Food Safety Supervision and Management
Regulations
Key Provisions of Food Safety Regulations
The following articles outline the comprehensive framework for food safety supervision and management in China, ensuring protection for consumers and proper enforcement mechanisms.
Supervision Focus Areas
- Foods for infants and specific groups
- Health food production and labeling
- High-risk food producers
- Items with potential safety hazards
Inspection Authority
- On-site production inspections
- Sampling of food products
- Review of relevant documents
- Seizure of non-compliant items
- Closure of illegal operations
Detailed Regulatory Articles
Article 109: Annual Supervision Plans
Food and drug supervision departments shall determine inspection focus based on risk assessment results and implement risk classification management. Local governments must organize annual food safety supervision plans that address:
- Special foods for vulnerable groups
- Health food production compliance
- High-risk food operators
- Items showing potential hazards
Article 110: Inspection Measures
Supervision departments have authority to:
- Conduct on-site inspections
- Perform sampling tests
- Review documents and records
- Seize non-compliant products
- Seal illegal operation sites
Article 111-113: Risk Management
When assessments show potential hazards:
- Temporary safety standards must be established
- Rapid testing methods may be employed
- Credit records are maintained for all operators
- Violators face increased inspections
Article 114-117: Enforcement Mechanisms
Provision | Description |
---|---|
Interviews | Officials may interview responsible persons about hazards |
Reporting | Public contact channels must be established |
Training | Officials must be properly trained and assessed |
Accountability | Interviews may be conducted with negligent officials |
Article 118-121: Information Management
Unified Platform
National food safety information platform with uniform disclosure system for:
- National safety status
- Risk warnings
- Major incident reports
Information Control
- Prohibition of false information
- Verification of misleading reports
- Inter-department information sharing
- Criminal case transfers
Food Safety Supervision Framework
The comprehensive regulations establish a multi-layered approach to food safety management, combining risk assessment, strict supervision, public participation, and inter-departmental coordination to ensure the highest standards of food quality and safety for consumers.