Dairy GB23050-2011 General Rules for Pre- packaged food nutrition labels GB14880-2012 Standards for Nutrition Supplements in Foods And for some products there are additional requirements on label GB13432-2013 Standards for Label on Special Dietary Prepackaged foods eg: Infant formula required full Chinese and English print on tin after April 1st 2014 Chinese label does not comply with Chinese requirements: When label does not comply with Chinese requirements, will cause rejection of the goods. Labeling issues accounted for almost 30% of rejection in food products. Quality issues accounted for about 40% of problems.

19. [4] CCIC Traceability Solutions CCIC For a more reliable world

20. About CCIC CCIC Australia: Based in Australia Serving International Clients branches & offices in over 30 countries CCIC, serves as an independent 3rd party, a certification & inspection organization dedicated to providing inspection, verification, certification & testing services to international clients. CCIC Australia established in 1989 has been serving Australian businesses in all major industries & made its contributions to China-Australia trade. Over 200 cooperative labs 18,000 employees CCICs in 31 provinces & regions For a more reliable world

21. Background of CCIC Traceability Solutions • Advice on Development of Traceability System for key imports by State Council; • AQSIQ/CNCA authorization, and CIQ cooperation； • Related laws & Regulations on Quality Control & Administration by Gvmt authorities; • Cooperation with CIQ、CNAS certified labs. Safety & Quality Control • Based on CCIC's inspection, certification and marketing services; • Label approval, Origin of Australia label, anti-forgery tags; • Preshipment quality inspection and loading supervision; • Coordination at destination ports and follow-up services. CCIC Inspection certification • Development of PSI system and integrated with local CIQ management systems; • Development of Traceability Service System, big data & information management; • Technical support from both China and Australia; • Legal instructions from technical professionals. System & technical support For a more reliable world

22. CCIC Traceability Structure Traceability Services Assist in Supervision Follow-up Services Before Export/ import After Discharge Supervision Draft Survey Other services Quality Control Factory Audit Product Certification Preshipment Quality Inspection Loading Supervision Label Approval Assist exporters for compliance with China requirements Help with labelling problems; better understand product Monitor logistics; reasons for shortage Coordination with CIQ; Safeguard interests of related parties For a more reliable world

23. CCIC’s Services for prepackage food How to minimize your risks for refusal at destination ports and achieve fast clearance？ How to ensure that your products comply with China’s changing law and regulations？ 1）Label Approval: Labels shall be checked of their design and contents in accordance with related rules and regulations formulated by Chinese authorities. This service shall avoid the risk of refusal as a result of label nonconformity at destination ports and is conducive to a smoother delivery. 2）Quality Approval: Pre-shipment quality approval by our designated or cooperated laboratories according to China’s health and safety requirements ensures that your products are qualified for entrance and thus helps build up a fast channel for entry clearance. 3）Loading Supervision: This service provides conformity inspection on weight, quantity and the process of loading and a certificate issued as a result helps your goods entering China through a specially arranged fast channel. 4）Origin Traceability: This service can provide product traceability throughout the production. CCIC Australia traceability management platform could showcase brands and products to help you explore the market. Thus builds up more confidence amongst Chinese consumers.

24. Main purpose of Service Platform and its demonstration Shall increase the brand’s market value and build up stronger trust and acknowledgement of that brand to ensure customers in china will have the access to a basic insight and trust to those products. Origin Traceability Entrusted by CCIC Australia to use QR codes on shipments of certified products. Ensure full traceability and access for verification,traceability information will be demonstrated on the website to provide a solid evidence of Australia made. Customers can check those information online or by using certain apps. CCIC Security labels can be attached to the smallest packages of each product certified through this platform. A crucial requirement to gain fast Customs Clearance Services.

25. Work Relations in Traceability System Importers & exporters Exterior Interior Registration PSI audit Label approval Preshipment Quality inspectionLab testing Loading supervision Draft survey Lab test port coordination Origin Traceability Quality control Consumers Enquiries Apply for inspection collaboration data base Sharing Core services system AQSIQ & CIQs Data exchange Assist with Supervision PSI system & Traceability Platform Industry Associations International Network Local Resources Other Organizations

26. Traceability Solutions for Australian Agricultural & Food exports to China CCIC is dedicated to providing inspection and certification services to Australian exports in the fields of quality, safety, health and environmental protection. Our ideology for traceability solutions is a one-stop service provider of identifying differences, monitoring key process, with complete quality control and preshipment inspection. Thank you! CCIC Australia Pty Ltd Tel：+61 2 9580 3212 Web：www.ccicaus.com