The world has fallen into a "mask shortage", how can the masks produced be sold abroad?
With the global epidemic, what licenses and qualifications are required for the export of masks produced? I believe this is a problem that many companies engaged in the production and sales of masks want to clarify! ! !
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Global epidemic situation and product demand status
Statistics on March 12: There he been 105 infections of the new crown in the world, and it is currently spreading rapidly: Italy, Iran, South Korea, Spain, France and Germany.
 
With the global epidemic, the market demand for anti-epidemic products such as masks, respirators, goggles, face shields and protective clothing has rapidly increased.
 
The world is currently in a "mask shortage". After all, 50% of the world's masks are imported, and the main raw materials are also imported.
 
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Can masks and other products be exported?
Rumor has it that masks cannot be exported? Now everyone is generally concerned about whether the anti-epidemic materials such as masks can still be exported.
Not being able to export masks is false news!
 
Responding to foreign media on March 5: Masks are free trade products and no trade control measures he been set. Since the outbreak of the epidemic, there has never been a ban on the export of masks and their production raw materials, and companies can carry out related trade in accordance with the principle of marketization.
On March 10, it exported masks to South Korea, the first batch of 5 million (including ordinary masks and N95 masks)
Since it can be exported, the rumored export is restricted. The fundamental reason is that export qualifications are different from overseas requirements.
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What licenses and qualifications do companies need to apply for production and export sales abroad?
1. Licenses and qualifications required for production and sales:
1. Company business license (including relevant business scope) and general taxpayer application
2. Operating (production) license (production link)
 
3. The second-class business registration certificate (sales)
1. In addition to the above qualifications, there are also import and export rights
 
2. What qualifications are required for masks exported to overseas countries?
Export to the U.S.
Necessary information: bill of lading, packing list, FDA
 
Because of the shortage of masks in the United States, USTR issued an announcement on March 6 to provide tariff exemptions for more than 100 related products imported by 27 U.S. companies (once a product is exempted from tariffs, all importers can get the exemption of the product) , Including masks, and disinfectant wipes.
 
For self-use and gift masks, it is recommended that when exporting, you first ask the US if you also need FDA, or purchase masks that he passed the FDA for export.
 
Export to EU
Necessary information: bill of lading, packing list, CE
 
The EU compulsory regulations, export to the EU cannot be cleared without CE.
Class I low-risk products are issued with a CE compliance report. I*, IIA, IIB, and III high-risk products require CE, and the CE mark is marked on the product packaging. "
EU CE also needs to pay attention to the packaging and quality compliance requirements, and European agency information. And keep good, purchase or raw materials.
 
Export to Australia
Necessary information: bill of lading, packing list,
AS/NZS 1716: 2012 is the Australian and New Zealand standard for respiratory protection devices. The procedures and materials that must be used in the manufacturing process of particle-proof masks, as well as the determined test and performance results, must meet the specifications.
Export to Japan
Necessary information: bill of lading, packing list,
PMDA registered companies exporting to Japan who wish to put their products on the Japanese market must meet Japanese Pharmaceutical and Medical Device A (PMD A). Under the requirements of PMD A, the TOROKU registration system requires foreign manufacturers to register manufacturer information with PMDA. .
Export to South Korea
The Korean law is divided into 4 categories (I, II, III, and IV). This classification method is very similar to the European Union's classification method. Class I and Class II equipment must pass the "Information Technology Support Center (MDITAC)", and some Class II (new equipment) and Class III, IV equipment must be approved by Korean Food.
Export to Canada
All products sold in the Canadian market, whether locally produced in Canada or imported, must be approved by the Canadian competent authority-Health Canada for evaluation based on CMDCAS.