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Core Viewpoint - Inner Mongolia has implemented a significant upgrade in school canteen management by transitioning from outsourced services to self-operated canteens in all primary and secondary schools and kindergartens starting September 1, 2023, ensuring better food safety and nutrition for students [1][15]. Group 1: Food Safety and Management - The previous outsourcing model raised concerns about food safety, nutrition, and the proper allocation of meal fees, prompting a reform to enhance food safety standards [3]. - From 2024, comprehensive inspections of school canteens will be conducted in Hohhot, with multiple departments collaborating to identify and address safety hazards [3]. - Ulaanbaatar has established detailed food safety operation guidelines to standardize canteen operations [5]. Group 2: Parental Involvement and Transparency - Many schools in Hohhot have opened their canteens to parents for regular inspections, fostering transparency and trust [5]. - Xilin Gol League has invited parents to participate in supervision and has developed a centralized procurement and acceptance method for food ingredients, enhancing transparency in the procurement process [9]. - Baotou has implemented a star-rating system for canteens and established suggestion boxes to encourage community oversight of food safety [10]. Group 3: Nutritional Improvements - Under the self-operated model, schools can directly manage food procurement and preparation, ensuring high-quality ingredients, such as locally sourced beef and lamb, and fresh vegetables [12]. - The self-operated canteen model has led to improved safety and nutrition in meals, with dedicated funding for meal expenses, thereby enhancing the overall health and well-being of students [15].