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走向全流程监管 六部门联手织密食品添加剂风险防控网
Bei Jing Shang Bao·2025-05-07 13:18

Core Viewpoint - The newly issued "Comprehensive Governance Plan for the Abuse of Food Additives" aims to establish a full-process regulatory system from farm to table, addressing the entire supply chain of agricultural products, food, and food additives [1][4]. Group 1: Regulatory Measures - The plan emphasizes strict control at the source, targeting illegal use of banned agricultural inputs and toxic substances in food production [4]. - For the first time, the plan includes the regulation of chemical products masquerading as food additives, requiring the establishment of a list of key chemical enterprises to cut off illegal raw material channels [4]. - The customs authority will enhance inspection and quarantine of imported food additives, utilizing big data to identify undeclared industrial-grade materials posing as food additives [4]. Group 2: Industry Transformation - The plan signifies a shift in food safety governance from "post-incident punishment" to "systematic prevention," establishing clearer behavioral guidelines for the industry [4]. - The comprehensive governance approach addresses the root causes of food additive abuse by focusing on all stages of the supply chain, rather than just the consumer end [4]. - Analysts predict that stricter regulations will lead to increased industry consolidation, with smaller companies that misuse additives being eliminated, while leading firms will expand their market share through faster transformation [6]. Group 3: Public Awareness and Standards - As public awareness of food safety increases, there is a growing preference for natural and green foods, alongside concerns about food additives [5]. - The new national standard for food additives (GB 2760—2024) has been implemented, revising the usage limits and ranges for various preservatives and additives [5]. - The joint efforts of multiple departments to address food additive abuse will promote a transition from reliance on additives to innovation in food processing, aiming for a balance between safety and development [5].