网络食品安全监管领域拟出新规：平台企业应设“食品安全总监”

Core Viewpoint - The State Administration for Market Regulation has drafted the "Regulations on the Supervision and Management of Food Safety Responsibilities of Third-Party Platforms and Online Food Sales Enterprises" to enhance online food safety supervision and enforce responsibilities on platform enterprises and online food sales companies [1][2][4]. Group 1: Regulatory Framework - The draft consists of 23 articles that strengthen food safety management requirements for platform enterprises and online food sales companies across various dimensions, including management personnel allocation, operational mechanisms, supervision, and legal responsibilities [1][3]. - The regulations require platform enterprises to appoint food safety directors and food safety personnel commensurate with the scale of the enterprise, food categories, online food transaction volume, and risk levels [1][4]. Group 2: Responsibilities and Obligations - The draft clarifies the division of responsibilities between platform enterprises and online food sales companies, mandating them to sign contracts that specify food safety responsibilities [4][7]. - It emphasizes that food safety directors and personnel must possess the capability to identify and mitigate food safety risks, handle complaints, and manage emergency responses [4][7]. Group 3: Implementation and Compliance - The regulations introduce a "daily control, weekly inspection, monthly scheduling" mechanism for food safety management, requiring food safety personnel to undergo at least 40 hours of training annually [4][5]. - Non-compliance with the established food safety management system may result in penalties, including warnings, fines, suspension of operations, or revocation of licenses [5]. Group 4: Industry Impact - The new regulations are expected to enhance the precision of food safety management, targeting issues like "ghost takeout" businesses that operate without physical establishments [6][7]. - The shift from a "rough" to a "refined" regulatory approach aims to prevent food safety risks by solidifying the responsibilities of platform enterprises and online food sales companies [7].