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        <div align="center"><strong>Health Food Registration Process</strong> </div></strong> 
      <div><br />Health
 food are commonly know as functional foods or dietary supplements. The 
definition of health food in China is “food with special health 
functions”, meaning it is consumed in food form and it adjusts the body 
functioning but does not cure diseases. <br />Based on this definition health food must have three properties: <br /> 
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          <li>food properties </li>
          <li>functional properties </li>
          <li>non-medicinal properties </li>
        </ul> 
        <div>Besides
 health foods, nutritional supplement products such as vitamins and 
minerals must also apply for a variety of licences, including a health 
food license and a license for making health claims. <br /><br />Producing, 
selling or importing any product or nutritional supplement with health 
function claims without approval from the State Food and Drug 
Administration (SFDA) is prohibited. 
          
          <div><br /></div><strong>Health Food Registration Application Procedure</strong> 
          <div><br />To
 register a product as a health food, it must be tested and a variety of
 application materials must be arranged. After these materials are all 
filed final judgment will be made by the relevant regulatory body.&nbsp; The 
below outline shows the steps in the process. 
            
            <div><br />1. Importer or Agent 
              
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                <ul>
                  <li>Fills out application forms </li>
                  <li>Provides additional documentation </li>
                  <li>Provides samples </li>
                </ul>2. The Health Food Judgment Committee, Ministry of Health - Performs a variety of tests on the product including: 
                
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                    <li>Hygienic test </li>
                    <li>Stability test </li>
                    <li>Safety test </li>
                    <li>Functional test </li>
                  </ul>3.
 Institute of Food Safety Control and Inspection, Ministry of Health – 
Issues a judgment based on the application and the above tests. 
                  
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 State Food and Drug Administration – The judgment is reviewed by an 
administrative judge.&nbsp; If the administrative judge agrees with the 
judgment of the Institute of Food Safety Control and Inspection judge 
then an import permit and free sale certificate will be awarded. 
                    
                    <div><br /><strong>Frequently Asked Questions <br /></strong><br />1. Which product categories must apply for health food registration? 
                      
                      <div><br />Health
 food can commonly be called “functional food” or “dietary supplement&quot;. 
The definition of health food in China is “food with special health 
functions”, meaning it is consumed in food form and it adjusts the 
body’s function but does not cure diseases. 
                        
                        <div><br />Based on this definition health food must have three properties: <br /></div> 
                        <div> 
                          <ul>
                            <li>food properties </li>
                            <li>functional properties </li>
                            <li>non-medicinal properties </li>
                          </ul> 
                        </div> 
                        <div>Besides
 health foods, nutritional supplement products such as vitamins and 
minerals must also apply for a variety of licences, including a health 
food license and a license for making health claims. <br /><br />Producing, 
selling or importing any product or nutritional supplement with health 
function claims without approval from the State Food and Drug 
Administration (SFDA) is prohibited. </div><br /> 
                        <div><br />2. Which health claims can be made on health food products in China? 
                          
                          <div><br />The following health claims are accepted by the State Food and Drug Administration: 
                            
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                              <div><br />1. Enhancing Immune System<br />2. Assisting Blood Lipid Reduction**<br />3. Assisting Blood Sugar Reduction**<br />4. Antioxidant**<br />5. Assisting Memory Improvement**<br />6. Alleviating Eye Fatigue*<br />7. Alleviating Lead Excretion**<br />8. Clearing the Throat**<br />9. Assisting Blood Pressure Reduction**<br />10. Sleep Improvement<br />11. Facilitating Milk Secretion**<br />12. Alleviating Physical Fatigue#<br />13. Enhancing Endurance<br />14. Assisting Irradiation Hazard Protection<br />15. Weight Control**#<br />16. Improving Child Growth* *<br />17. Increasing Bone Density<br />18. Improving Nutritional Anaemia**<br />19. Assisting Protection Against Chemical Injury of the Liver&nbsp;<br />20. Eliminating Acne*<br />21. Eliminating Skin Chloasma*<br />22. Improving Skin Water Content*<br />23. Improving Skin Oil Content*<br />24. Regulating Gastrointestinal Tract Flora**<br />25. Facilitating Digestion**<br />26. Facilitating Excretion of Faeces**<br />27. Assisting the Protection of Gastric Mucosa** </div><br /> 
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                                <div>**Must prove claim though tests on humans and animals.<br />* Must prove claim though tests on humans.<br /># Must prove claim though tests for addiction.</div><br /> 
                                <div>3. What materials are necessary for health food registration? <br />The following materials are necessary for health food registration: </div> 
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                                  <div><br />1)Health Food Registration Application Form.<br />2) Copy of the applicant’s Business License.<br />3)
 Materials proving that the common name of the health food for 
application and registration is different from the name of any drugs 
already approved and registered.This information is obtained though a 
search of the State Food and Drug Administration Bureau database.<br />4) Letter of Guarantee stating that the application does not infringe upon any patents.<br />5) If the trademark is registered, the applicant must provide proof of the trademark <br />6)
 Product R&amp;D Report, including a list of research and development on
 the product as well as the function selection and anticipated effect.&nbsp;<br />7)Product
 formula including both raw and supplementary materials as well as the 
formula basis; origin and usage basis of both raw and supplementary 
materials.&nbsp;<br />8)&nbsp; Information on the effective component/symbolic 
component, content, and testing methods for the effective 
component/symbolic component.&nbsp;<br />9)&nbsp; Diagram of production method including detailed explanations and research materials.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />10)
 Product quality standards and explanations for these standards, 
including the quality standards for raw and supplementary materials.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />11) Packing material category, name, quality standard and safety information on material.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />12) Test Report and related materials issued by the national product testing authority.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />13)
 Materials issued by national authority in the country of production 
proving that the product manufacturer conforms to the national 
production quality management standard.&nbsp;<br />14)&nbsp; If registration is 
applied for by a representative office of an Australian or New Zealand 
company in China, a copy of the company's “Registration Certificate of 
Representative Office of Foreign Company Permanently Resided in China” 
must be provided. If the registration is applied for by an agent 
entrusted by an overseas manufacturer, the company must provide the 
original notarised Letter of Trust and&nbsp;Business License of the agent.&nbsp; <br />15)
 Certificate for products sold for more than one year in the country of 
production. This certificate must be notarised in the country of 
production and confirmed by Chinese Embassy or Consulate in the country 
of production.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />16) Certification of relative standard by country of production or by an international organization.<br />17) Samples of packaging, label, and specification used by products in country of production.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />18)&nbsp;Samples of the product. 
                                    
                                    <div><br />The
 above declared information should be translated into Chinese and the 
original text should be included. Information in a foreign language may 
be attached for reference. The Chinese version should notarised in the 
country of origin. Quality standard of products applying for 
registration in Chinese shall meet the quality standard of Chinese 
health food.<br /> <br />4. What testing labs can be used for imported products? 
                                      
                                      <div><br />Products must be tested by the Institute of Food Safety Control Inspection, Ministry of Health in China. 
                                        
                                        <div><br />5. What are the imported heath food testing periods? 
                                          
                                          <div><br />Stability
 and hygienic testing will last for at least 6 months.&nbsp; Toxicological 
testing purity periods last between 35 and 50 days. Most functional 
tests will last 35-50 days, but if a body test is used the periods will 
last longer. <br /><br />6. How long is the period of judgment for the State Food and Drug Administration: 
                                            
                                            <div><br />There will be a judgment meeting once a month held by State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) once per month. 
                                              
                                              <div><br /><strong>Regulations and Standards of Health Food in China</strong> 
                                                <div><br />Health Food Import Licence applications must conform to the following regulations and standards: 
                                                  
                                                  <div><br />1) Functional evaluation procedures and examination methods for health food: 
                                                    
                                                    <div><br />Functional
 testing on animals or humans must be done based on the examination 
methods provided by Chinese government regulations. Whether the 
application product has function or not is determined by its evaluation 
procedure. 
                                                      
                                                      <div><br />2) Toxicological testing procedures and methods for food safety: 
                                                        
                                                        <div><br />Toxicological
 testing should be done based on this regulation. The product must be 
confirmed not to have acute, sub-acute or chronic hazards. 
                                                          
                                                          <div><br />3) Food Hygiene Standards of China and General Requirements on Health Food Hygiene: 
                                                            
                                                            <div><br />Laboratory
 testing must be done according to Chinese government regulations. 
Imported health food must comply with these requirements. 
                                                              
                                                              <div><br />4) Regulations for health food labeling and General standard of China on food labeling: 
                                                                
                                                                <div><br />The label and use introduction of the product must comply with these two regulations. 
                                                                  
                                                                  <div><br />5) Technical evaluation rules for health food and rule for the application and acceptance for health food: <br /><br />If
 applying for an Approved Code Number and Certificate of Health Food, 
the applicant must conform to the procedures provided by Chinese 
regulations. 
                                                                    
                                                                    <div><br />6) Good Manufacturing Practices for health food companies: 
                                                                      
                                                                      <div><br />The health food enterprise must meet all requirements of Good Manufacturing Practices.<br /><br /><strong>Complete Health Food Registration Service</strong> 
                                                                        <div><br />Window
 of AUSNZ can assist you with the preparation and follow up for your 
health food registration application. The Window of AUSNZ team can 
assist with all aspects of this application including testing, the 
actual application form and translation of the relevant materials.&nbsp; This
 process includes following the application through the entire process 
to the application judgement including the health food license and 
import permit. 
                                                                          
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                                                                            <div align="left"><strong><br />Food Registration Process</strong> 
                                                                              <div><br />The
 dietary supplement market in China is divided into two parts, Health 
Food and Food for Special Dietary Uses. The regulations for Health Food 
products are in the Health Food Registration section above. 
                                                                                
                                                                                <div><br />Food
 products in the categories of ordinary food or food for special dietary
 uses must abide by the Rules and Regulations of the Import-Export 
Commodity Inspection Laws and either the Food Labelling General Rules 
Concerning Pre-packed Foods for Special Dietary Uses or the Food 
Labelling General Rules Concerning Pre-packed Foods depending on the 
category of the product. 
                                                                                  
                                                                                  <div><br /><strong>Steps in the Food Registration Process</strong> 
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                                                                                      <li>If all related national regulations are met, there is no national level product registration process. </li>
                                                                                      <li>Provincial
 Import-Export Commodity Inspection Bureau conducts a food label audit 
to ensure the label meets the provincial requirements.</li>
                                                                                      <li>Provincial Import-Export Commodity Inspection Bureau executes a variety of quality tests on the product.</li>
                                                                                      <li>If the product passes all tests, a food registration permit is awarded. </li>
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                                                                                    <div align="center"><br /><strong>Cosmetics Registration Process</strong> </div><br /> 
                                                                                    <div><br /><strong>Imported Cosmetic Application Procedure</strong> 
                                                                                      <div><br />Imported
 cosmetics are categorized into imported general cosmetics and imported 
cosmetics for special usage. &nbsp;All imported cosmetics must get approval 
from the Ministry of Health. There will be four judgment meetings held 
by the cosmetic safety judgment committee of Ministry of Health each 
year.<br /> <br />The imported cosmetic application procedure includes 
testing, preparing application materials and applying for final judgment
 as well as any additional steps that may be necessary for your specific
 application. According to the Imported Cosmetic Supervisory and Test 
Management Regulation, the applicant must have a Hygienic Permit 
License. The applicant must also have a Chinese Label of Import Cosmetic
 Permit License. The applicant may apply for testing at The Test and 
Quarantine Department after receiving the Hygienic Permit License and 
the Chinese Label of Import Cosmetic Permit License. 
                                                                                        
                                                                                        <div><br />Imported Cosmetics Application Materials 
                                                                                          
                                                                                          <div><br />Imported cosmetic application materials contain one original document and thirteen copies of each of the following: 
                                                                                            
                                                                                            <div><br />1. Initial materials 
                                                                                              
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                                                                                                <li> 
                                                                                                  <div>Product formula</div> 
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                                                                                                <li> 
                                                                                                  <div>Cosmetics
 in the category of cosmetics for special use must provide an active 
ingredient list, usage basis and the testing methods for the active 
ingredients. </div> 
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                                                                                                <li>Samples for testing </li>
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                                                                                              <div>&nbsp;2. Materials needed before the judgment </div> 
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                                                                                                <li> 
                                                                                                  <div>Application form</div> 
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                                                                                                <li> 
                                                                                                  <div>Manufacturing processing sketch and explanation </div> 
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                                                                                                <li>Product quality standard </li>
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                                                                                                  <div>Sample of product packaging including a copy of the label</div> 
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                                                                                                  <div>Product explanation </div> 
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                                                                                                <li>Power of attorney authorizing that an agent apply on behalf of the applicant</li>
                                                                                                <li>The manufacture and free sale certificate issued by the country of manufacture </li>
                                                                                                <li>Three product samples </li>
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                                                                                              <div><br />Steps in the Imported Cosmetic Registration Process 
                                                                                                
                                                                                                <div><br />1. Australian or New Zealand Company provides documents to Window of AUSNZ 
                                                                                                  
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                                                                                                    <li>Power of Attorney </li>
                                                                                                    <li>Product Formula </li>
                                                                                                    <li>Overview of Product </li>
                                                                                                  </ul> 
                                                                                                  <div>2. Australian or New Zealand company’s Attorney </div><br /> 
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                                                                                                    <li>Fills out the sample testing application </li>
                                                                                                    <li>Provides other application materials </li>
                                                                                                  </ul> 
                                                                                                  <div>3. Ministry of Health, Appointed Testing Institution </div><br /> 
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                                                                                                    <li>Material Test </li>
                                                                                                    <li>Hygienic Test </li>
                                                                                                    <li>Issue safety report </li>
                                                                                                  </ul> 
                                                                                                  <div>4.
 Ministry of Health, relevant Health Food Application Office – The 
relevant health food application office at the Ministry of Health will 
request any additional necessary materials at this time. </div><br /> 
                                                                                                  <div><br />5. Cosmetic Hygienic Safety Judgment Committee – The Cosmetic Hygienic Safety <br />Judgment Committee gives a final judgment on the product. 
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    <div><br />6.
 Ministry of Health – After the product is judged to meet the 
requirements, the Ministry of Health will issue the necessary product 
approval permits. 
                                                                                                      
                                                                                                      <div><br /><br />Imported Cosmetics Application Services 
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        <div><br />1. Window of AUSNZ can assist with applications for: </div> 
                                                                                                        <ul>
                                                                                                          <li>General cosmetics </li>
                                                                                                          <li>Cosmetics for special usage </li>
                                                                                                        </ul> 
                                                                                                        <div>2. Application services include: <br /></div><br /> 
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                                                                                                          <li>Full application processing for an import cosmetic application</li>
                                                                                                          <li>Partial assistance with the import cosmetic application process</li>
                                                                                                          <li>Technique consultation services </li>
                                                                                                          <li>Trademark registration </li>
                                                                                                          <li>Label consultation and registration </li>
                                                                                                        </ul> 
                                                                                                        <div><em>Due to the current reformation of these regulations in China, this document is for reference only.&nbsp; </em></div> 
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