From June 2019 to February 2020, a total of 89 batches of imported alcoholic beverages were refused to enter in China, the major product is imported beer, and main reasons include unqualified food labeling, detection of contamination, and illegal usage of food additives, as GACC has issued.

Of the 89 batches products, 50 batches are beer, accounting for 56%; 25 batches are wine, accounting for 28%; 10 batches are Japanese alcoholic beverages (including sake, plum wine, etc.), accounting for 11%; and 4 batches are blended alcoholic beverages (cocktail and liqueur), accounting for 5%.

The 89 batches of imported alcoholic beverages mainly come from the U.S., Japan, Germany, Italy, and Australia, etc. The reasons for not permitting entry are unqualified food labeling, detection of contamination, and illegal usage of food additives. It’s worth noting that among the 89 batches products that have been refused entry, there are some well-known imported brands, as the statistical analysis of data shown.

In addition, in recent years, as domestic beers (such as Tsingtao, Snow beer, Yanjing, etc.) have become increasingly saturated, imported beers, especially imported craft beers, have become to prominence in the China’s beer market, and have been favored by more and more consumers. However, imported craft beers have been listed on the black list as well.

Imported wines are favored by China consumers for their good quality and taste. However, according to statistics, 10 of the 28 batches of imported wine were rejected due to the illegal usage of food additives, accounting for more than 30%.

The details are as follows:

Beer:

Wine:

Japanese alcoholic beverage:

Blended alcoholic beverage: