中经评论：预制菜国标推动行业更规范

Core Viewpoint - The national standard for pre-prepared dishes has been released for public consultation, aiming to clarify consumer rights and safety regulations in the industry [1][2] Group 1: National Standard and Consumer Rights - The new national standard emphasizes consumer needs by proposing to ban preservatives and strictly control additives, which is welcomed by consumers [1] - There is a discrepancy between the public's understanding of pre-prepared dishes and the national standard, as "net vegetables" and "dishes made in central kitchens" are not classified as pre-prepared dishes [1] - Concerns arise that restaurants may use products from central kitchens without transparency regarding their quality and storage duration [1] Group 2: Regulation and Transparency - The issues related to pre-prepared dishes stem from restaurants misrepresenting central kitchen products as freshly cooked, similar to attending a live concert but receiving a recording instead [2] - To address these issues, two additional documents are necessary: the "Announcement on Promoting Self-Disclosure in the Catering Sector" and the previously issued "National Standard for Central Kitchen Operation Management" [2] - The new announcement encourages restaurants to disclose the processing methods of their dishes, potentially leading to clearer labeling on menus regarding the use of central kitchen semi-finished products or pre-prepared dishes [2] Group 3: Implementation and Market Response - The central kitchen standard is a recommended national standard, and the announcement merely encourages disclosure, leaving implementation to the discretion of businesses [3] - The market is expected to adapt to the standards, with many restaurants already highlighting their freshly cooked offerings to attract consumers [3] - Consumer acceptance of pre-prepared dishes has grown, as evidenced by the popularity of various pre-prepared items during festive seasons, indicating that transparency is key to consumer trust [3]