National Standard of the P.R.C., Paddy rice G/TBT/N/CHN/2091

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Notifying Member: CHINA

If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

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Agency responsible:

State Administration for Market Regulation (Standardization Administration of the P.R.C.)

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Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ],3.2 [ ], 7.2 [ ],Other:

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Products covered (HS codes or national tariff lines. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Paddy rice (HS code(s): 100610); (ICS code(s): 67.060)

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Details of notified document(s) (title, number of pages and languages, means of access): National Standard of the P.R.C., Paddy rice; (6 page(s), in Chinese)

Link to notified document(s) and/or contact details for agency or authority which can provide copies upon request:

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Description of content: This document specifies the terms and definitions, classification, quality requirements, test methods, inspection rules, labelling requirements, as well as packaging, storage, and transportation requirement for paddy rice.

This document applies to the purchase, storage, transportation, processing, and sale of commercial paddy rice.

This document does not apply to special categories of paddy rice other than those specified in this document.

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Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Consumer information, labelling; Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection; Protection of human health or safety; Quality requirements

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Relevant documents:

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Proposed date of adoption: To be determined

Proposed date of entry into force: 12 months after approval

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Provision of comments

Final date for comments: 24 August 2025 (30 days from notification)

[ ] 60 days from notification

Contact details of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification:

WTO/TBT National Notification and Enquiry Center of the People's Republic of China

Tel：+86 10 57954633/ 57954627

E_mail: tbt@customs.gov.cn