专项抽检超227万批次、查办案件逾1.3万件——堵住食品添加剂使用漏洞

Core Insights - The article highlights the ongoing efforts and results of China's food additive regulation, emphasizing a decrease in non-compliance rates and the implementation of stricter measures to ensure food safety [1][2][4]. Group 1: Regulatory Actions and Results - In the first three quarters of this year, national market regulatory authorities conducted 2.2745 million batches of food additive inspections, detecting 21,200 non-compliant samples, resulting in a non-compliance rate of 0.93%, a decrease of 0.02 percentage points compared to the same period last year [1][2]. - The regulatory authorities have taken action against 13,180 cases of excessive or unauthorized use of food additives, with a total involved amount of 23.31 million yuan and fines totaling 90.38 million yuan, of which 89 cases have been referred to law enforcement [1][2]. Group 2: Focus Areas and Challenges - The regulatory focus includes high-risk categories such as edible agricultural products, vegetable products, and grain processing products, particularly those labeled as "zero additive" or "no preservatives" [2][3]. - Despite progress, there are still areas where illegal addition and abuse of food additives persist, indicating a risk of resurgence in these practices [2][4]. Group 3: Industry Standards and Compliance - New guidelines for meat product production have been established, requiring strict adherence to standards for food additive usage, including specific quantities and types [3][4]. - In the beverage sector, production companies are mandated to establish product formula management systems to ensure compliance with national food safety standards regarding food additives [4]. Group 4: Industry Self-Regulation and Future Directions - The China Food Industry Association emphasizes the importance of self-regulation within the industry, advocating for reduced reliance on food additives and promoting the principle of "no unnecessary addition" [4]. - The market regulatory authorities plan to continue enhancing the safety supervision of food additive production and usage, aiming to solidify the achievements of the regulatory actions and ensure consumer safety [4].