Investigations of certification agencies were conducted in four Chinese cities: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou and Qingdao. Based on an analysis of the data and information obtained, the status and character of agro-food certification in China were assessed. The main obstacle for development of agro-food certification was identified as the lack of market acceptance for it. In conclusion, the paper provides some suggestions for improving agro-food certification in China.

<正>开展第三方认证被广泛视为提高产品品质和声誉、增强竞争力的有效手段之一。无公害农产品、绿色食品和有机食品认证是当前我国农产品质量安全第三方认证3种基本的产品认证类型。近年来,这3种产品认证都有不同程度的发展,并各自取得了可喜的成效。