要“科技”不要“狠活” 全国食品添加剂监管成效显著

Core Viewpoint - The National Market Supervision Administration of China has reported significant progress in the regulation and comprehensive governance of food additives since the implementation of a joint governance plan in April 2023, with thousands of cases addressed and substantial penalties imposed [1][3]. Group 1: Regulatory Actions and Results - Since April 2023, a total of 13,180 cases of illegal use of food additives have been investigated, resulting in fines totaling 90.38 million yuan, with 89 cases referred for criminal prosecution [1][3]. - The inspection data revealed that 2.2745 million batches of food additives were tested in the first three quarters of 2025, with a non-compliance rate of 0.93%, a decrease of 0.02 percentage points compared to the same period last year [3]. Group 2: Key Features of Governance Actions - The governance actions focus on a full-chain rectification approach, covering all stages from production to consumption, and enhancing inter-departmental and regional collaborative supervision [3]. - The initiative targets four major issues, including risks from the production of edible agricultural products, weak management in the production and sale of food additives, and illegal practices in food production and catering [3]. - The principle of "non-essential additives" is emphasized, promoting a dual reduction in the variety and quantity of food additives used [3]. Group 3: Industry Guidance and Future Plans - The administration is guiding industry associations to urge companies to use food additives in a standardized manner and to accurately label products [3]. - Future efforts will focus on strengthening the safety regulation of food additives and consolidating the achievements of the governance actions to ensure food safety for consumers [4].