These Measures aim further strengthen the management of quarantine examination and approval of imported animals and plants, and prevent the introduction of animal infectious diseases, parasitic diseases, dangerous plant diseases, pests, weeds and other harmful organisms. The General Administration of Customs shall uniformly manage the quarantine examination and approval work stipulated in these Measures. The General Administration of Customs shall formulate, adjust and promulgate the catalogue of the animals and plants which need to be under quarantine examination and approval, and shall also be responsible for issuing quarantine permits for the quarantine of entry animals and plants. Procedures and requirements to apply for quarantine permits are set out in these Measures.