China Bans Thai Syrups and Premixed Sugar Imports
The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) has imposed a complete ban on importing Thai syrups and premixed sugar starting from October. This decision extends a prior suspension on these products.
Reasons for the Ban
The ban follows inspections conducted between July and September, which revealed that none of the 10 Thai factories exporting these goods met China's food safety and hygiene standards. This information was confirmed by Thailand's processed sugar association.
"None of 10 Thai export-oriented factories were compliant with food-safety and hygiene rules."
Impact and Context
This move significantly affects Thailand's sugar product exports to China, highlighting China's strict enforcement of food safety regulations.
Summary
The prohibition of Thai syrups and premixed sugar by Chinese customs reflects serious compliance issues discovered during safety audits.
Author's summary: China has fully banned imports of Thai syrups and premixed sugar after audits found all inspected factories failed to meet safety standards, underscoring increased regulatory scrutiny.