GACC registration is a critical requirement for many overseas food manufacturers supplying the Chinese market. This guide explains what B2B buyers should verify when sourcing Vietnamese dried fruits for China, including factory registration, approved product scope, packaging identification and shipment documentation.

GACC Export Certification for Vietnam Dried Fruits: What B2B Buyers Need to Know

China is one of the world’s largest food-import markets, but it also maintains strict controls over overseas food manufacturers.

For importers, wholesalers, distributors and private-label brands sourcing tropical dried fruits from Vietnam, confirming GACC compliance should be completed before approving a supplier, printing packaging or arranging the first commercial shipment.

The term “GACC export certification” is commonly used by suppliers and buyers. Technically, however, it normally refers to the registration of an overseas food production enterprise with the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China.

GACC registration is therefore not the same as a voluntary food-safety certificate such as HACCP or ISO 22000.

It is a market-access requirement connected to the factory, its production address, registered food category and approved products.

This guide explains how GACC certification for Vietnam dried fruits works, what changed under China’s updated registration framework in 2026 and what B2B buyers should verify before placing an order.

1. What Is GACC Certification for Vietnam Dried Fruits?

GACC stands for the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China.

GACC is responsible for customs administration, import and export supervision, food-safety controls at the border and the registration of overseas manufacturers supplying food to China.

When buyers discuss GACC certification for Vietnam dried fruits, they are generally referring to the registration that allows an eligible overseas manufacturing facility to produce specified food products for export to China.

The registration is linked to:

• The legal name of the manufacturer
• The registered production facility
• The factory address
• The country or region
• The approved food category
• The approved product information
• The China registration number
• The registration status and validity period

A trading company cannot simply use another factory’s GACC registration for unrelated products.

The actual manufacturing site, registered enterprise and approved product scope must correspond with the goods being exported.

Buyer Tip: Treat GACC registration as factory- and product-specific evidence. Do not accept a logo, marketing statement or registration number without verifying the underlying enterprise and product scope.

2. Important 2026 Update: GACC Order No. 280 Replaced Order No. 248

Many online guides still refer only to GACC Order No. 248.

That information is now incomplete.

China’s revised Regulations on the Registration and Administration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Food were issued under GACC Order No. 280 and took effect on June 1, 2026.

The revised rules replaced the previous registration regulations issued under Order No. 248.

For buyers researching GACC certification for Vietnam dried fruits in 2026, this distinction is important because supplier documents, online articles and internal compliance checklists may still reference the older framework.

The updated system continues to apply risk-based registration management to overseas food manufacturers while refining application, review, change and renewal procedures.

The registration period remains five years.

Under the 2026 implementation arrangements, most registered food categories may receive automatic registration renewal when their validity period expires, provided the enterprise remains eligible and is not subject to circumstances preventing renewal.

Meat and meat products, as well as edible bird’s nest and related products, are listed separately as categories that do not receive automatic renewal. Dried fruits are not included in that specific exclusion list.

However, buyers should never rely only on the expected renewal process. The supplier’s current registration status should still be checked before every important purchasing decision or shipment.

3. Is GACC Registration Mandatory for Every Vietnamese Dried Fruit Supplier?

An overseas food manufacturer exporting applicable food products to China must comply with China’s registration requirements.

However, the correct registration procedure can depend on the exact product classification, processing method, HS code, CIQ code and risk category.

“Dried fruit” is a broad commercial term. It may include:

• Soft-dried mango
• Conventional dried mango
• Dried pineapple
• Dried papaya
• Dried dragon fruit
• Dried passion fruit
• Freeze-dried fruit
• Sweetened dried fruit
• No-added-sugar dried fruit
• Fruit-based snack products
• Mixed dried-fruit products

These products may not always share the same customs classification or regulatory treatment.

Before confirming an order, the importer and supplier should identify:

Product Description → Ingredients → Processing Method → HS Code → CIQ Code → GACC Product Category

The official CIFER registration system provides a product-category search function that businesses can use to check the relevant classification and registration route.

Buyer Tip: Do not determine GACC requirements based only on the English product name shown in a catalogue. Confirm the HS and CIQ classification with an experienced Chinese importer or customs broker.

4. GACC Registration Is Not the Same as HACCP or ISO 22000

One of the most common sourcing mistakes is treating all food-related certificates as interchangeable.

They serve different purposes.

GACC registration

GACC registration relates to whether the overseas manufacturing enterprise is registered to supply approved food products to China.

HACCP

HACCP is a preventive food-safety system used to identify, evaluate and control biological, chemical and physical hazards during production.

ISO 22000

ISO 22000 is a food-safety management system standard covering management responsibilities, communication, prerequisite programs, hazard controls and continual improvement.

HALAL and KOSHER

HALAL and KOSHER certifications address religious dietary requirements and may be commercially important for certain buyers or consumer markets.

A factory may hold HACCP and ISO 22000 certificates but still lack the GACC registration required for relevant China-bound products.

Likewise, a factory may be GACC registered but still fail to meet a retailer’s technical specification, microbiological limits or private food-safety standards.

B2B buyers should therefore evaluate market-access registration and factory food-safety systems separately.

For a broader comparison, read the QQIMEX guide to dried mango certification requirements.

5. How Can Buyers Verify a GACC Registered Dried Fruit Manufacturer?

Buyers should verify the registration through China’s official public registration database rather than relying only on a PDF, screenshot or supplier presentation.

The public database allows users to review information such as:

• Country or region
• Product category
• China registration number
• Overseas registration number
• Enterprise name
• Production address
• Registration date
• Expiry date
• Current registration status

The system may also display approved product information, including relevant HS codes, product names, CIQ codes and CIQ descriptions.

The approved product information is particularly important.

A factory appearing in the database does not automatically mean every product manufactured at that site is approved for export to China.

Buyers should compare the database result with the proposed commercial order.

GACC verification checklist

Ask the supplier to provide:

1. Full legal name of the registered manufacturer
2. Exact factory address
3. China registration number
4. Overseas competent-authority registration number, if applicable
5. Registered food category
6. Approved HS and CIQ information
7. Current registration status
8. Registration validity information
9. Product specification for the proposed shipment
10. Packaging artwork showing the required registration identification

The importer should then compare those details with the official GACC public database.

6. Why the Approved Product Scope Matters

A valid GACC registration number is only one part of the verification process.

The product being purchased must fall within the approved registration scope.

For example, a factory may produce several products:

• Soft-dried mango
• Dried pineapple
• Dried papaya
• Chili mango
• Tropical fruit mix
• Freeze-dried dragon fruit

Buyers should not assume that registration for one dried-fruit product automatically covers every other fruit, formula or processing format.

Differences in ingredients or processing can affect classification.

Potential scope-changing factors include:

• Single-fruit versus mixed-fruit products
• Sweetened versus no-added-sugar formulas
• Addition of chili, salt or seasoning
• Conventional drying versus freeze-drying
• Retail snack versus food ingredient
• Added preservatives or sulphites
• Different fruit species
• Different HS or CIQ codes

Before approving a new SKU, confirm that its classification and approved scope are compatible with the factory’s registration.

This is especially important for OEM and private-label projects because the buyer may request a customized formula that differs from the supplier’s standard registered product.

7. What Should Appear on Dried-Fruit Packaging?

A registered overseas manufacturer exporting food to China must mark the packaging with either:

• The China registration number, or
• The registration number approved by the competent authority in the manufacturer’s country or region

The number used on the packaging should correspond with the actual registered manufacturer.

For private-label dried-fruit projects, packaging artwork should not be finalized until the compliance details have been confirmed.

The buyer should review:

• Product name
• Ingredient list
• Net content
• Country of origin
• Manufacturer information
• Importer or distributor information
• Production date format
• Shelf-life statement
• Storage instructions
• Lot identification
• Allergen information, where applicable
• Nutrition information
• Chinese-language labeling
• GACC or approved overseas registration number

The exact labeling requirements depend on the product and applicable Chinese food standards.

GACC registration alone does not prove that the complete retail label complies with every Chinese labeling requirement.

Buyer Tip: Obtain written packaging approval from the Chinese importer or qualified regulatory representative before printing a large volume of custom pouches or cartons.

8. Documents Buyers Should Request Before Shipping

A compliant dried-fruit shipment requires more than a GACC number.

The document package may vary depending on the product, Incoterm, destination port and importer’s requirements.

A typical buyer review may include:

• Commercial invoice
• Packing list
• Sales contract
• Bill of lading
• Certificate of origin
• Health or sanitary certificate, where required
• Phytosanitary documentation, where applicable
• Certificate of Analysis
• Product specification
• Ingredient declaration
• Production lot information
• GACC registration details
• Chinese label or packaging artwork
• Fumigation documentation for wooden packaging, if applicable
• Container loading and seal information
• Additional documents requested by the importer or customs broker

The importer should confirm the final document list before cargo departure.

A document accepted for one dried-fruit product or port should not automatically be assumed to apply to every future shipment.

For a broader purchasing and shipping workflow, see How to Import Dried Mango from Vietnam.

9. What GACC Registration Does Not Guarantee

GACC registration is important, but it is not a blanket guarantee of product quality or automatic customs clearance.

It does not replace:

• Compliance with Chinese food-safety standards
• Correct product classification
• Ingredient and additive compliance
• Pesticide-residue control
• Heavy-metal limits
• Microbiological requirements
• Sulphite declaration and limits
• Correct Chinese labeling
• Accurate customs documentation
• Importer responsibilities
• Inspection and quarantine procedures
• Batch-specific laboratory testing
• Consistent commercial quality

A registered manufacturer may still produce a shipment that fails the buyer’s moisture, texture, color, microbiological or packaging requirements.

That is why experienced buyers combine regulatory verification with factory evaluation, product testing and pre-shipment quality control.

Use the 17-point dried mango factory audit checklist to review the manufacturing system beyond certification documents.

10. Quality Controls to Review Alongside GACC Compliance

When evaluating GACC certification for Vietnam dried fruits, buyers should also review how the factory controls the product from raw material to shipment.

A typical process may include:

Fruit Receiving → Inspection → Washing → Peeling and Cutting → Processing → Drying → Cooling → Sorting → Moisture Testing → Metal Detection → Packaging → Final Inspection

Important control areas include:

Raw-material traceability

The factory should be able to connect finished products with production batches and raw-material information.

Moisture and water activity

Moisture affects texture, weight and eating quality. Water activity is closely related to microbiological stability and shelf-life risk.

Microbiological testing

Depending on the specification and market requirements, testing may include total plate count, yeast, mold, coliforms, E. coli, Salmonella or other relevant parameters.

Chemical controls

Buyers may need to review pesticide residues, heavy metals, sulphites, preservatives and food additives.

Foreign-body prevention

Production controls may include visual inspection, sieving, magnets and metal detection.

Packaging performance

The packaging system should protect the product against oxygen, moisture, contamination and seal failure during storage and international transportation.

Additional information about export food-safety controls is available in the QQIMEX article on food safety compliance for international dried-fruit buyers.

Suggested visual: Laboratory inspection of dried-fruit samples showing moisture analysis, water-activity testing, microbiological testing and batch documentation.

11. GACC Risks in OEM and Private-Label Projects

Private-label projects introduce additional compliance risks because the buyer may change the product formula, packaging, brand name or declared product description.

Before commercial production, confirm:

• Whether the proposed formula fits the registered product scope
• Whether every ingredient is permitted
• Whether food additives comply with Chinese requirements
• Whether the Chinese product name is accurate
• Whether claims are permitted and properly supported
• Whether the GACC number is correctly displayed
• Whether the factory and importer information are consistent
• Whether retail and outer-carton labels match
• Whether the packaging material is suitable for the required shelf life
• Whether the customs declaration matches the physical product

The supplier, buyer, importer and customs broker should review the final specification together.

Changes should not be made after artwork approval without a new compliance review.

Buyers planning customized products can also review the QQIMEX guide to working with a private-label dried mango manufacturer.

12. Common GACC Mistakes B2B Buyers Should Avoid

Mistake 1: Accepting “GACC certified” without checking the database

Always verify the legal name, address, product category and registration status.

Mistake 2: Checking the factory but not the product scope

The proposed SKU must be covered by the approved product information.

Mistake 3: Using an outdated Order No. 248 checklist

Since June 1, 2026, the revised framework under GACC Order No. 280 has been in effect.

Mistake 4: Printing packaging before confirming the registration number

Incorrect packaging can lead to reprinting costs, shipment delays or customs problems.

Mistake 5: Assuming GACC replaces laboratory testing

Registration does not replace batch-level verification or the buyer’s technical specification.

Mistake 6: Using a registration number belonging to another facility

The manufacturing site shown in the registration must match the actual production location.

Mistake 7: Allowing the supplier to determine the HS code alone

The Chinese importer or customs broker should confirm the final customs classification.

Mistake 8: Verifying only once

Registration status, product scope and import conditions should be checked again before shipment.

13. Buyer Checklist Before Placing a Dried-Fruit Order

Before signing a purchase contract, confirm the following:

Supplier and factory

• Legal manufacturer name verified
• Factory address verified
• Actual manufacturing site confirmed
• GACC registration status checked
• Registration number recorded
• Product category and approved scope checked

Product

• Product description finalized
• Ingredients confirmed
• HS and CIQ codes reviewed
• Moisture and texture specified
• Microbiological limits agreed
• Chemical and residue requirements agreed
• Shelf life and storage conditions confirmed

Packaging

• Chinese label reviewed
• Registration number included
• Inner and outer packaging checked
• Lot-code system confirmed
• Carton markings approved
• Packaging barrier requirements confirmed

Shipment

• Importer eligibility confirmed
• Required certificates identified
• COA format approved
• Certificate of origin requirements checked
• Inspection requirements confirmed
• Customs broker has reviewed the shipment
• Pre-shipment document check completed

Suggested visual: B2B compliance checklist showing GACC registration, product scope, Chinese label, COA, commercial documents and customs approval.

14. How QQIMEX Supports China-Bound Dried-Fruit Sourcing

QQIMEX is a Vietnamese manufacturer and exporter of premium soft-dried tropical fruits.

According to QQIMEX company information, its factory has obtained GACC registration for exports to China and operates food-safety and quality-control systems for international markets.

QQIMEX’s product portfolio includes:

• Soft-dried mango
• Soft-dried pineapple
• Soft-dried papaya
• Soft-dried dragon fruit
• Soft-dried passion fruit
• Customized dried-fruit products
• Bulk supply
• OEM and private-label solutions

For every China-bound project, the exact product classification, approved registration scope, specification, packaging and shipment documentation should be confirmed before production.

B2B buyers can discuss:

• Product and formula selection
• Bulk packaging
• Retail private-label packaging
• Sweetness and texture requirements
• Product samples
• Laboratory testing
• Export documentation
• Order quantity
• Container planning
• China-market compliance requirements

Learn more about QQIMEX as a Vietnam soft-dried fruit manufacturer.

Suggested image: QQIMEX soft-dried mango, pineapple, papaya and dragon fruit in retail pouches and bulk cartons, combined with a China-bound export container and GACC compliance documents.

15. Questions to Ask a GACC Registered Dried Fruit Manufacturer

Before requesting a final quotation, ask:

1. What is the legal name of the registered manufacturing enterprise?
2. What is the exact registered factory address?
3. What is your China registration number?
4. What product category is registered?
5. Is my proposed dried-fruit SKU included in the approved scope?
6. Which HS and CIQ codes apply to the product?
7. When was the registration last verified?
8. Can I verify the registration in the official public database?
9. Will the registration number appear on both retail and outer packaging?
10. Can you provide Chinese-compliant label information?
11. What laboratory tests are available for each batch?
12. Can you provide a Certificate of Analysis?
13. How are raw materials and finished lots traced?
14. Which export certificates will accompany the shipment?
15. Can your team coordinate document review with our Chinese importer?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GACC a food-safety certificate?

Not exactly. GACC registration is a regulatory registration for eligible overseas food manufacturers exporting to China. It is different from voluntary management-system certifications such as HACCP or ISO 22000.

Does every dried-fruit product use the same GACC category?

No. Classification may depend on the fruit, ingredients, processing method, product format, HS code and CIQ code.

How long is GACC registration valid?

The registration validity period is generally five years. Under the rules effective from June 1, 2026, most eligible registered food enterprises may receive automatic renewal, subject to regulatory conditions and current registration status.

Can a trading company use a manufacturer’s GACC registration?

The goods must be manufactured at the registered facility and fall within its approved product scope. The trading relationship does not allow the registration number to be used for products from an unrelated factory.

Does GACC registration guarantee customs clearance?

No. The shipment must still comply with product standards, labeling, documentation, inspection, quarantine and customs requirements.

Where should buyers verify the registration?

Buyers should use the official China Import Food Enterprise Registration system and the official public database of registered overseas food manufacturers.

Is GACC registration free?

China’s official registration portal states that registration through the official system is free. Businesses should be cautious of unofficial websites claiming to be the mandatory registration portal.

Why GACC Certification for Vietnam Dried Fruits Matters to Importers

For Chinese importers, verifying GACC certification for Vietnam dried fruits is an essential step before confirming a supplier or placing a commercial order. Valid registration helps buyers determine whether the manufacturing facility is recognized for the relevant food category and whether the proposed product falls within its approved export scope. Without proper verification, an importer may face packaging corrections, customs delays, additional inspections or shipment rejection.

However, GACC certification for Vietnam dried fruits should never be evaluated through a registration number alone. Buyers should compare the registered company name, factory address, product category, approved HS and CIQ codes, registration status and packaging information with the actual shipment. This verification is especially important for soft-dried mango, pineapple, papaya, dragon fruit and customized tropical fruit products.

Working with a supplier that understands GACC certification for Vietnam dried fruits can also make product classification, Chinese labeling, document preparation and pre-shipment review more efficient. Therefore, B2B buyers should include GACC certification for Vietnam dried fruits in every supplier audit, purchase contract and China-bound shipment checklist.

Conclusion

GACC certification for Vietnam dried fruits should be treated as a critical market-access checkpoint, not simply as a logo in a supplier presentation.

Before purchasing, B2B buyers should verify:

Factory Identity → Registration Status → Product Scope → HS and CIQ Classification → Packaging Identification → Laboratory Controls → Shipment Documents

The most important point is that a GACC-registered factory is not automatically approved for every dried-fruit product it can manufacture.

The buyer must confirm that the exact product, processing format and customs classification are compatible with the factory’s approved registration scope.

For China-bound orders in 2026, buyers should also update old compliance checklists to reflect GACC Order No. 280, which replaced the previous Order No. 248 framework on June 1, 2026.

To discuss bulk dried fruits, OEM production, private-label packaging or China-market sourcing requirements, visit the QQIMEX official website or follow QQIMEX Exporter Dried Fruits on Facebook.

Send QQIMEX the following information for an accurate project review:

• Target dried-fruit product
• Formula and ingredients
• Destination market
• Estimated order volume
• Bulk or retail packaging
• Target moisture and texture
• Required laboratory testing
• Private-label requirements
• Expected delivery schedule