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Exhibition Recap | Pet Fair Asia Concludes Successfully 

Ring One — Your Compliance Partner for Overseas Pet Food Entering China

After several exciting days, Pet Fair Asia has successfully come to a close. As one of China’s leading exhibitions for the pet industry, the event brought together a large number of pet brands, manufacturers, traders, and distributors from China and around the world. It also served as an important offline platform for communication and business connections within the imported pet food industry.

At this year’s exhibition, Ring One showcased its comprehensive regulatory compliance services for imported pet food. Our booth welcomed a steady stream of visitors throughout the event. Representatives from overseas manufacturers, international pet brands, and Chinese importers and trading companies visited our booth for face-to-face discussions, bringing real-world market access challenges and regulatory questions directly to our compliance consultants.

(Figure 1: Ring One Booth at Pet Fair Asia)

(Figure 2: On-site Consultations with Overseas Clients)

During the exhibition, we welcomed clients from a wide range of countries and regions, including the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Germany, Poland, South Korea, Thailand, Romania, and Taiwan, China.

The products discussed were also highly diverse, covering various categories of pet food, including complete pet food (including canned staple food), pet treats, pet nutritional supplements, and other pet food products.

(Figure 3: On-site Consultations with Overseas Clients)

Many overseas brands are optimistic about the growth potential of China’s pet consumer market, but they are not yet familiar with China’s regulatory requirements for imported pet food and feed products. Many visitors came to us with practical questions: Is pet food from their country or region eligible for export to China? How can an overseas manufacturing facility complete GACC registration? What documents are required for MARA import registration? What issues should companies pay particular attention to regarding formula compliance, Chinese labeling, and quarantine approval? And how can they avoid problems such as customs clearance delays or rejected shipments after the goods arrive in China?

(Figure 4: One-on-One Project Assessment with Our Compliance Consultants)

For each client, our team provided advice based on their specific products and manufacturing situation rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach. We assessed their circumstances and mapped out a practical pathway for entering the Chinese market. #petfood

From country/region market access assessment and GACC registration for overseas manufacturing facilities to product registration, formula and label compliance, and quarantine permit applications, our consultants explained the key regulatory requirements and potential risks throughout the entire process. We also provided practical recommendations to help overseas brands avoid unnecessary delays and compliance issues.

(Figure 5: On-site Consultations with Overseas Clients)

We would also like to remind our industry partners that a product being compliant in its home market does not necessarily mean it can be directly imported and sold in China. Before entering China through general trade, products must meet the applicable market access requirements, ingredient compliance requirements, and regulatory registration requirements.

Imported pet food is regulated as imported feed in China. Compliance may involve country/region market access, GACC registration of overseas manufacturing facilities, MARA import feed registration, Chinese label compliance, and quarantine approval. Each step is essential. Missing any part of the compliance process may result in delays, import difficulties, or additional financial costs for the company.