压实食品安全主体责任 连锁企业迎监管新规

Core Viewpoint - The newly established regulations by the State Administration for Market Regulation aim to strengthen the food safety responsibilities of chain enterprises, focusing on preventing systemic and regional food safety risks [1][2]. Group 1: Responsibilities of Headquarters - The regulations require chain enterprises' headquarters to establish and implement a comprehensive food safety risk prevention system that covers all levels, including branches and stores [1]. - Headquarters must clarify their responsibilities in risk assessment, personnel training, procurement inspection, and financial support [1]. - For enterprises with centralized procurement and distribution, headquarters must create a unified mechanism for supplier admission, evaluation, and exit, as well as manage shipping and receiving records [1]. Group 2: Three-Level Management System - The regulations mandate a three-level management system involving headquarters, branches, and stores, which includes daily control, weekly inspections, and monthly assessments [1]. - There is an emphasis on the flow of risk information and supervision measures at each level, ensuring that any identified food safety risks are reported promptly [1]. Group 3: Increased Penalties for Violations - The regulations introduce legal responsibilities for headquarters that fail to train food safety management personnel or establish incident response plans [2]. - Severe violations, such as not implementing required food safety management systems or inspections, can lead to penalties including suspension of operations or revocation of business licenses [2]. - The regulations aim to ensure that chain enterprises take their food safety management responsibilities seriously and do not evade accountability [2].