In accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China, and the provisions of the Protocol between the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) and the Department of Agriculture of the Republic of South Africa on Supplementary Phytosanitary Requirements for Citrus Fruits Exported from South Africa to China, the cold treatment requirements for fresh citrus fruits (excluding lemons) exported from South Africa to China are hereby adjusted with immediate effect. 

1. The cold treatment shall meet either of the following conditions:

    (1) Fruit pulp temperature at –0.2°C or below for a continuous period of no less than 16 days; or

    (2) Fruit pulp temperature at 1.0°C or below for a continuous period of no less than 19 days.

2. Other requirements for fresh citrus fruits exported from South Africa to China shall be implemented in accordance with GACC Announcement No. 66 of 2021.

April 22, 2026

For further details, please refer to the Chinese version here.

Disclaimer:

This is a precise English translation of the original Chinese version and is provided for reference only. In the event of any discrepancy, the Chinese version shall prevail.