新华社广州9月29日电 海关总署29日发布数据显示，今年以来，海关退运或销毁不合格进口食品5924批 次；暂停38国498家不合格企业产品输华；查处涉食品行政处罚案件203起，货值7.2亿元；立案侦办涉 税食品走私案件581起，案值55.9亿元，有效维护了人民群众"舌尖上的安全"。 当日，以"共筑国门防线 共享食品安全"为主题，全国食品安全宣传周海关主题日活动在广东珠海举 行，上述信息是记者从活动现场获悉的。 食品安全是民生工程、民心工程，关乎人民群众幸福安康。今年以来，海关监管进出口食品贸易总额 12318.0亿元，其中进口8647.1亿元、出口3670.9亿元。海关总署将继续强化全链条监管，与各方携手共 筑国门安全，推动形成"政府监管、企业主责、行业自律、公众参与"的食品安全共治格局。 活动现场，8家进出口食品企业代表联合发表"共治·共享"主题倡议书，倡导行业、企业严格履行食品安 全主体责任，共同守护食品安全。海关还开展"口岸行""社区行"等系列宣传活动。（记者丁乐 邹多 为） ...

Core Insights - The total value of import and export food trade regulated by customs this year reached 12,318.0 billion yuan, with imports at 8,647.1 billion yuan and exports at 3,670.9 billion yuan [1] - A total of 5,924 batches of substandard imported food were either returned or destroyed in the first eight months of this year, and products from 498 non-compliant enterprises across 38 countries/regions were suspended from entering China [1] - The customs authority has handled 203 administrative penalty cases related to food, with a total value of 720 million yuan, and has initiated investigations into 581 tax-related food smuggling cases valued at 5.59 billion yuan [1] Industry Collaboration - The event highlighted the collaborative efforts among Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau, marking a new phase in food safety regulatory cooperation between mainland China and Macau [1] - Agreements were signed between Gongbei Customs and the Macau Municipal Bureau to implement a "one code" regulatory model for food entering mainland China from Macau, as well as to establish joint training points for food safety regulation [1] - The customs authority engaged in direct communication with enterprises during a forum, addressing their concerns and promoting a collaborative approach to food safety governance [1]

Core Points - Hainan Free Trade Port has successfully implemented the first self-service printing of customs declaration documents, marking a significant step in optimizing the port's business environment [1] - The initiative allows enterprises to print customs documents online without needing to visit customs offices, thus reducing time and costs for businesses [1][2] - The pilot program is part of a broader effort by the General Administration of Customs to enhance the efficiency of customs processes and support the operation of the free trade port [2] Summary by Sections - **Self-Service Printing Implementation** - Hainan Free Trade Port completed its first self-service printing of customs declaration documents on August 4 [1] - The first document was printed by Hainan Qinfeng Food Co., Ltd. under the guidance of Wenchang Customs [1] - **Benefits for Enterprises** - The new system allows AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) enterprises to apply for unlimited batch printing of customs documents [1] - This change significantly eases the process for businesses, which previously required physical presence at customs for document printing [1] - **Future Plans** - The customs authority plans to continue optimizing the management of customs document archives and enhance policy promotion [2] - Ongoing guidance will be provided to enterprises to ensure they fully utilize the self-service printing measures [2]

Group 1 - The UK and EU reached a comprehensive trade agreement on May 19, 2025, marking a "reset" in UK-EU relations after Brexit [1][2] - The agreement covers various areas including fisheries, food imports and exports, defense security, and the movement of people, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer describing it as a "practical solution" [3][4] - The UK government made concessions on fishing rights, extending EU fishing vessels' access to UK waters by 12 years until June 2038, while the EU simplified food and beverage import processes for the UK [4][6] Group 2 - The agreement is projected to contribute nearly £9 billion to the UK economy by 2040, although experts suggest this will only offset a small portion of the economic impact of Brexit [6][7] - The UK government has demonstrated a pragmatic approach in trade policy, having signed agreements with India, the US, and now the EU, contrasting with the previous government's lack of progress post-Brexit [9] Group 3 - The agreement has faced criticism from hardline Brexit supporters, including former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who labeled it a "betrayal" of UK interests [10][11] - Despite the criticism, many UK business groups, including the British Retail Consortium and the Confederation of British Industry, welcomed the agreement as a step forward in UK-EU relations [14][15] Group 4 - The agreement includes a commitment to a youth mobility program, although discussions on this were hindered by domestic concerns over immigration [5][19] - The proposed youth mobility plan, similar to existing programs for young people from countries like Australia and Canada, was ultimately not included in the agreement due to political sensitivities [20][22]

Group 1 - Japan's food import value is projected to grow by 5% in 2024, reaching 11.6032 trillion yen, which is approximately nine times the export value [1] - The import value of agricultural products, including livestock, is 9.5443 trillion yen, a 5% increase year-on-year, while seafood imports amount to 2.0589 trillion yen, up 2% [1] - The increase in food costs in Japan is attributed to global competition for food, abnormal weather, and the depreciation of the yen [1] Group 2 - The demand for beef remains strong globally, with Japan, South Korea, China, and Mexico competing for U.S. beef imports, which averaged 985 yen per kilogram in 2024, a 17% increase year-on-year [2] - The total import value of beef reached 474.7 billion yen, reflecting a 16% year-on-year growth [2] Group 3 - Abnormal weather patterns have diversified the sources of fruits in Japan, with bananas and pineapples now sourced from Laos and Ecuador alongside the Philippines [3] - The import value of fruits increased by 10% to 431.6 billion yen, driven by rising prices due to production issues in the Philippines [3] - Coffee bean imports rose by 20% to 244.1 billion yen, influenced by droughts in Vietnam affecting supply [3] - Cocoa bean imports surged by 80% due to adverse weather conditions in West Africa, which produces over half of the world's cocoa [3] Group 4 - Japan's food import value has consistently exceeded 10 trillion yen since 2022, influenced by rising grain prices due to the Ukraine crisis and the sharp depreciation of the yen [4] - The total export value of agricultural and seafood products in 2024 is 1.3427 trillion yen, a 4% increase, but imports are growing at a faster rate [4] Group 5 - Concerns are raised regarding Japan's low self-sufficiency rate in food production, with a call for serious consideration of food security [5] - The decline in agricultural workers is leading to a loss of production capacity, and there is a need for mechanisms to promote local participation in food production [5] - The country may face a future where choices between food scarcity and agricultural production become critical [5]