TRT(SH:600085) Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-12-27 13:20Core Viewpoint - The recent incident involving Tongrentang's "fake krill oil" has highlighted issues of non-compliance in the consumer industry regarding commissioned production, prompting the State Administration for Market Regulation to announce the upcoming release of the "Food Commissioned Production Supervision Management Measures" to clarify responsibilities for food quality and safety between commissioning parties and manufacturers [1][3][4]. Group 1: Regulatory Developments - The State Administration for Market Regulation plans to implement the "Food Commissioned Production Supervision Management Measures" to enhance oversight of commissioned food production practices [1][2]. - A draft of these measures was previously released for public consultation from January 9 to February 8, 2024, but has not yet been formally enacted [1]. - The draft specifies that the commissioning party must be a licensed food producer or a registered seller of pre-packaged food, ensuring accountability in food safety [3][4]. Group 2: Responsibilities and Liabilities - The commissioning party is held jointly responsible for any quality issues arising from the products produced by the commissioned manufacturer, emphasizing the need for oversight [3][5]. - The draft outlines that both the commissioning and commissioned parties must accept civil liability for any food safety violations, with consumers able to seek compensation from either party [5]. - Specific provisions in the draft require the commissioning party to supervise the production process and maintain records of oversight activities [4][5]. Group 3: Industry Practices and Challenges - The commissioned production model is widely used in the food and beverage industry, with major brands relying on contract manufacturers for production [7]. - Issues have arisen in the commissioned production process, such as the low pricing of products leading to compromised quality, as seen in the Tongrentang incident [7][8]. - The reliance on contract manufacturing can lead to risks, including quality control failures and potential damage to brand reputation if the manufacturer does not adhere to safety standards [8][9].