The new policy takes effect on December 1! Certain procedures in the registration of pesticides and fertilizers will now be processed entirely through an electronic approval system.

Release Date:

2021-11-24

On November 22, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs issued an announcement stating that, in order to thoroughly implement the State Council’s “delegation, regulation, and service” reform principles, enhance approval efficiency, improve service quality, and further facilitate applicants for administrative licenses, it has decided to adopt end-to-end electronic processing for 11 administrative licensing matters, including “quarantine approval for the import of agricultural seeds and seedlings from abroad,” along with certain sub-items and specific license scenarios (see appendix).

Effective December 1, 2021, paper application forms and supporting documents are no longer required for licensing matters or licensing scenarios. Applicants may submit their applications and upload electronic versions of the required documents through the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs’ government service platform, where they can promptly access information on the acceptance and approval status. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs will accept and review applications based on the online submissions and render a decision. Upon approval, the Ministry will issue a public announcement or deliver the relevant certificate or approval document. Applicants shall be responsible for the authenticity of the materials they submit. Any applicant found to have concealed relevant information, provided false materials, or obtained an administrative license through deception or other improper means shall be subject to penalties in accordance with the Administrative Licensing Law and other applicable laws and regulations.

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