“一带一路”海关食品安全合作机制成员国扩容

Core Points - The "Belt and Road" Customs Food Safety Cooperation Conference was held in Shanghai on October 15, 2025, resulting in the signing of the "Shanghai Declaration" to promote trade facilitation and food safety [1] - The "Silk Road Food Safety" information platform was launched, and 11 countries signed the "Belt and Road Customs Food Safety Cooperation Mechanism Charter," bringing the total member countries to 18 [1] - China Customs expressed willingness to collaborate with food safety authorities from various countries to enhance food safety governance and facilitate agricultural product trade [1] Group 1 - The conference marked significant progress since the establishment of the "Belt and Road" Customs Food Safety Cooperation Mechanism in 2023 [1] - China Customs proposed four key initiatives: emphasizing corporate responsibility for food safety, leveraging international standards, ensuring comprehensive food safety from farm to table, and promoting mutual benefits for global consumers [1] - Belarus joined the "Belt and Road" Customs Food Safety Cooperation Mechanism, with its Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food expressing commitment to share food safety regulatory experiences and eliminate trade barriers [2]