罚没超9千万元，市场监管总局严打食品添加剂滥用“狠活”

Core Viewpoint - The core issue is not the use of food "technology" but the illegal addition and misuse of food additives, which has raised significant public concern [1] Regulatory Actions - The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has intensified efforts to regulate food additives, emphasizing that while food additives can enhance safety when used properly, they are often misused by unscrupulous operators [1] - A comprehensive governance action against the abuse of food additives was launched in April, involving six departments, focusing on the entire supply chain from farm to table [1] Key Features of Governance Action - The governance action covers the entire process from agricultural product sources, production and sale of additives, to food production, catering processing, and online sales, enhancing departmental collaboration [1] - It targets four major pain points: risks from the source, weak links in production and operation, violations of "two excesses" (exceeding scope and limits), and online sales issues, with strict enforcement of regulations [1] - The initiative promotes a "non-essential not to add" principle, encouraging companies to minimize the use of additives while ensuring safety, aiming for a reduction in both variety and quantity of additives [1] Industry Self-Regulation - Industry associations have been guided to issue initiatives urging companies to adhere to principles of truthful labeling in research, production, and labeling [2] Enforcement and Accountability - The governance action has yielded significant results, with 13,180 cases of "two excesses" investigated, involving a total of 23.31 million yuan, and fines totaling 90.38 million yuan, with 89 cases referred to law enforcement for criminal prosecution [3] - The SAMR has warned food producers that while the decision to add additives is optional, maintaining quality, safety, and integrity is mandatory, with poor compliance leading to severe consequences [3]