1. What domestic and international certifications are required for the export of prepared meals?

According to the latest 2025 trade policy, export enterprises must simultaneously meetDomestic production qualificationandImport country access requirements:

• The basic qualifications:
  • China CustomsExport foodProduction enterprise records
  • HACCP or ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System Certification
  • Product Testing Report (Microorganisms, Additives, etc.)
• Target market special requirements:
  • European Union: CE Certification + Allergen Labeling
  • United States: FDA Registration + Low-Acid Canned Food Filing
  • Japan: Compliance Verification of the Positive List System
  • Southeast Asia: Halal Certification

2. How to EvaluateExport agentCompanys professional capabilities?

It is recommended to select partners based on five dimensions:

• Industry Experience: Over 3 years of hands-on experience in the pre-made food category.
• Clearance capability: The success rate of food export customs clearance in the past two years has been ≥98%.
• Cold chain network:-18°C Cold Chain End-to-End Visual Monitoring System
• Crisis management: Case Studies on Handling Emergencies such as FDA Detention and SPS Notifications
• Value Added Services: Pre-review of target market labeling regulations, pre-classification of tax codes

III. How to Optimize the Export Costs of Pre-made Dishes by 2025?

Cost control is achieved through three levels:

• Tariff optimization:
  • Take advantage of the RCEP agreement tariff rates (with a 92% reduction in tariffs for the ASEAN market).
  • Apply for Customs AEO Certification to Enjoy Trade Facilitation.
• Logistics plan:
  • The "LCL + Transit Warehouse" model for freezers saves 30% on freight costs.
  • Pre-cooling technology extends shelf life and reduces losses.
• Certification Integration:
  • Multi-Country Certification: "One Test, Multiple Applications" Strategy
  • Leveraging the "mutual recognition of test results" policy in the Free Trade Pilot Zone.

IV. How to Mitigate Common Risks in Pre-made Food Exports?

Provide solutions for frequently asked questions:

• Shelf - life disputes:
  • Using Time-Temperature Indicator (TTI) labels
  • Sign the "Arrival Date + Remaining Shelf Life" clause.
• 7. Return handling:
  • Purchase return shipping insurance to cover 70% of the loss.
  • Establish overseas emergency transit warehouses
• Label violations:
  • Using the AI Intelligent Core Marking System
  • Entrust the target country's law firm to pre-review packaging copy.

V. What are the new opportunities for the export of prepared dishes in 2025?

Grasp the three major development trends:

• Market demand:
  • The annual growth rate of pre-made Chinese food in North America exceeds 25%.
  • EU imports of plant-based products surge by 40%.
• Technology Upgrade:
  • Blockchain traceability technology has become a mandatory requirement for purchasers.
  • The premium space for microwave-reheated ready-to-eat products reaches 30%.
• Policy benefits:
  • ChinaExport tax refundCatalog: Added 12 pre-made dish items.
  • The China-Europe Railway Express refrigerated freight train receives a 20% subsidy on shipping costs.