This article details the inspection and quarantine requirements of China for imported Spanish almonds. These requirements include the source of almonds, the responsibilities of the production enterprise, the phytosanitary standards, the production requirements, the food safety standards, the packaging and transportation requirements, and the required certificates. All these requirements are to ensure that the imported almonds comply with Chinese laws, regulations, and food safety standards.

The imported Spanish almonds that are allowed should be made from the fruits of almonds (Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A.Webb) planted in Spain. They are processed through processes such as shelling, drying, and sorting in Spain and are edible nuts with or without skins for human consumption.import and exportSpanish almond production enterprises should ensure that their almonds exported to China comply with Chinese laws, regulations, and national food safety standards of China. The production, processing, and storage units of almonds exported to China should be recommended by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Spain and registered with the General Administration of Customs of the Peoples Republic of China.

During the production process of Spanish almonds exported to China, there are a series of strict requirements. First, almonds must be dehydrated at high temperature using drying machinery such as ovens or dryers. This step aims to ensure the quality and safety of the product. Because high - temperature drying can not only make the almonds reach a moisture content suitable for storage and transportation but also effectively kill possible microorganisms and pathogens.

Second, the production process of almonds needs to meet the relevant safety and hygiene requirements of China and Spain. This includes the cleaning and maintenance of production facilities, the hygiene habits and operating procedures of employees, and the quality control during the production process. All these are to prevent almonds from being contaminated by pathogenic microorganisms or toxic and harmful substances.

Almonds exported from Spain to China shall not carry the following quarantine pests: Trogoderma granarium Everts, Trogoderma versicolor (Creutzer), Trogoderma variabile Ballion, Trogoderma inclusum LeConte, Ectomyelois ceratoniae (zeller), etc.

Food safety is another important requirement for imported Spanish almonds. First, the imported almonds must comply with Chinese laws, regulations related to food safety, and national food safety standards. This includes, but is not limited to, regulations on pesticide residues, heavy metal content, food additive use, and microbial contamination.

Second, Spanish almond production enterprises must have a complete food safety management system to ensure that food safety issues during the production process are effectively controlled. This includes links such as raw material selection, production process control, product inspection, and quality traceability.

There are also strict requirements for the packaging and transportation of Spanish almonds exported to China. First, almonds should be packaged in clean, hygienic, breathable, and new packaging materials to ensure the quality and safety of the product during transportation. The packaging materials also need to meet the requirements of food safety and phytosanitary to prevent almonds from being contaminated during transportation.

Second, each package should be labeled with This product is exported to the Peoples Republic of China, as well as traceable information in Chinese or English such as the place of origin of almonds, the name of the production and processing enterprise and its registration number in China, and the name and address of the exporter. This information can be affixed to the package in the form of a label for easy tracing and tracking when necessary.

There are also strict requirements for the packaging and transportation of Spanish almonds exported to China. First, almonds should be packaged with clean, hygienic, breathable, and new packaging materials to ensure the quality and safety of the products during transportation. The packaging materials also need to meet the requirements of food safety and phytosanitary inspection to prevent almonds from being contaminated during transportation.

Secondly, each package shall be labeled with the phrase "This product is exported to the People's Republic of China," along with traceability information in Chinese or English, such as the origin of the almonds, the name and registration number in China of the production and processing enterprise, and the name and address of the exporter. These details may be affixed to the packaging in the form of labels to facilitate traceability and sourcing when necessary.

The Spanish authorities shall issue a phytosanitary certificate for each batch of almonds that meets the requirements of the protocol. This certificate verifies that the origin, production process, and product quality of the almonds comply with the provisions of the protocol. Additionally, the additional declaration on the certificate must include the name of the almond production and processing enterprise, its registration number in China, and the statement: "The almonds certified by this phytosanitary certificate comply with the provisions of the Protocol on Inspection and Quarantine Requirements for the Export of Spanish Almonds to China, signed by China and Spain in Beijing on March 31, 2023." This is crucial for ensuring the safety and quality of the products and for traceability in case of any issues.

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