“贴牌加工”等食品委托生产将面临监管新规

Core Viewpoint - The State Administration for Market Regulation has released a new regulation on food entrusted production management, effective from December 1, 2026, to address issues of regulatory evasion and food safety risks associated with entrusted production methods [1][2]. Group 1: Responsibilities of Entrusting Parties - The regulation requires entrusting parties to comply with legal requirements regarding food production and operation licenses, establish a food safety management system, and supervise the production activities of entrusted parties [1]. - Entrusting parties must regularly inspect and evaluate the safety status of the entrusted food products and are responsible for the food safety of the entrusted production [1][2]. - It is prohibited for entrusting parties to encourage or coerce entrusted parties to violate laws and food safety standards [1]. Group 2: Responsibilities of Entrusted Parties - Entrusted parties must legally obtain food production licenses that include the specific food varieties being produced under the entrusted agreement and must have the necessary production and food safety assurance capabilities [2]. - They are required to accept supervision from entrusting parties and are responsible for their production activities, including maintaining records of incoming materials and rejecting any production activities that violate laws and standards [2]. Group 3: Reporting and Legal Accountability - The regulation introduces a food entrusted production reporting system and standardizes contracts related to food safety matters [2]. - It emphasizes the importance of food recall management for entrusted production and establishes corresponding penalties for legal violations [2].