The night was as dark as thick ink, casting a tranquil glow over the Hongqi Production Brigade. Inside the new factory of the "Natural Flavor" food workshop, a few kerosene lamps still shone with a dim yellow light, illuminating the newly debugged automated production line. The metal casings of the machines gleamed with a cold luster, yet retained a trace of warmth from the daytime hustle and bustle.

Lin Wanqiu stood beside the production line, her fingertips lightly tracing the brand-new vacuum sealing equipment, yet her mind remained focused. The successful technological upgrade had solved the problems of product packaging and shelf life, but the complexities of overseas markets far exceeded her expectations. During the day, news came from the foreign trade company that a batch of strawberry jam destined for Southeast Asia had been detained by customs for failing to comply with local food labeling regulations, facing the risk of being returned or destroyed.

“Labeling regulations?” Shen Tingzhou frowned, spreading the regulatory documents sent by the foreign trade company on the table. “We clearly labeled the ingredients and production date according to domestic standards, so why is it not allowed abroad?” The densely packed foreign language clauses on the documents were like gibberish, and even the translated versions were confusing due to the obscure professional terminology.

Lin Wanqiu looked at the documents, her heart filled with anxiety. This batch of goods was of considerable value; if it were returned, it would not only cause huge economic losses but also damage the reputation of "Natural Taste" in overseas markets. She knew all too well that the rules of the international market varied greatly, and each country had different requirements for food labeling, ingredients, and quarantine. If she couldn't grasp these requirements accurately, similar problems would continue to occur.

"If only I understood some of the rules of international trade," Lin Wanqiu murmured to herself, her eyes filled with helplessness. Just as she was at her wit's end, the jade pendant on her chest suddenly heated up slightly, and a warm current spread from her neck to her whole body. A thought struck her, and she subconsciously closed her eyes, her consciousness instantly entering a spatial dimension.

Within the space, the once familiar skill panel had undergone a complete transformation. Next to the Agriculture and Food Processing knowledge module, a brand-new module was emitting a soft glow, clearly displaying the six large characters "International Trade Knowledge Base." Below the module, there were several subcategories, including customs regulations, labeling standards, quarantine procedures, and trade terms, resembling a vast treasure trove of knowledge waiting for her to explore.

Lin Wanqiu was overjoyed. She reached out and touched the module, and a vast amount of knowledge instantly flooded her mind. From food import regulations of different countries to the specific application of international trade terms; from the detailed customs declaration process to the standardized requirements for product labeling, everything was covered and explained in detail. She felt as if she were in a professional international trade classroom, and the previously obscure rules became clear and easy to understand.

"That's wonderful! There's always a way out!" Lin Wanqiu was so excited that she couldn't contain herself. She quickly checked the food labeling regulations of various Southeast Asian countries. It turned out that in addition to requiring the labeling of ingredients and production date, the local regulations also required the labeling of nutrition facts, allergen warnings, and importer information in the local language. Their products were missing all of these details.

As her consciousness left the space, Lin Wanqiu opened her eyes, the confusion gone, replaced by a confident determination. "Tingzhou, I know where the problem lies!" She picked up the document and pointed to several clauses, saying, "Southeast Asian countries have more detailed requirements for food labeling than we imagined. We need to supplement the nutritional information, allergen warnings, and local language labeling."

Upon hearing this, Shen Tingzhou's eyes flashed with surprise: "How did you suddenly come to know all this?" He knew that Lin Wanqiu had never been involved in international trade, so how could she be so knowledgeable about foreign regulations?

Lin Wanqiu smiled slightly, offering no further explanation, and simply said, "Now is not the time to talk about this. We need to find a solution quickly, otherwise it will be troublesome if the goods are destroyed." She then shared the knowledge she had learned from the spatial dimension with Shen Tingzhou, explaining in detail the necessary supplementary information and specific operational methods.

Shen Tingzhou was increasingly surprised as he listened. Lin Wanqiu's words were professional and precise, not at all like those of a novice. Although he had some doubts, seeing his wife's confident demeanor, he didn't ask any more questions and immediately said, "Okay, let's organize people now to remake the labels and try to solve the problem as soon as possible."

Over the next few days, the food processing workshop bustled with activity once again. Lin Wanqiu personally designed new labels based on the standards in the spatial knowledge base, annotating all required information in Chinese, English, and the local language. The workers, meanwhile, worked overtime to remove the old labels from the detained goods and affix brand-new ones.

Meanwhile, Lin Wanqiu also used her spatial knowledge to guide Shen Tingzhou in preparing various documents required for customs declaration, including certificates of origin, quarantine reports, and trade contracts. She explained in detail the filling specifications and precautions for each document to ensure the declaration process went smoothly.

Nian An also joined in, using his excellent English skills to help Lin Wanqiu check the translations of the English labels to ensure there were no grammatical errors or ambiguities. Nian Xi, on the other hand, helped the workers distribute the labels, her small figure busy in the workshop, her face full of seriousness.

However, things didn't go smoothly. They encountered trouble while preparing the certificate of origin. Local customs required that the certificate of origin be issued by an authoritative institution, but they had never gone through the relevant procedures before and didn't know who to contact.

Lin Wanqiu entered the space again to research relevant information. She learned that a certificate of origin needed to be applied for from the local Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, and required a series of supporting documents such as production records and raw material purchase vouchers. She immediately informed Shen Tingzhou of this information, urging him to prepare the necessary materials and go to the Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau as soon as possible.

Shen Tingzhou didn't dare to delay and set off early the next morning with the necessary documents. The process wasn't smooth; the staff questioned them in detail about their product manufacturing process and the source of their raw materials. Relying on the information Lin Wanqiu had prepared in advance, Shen Tingzhou patiently answered all their questions and finally successfully obtained the certificate of origin.

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