China-PeoplesRepublicofChinaAnnouncesRevisedStandards.pdfVIP

THIS REPORT CONTAINS ASSESSMENTS OF COMMODITY AND TRADE ISSUES MADE BY USDA STAFF AND NOT NECESSARILY STATEMENTS OF OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT POLICY Voluntary - Public Date: 10/22/2015 GAIN Report Number: CH15050 China - Peoples Republic of Post: Beijing China Announces Revised Standards on Storage and Transport for Grain Report Categories: FAIRS Subject Report Approved By: Jennifer Clever Prepared By: Chu Liwen Report Highlights: On September 4, 2015, China notified the WTO of the National Food Safety Standard on Storage and Transport for Grain, issued by the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC), as SPS/N/CHN/1001. The deadline for submission of final comments to China is November 3, 2015. This standard pertains to the storage and transport of general designation of unprocessed grain. The proposed date of entry is yet to be determined. Comments can be sent to China’s SPS Enquiry Point at sps@aqsiq.gov.cn. The following report contains an unofficial translation of this draft measure. Executive Summary: On September 4, 2015, China notified the WTO of the National Food Safety Standard on Storage and Transport for Grain, issued by the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC), as SPS/N/CHN/1001. The deadline for submission of final comments to China is November 3, 2015. This standard pertains to the storage and transport of general designation of unprocessed grain, and it will partially replace (GB/T22508-2008) Code of Practice for the Prevention and Reduction of Mycotoxin Contamination in Cereals. The proposed date of entry is yet to be determined. Comments can be sent to China’s SPS Enquiry Point at sps@aqsiq.gov.cn. The following report contains an unofficial translation of this draft measure. In addition, interested parties are also welcom