中办国办：进一步强化食品安全全链条监管

Core Viewpoint - The recent issuance of the "Opinions on Further Strengthening the Whole-Chain Supervision of Food Safety" aims to establish a robust collaborative regulatory mechanism to ensure food safety from production to consumption [1] Group 1: Regulatory Measures - The "Opinions" propose 21 specific measures across 8 areas to address issues in the supervision of food safety throughout the entire supply chain, from agricultural production to consumer sales [1] - Emphasis is placed on enhancing inspection and quarantine for meat products, including the establishment of an information system for slaughter inspection and the promotion of paperless certification for meat quality [1][2] - A new transportation regulation for bulk liquid food is to be established, which includes defining safety standards for vehicles and issuing transportation permits to ensure dedicated use [2] Group 2: Online Food Sales Regulation - The "Opinions" require online food sales platforms to take responsibility for food safety, including the establishment of dedicated safety management teams and strict vetting of food producers [2][3] - There is a focus on the governance of new online food sales models, such as live streaming and community group buying, with a call for collaboration among various regulatory departments to monitor and address food safety issues [3] - The document emphasizes the need for strict penalties for violations, including both administrative and criminal consequences for illegal activities in food sales [3]