河南首票“食药物质分类管理”进口业务落地南阳

Group 1 - The first import of 20 kilograms of American ginseng from Toronto, Canada, successfully cleared customs in Nanyang, marking the first application of the new classification management measures for imported food and drug substances in Henan Province since the announcement [1] - The new measures, effective from December 3, 2025, aim to transition the regulation of food and drug substances from a "one-size-fits-all" approach to a more precise management system, allowing for non-medical uses to bypass the need for an import drug clearance certificate [1] - The reform establishes a pilot list of 30 imported food and drug substances, including American ginseng, which will be subject to classification management, thereby reducing the bureaucratic burden on companies and facilitating trade [1] Group 2 - Nanyang Customs has implemented multiple measures to address the challenges of importing food and drug substances, including conducting surveys to understand local enterprises' import needs and providing one-on-one policy briefings [2] - The customs authority aims to enhance trade facilitation reforms by focusing on the actual development needs of local industries and exploring additional supportive measures for enterprises [2] - The ongoing efforts by Nanyang Customs are intended to support high-level openness and improve the quality and efficiency of foreign trade in Nanyang City [2]