事关委托生产食品安全，国家监管新规即将发布

Core Viewpoint - The recent incident involving Tongrentang's "fake krill oil" has highlighted issues related to the irregularities in the food industry regarding commissioned production, prompting the State Administration for Market Regulation to announce the upcoming release of the "Supervision and Management Measures for Food Commissioned Production" [3][4]. Group 1: Regulatory Changes - The State Administration for Market Regulation plans to implement stricter regulations on commissioned food production, including clarifying the responsibilities of both parties involved in the production process [3][6]. - A draft of the "Supervision and Management Measures" was released for public consultation in January 2024, but has yet to be formally enacted [3][6]. - The draft specifies that the commissioning party must be a licensed food producer or seller, and that health food commissioning parties must hold the relevant health food production or operating licenses [6][7]. Group 2: Responsibilities and Liabilities - The draft outlines that both the commissioning and commissioned parties share joint civil liability for any food safety violations, ensuring that consumers can seek compensation from either party [8]. - It emphasizes that the commissioning party must supervise the production process and maintain records of their oversight activities [7][8]. - The draft also mandates that contracts for commissioned production must clearly define quality and safety standards, including production processes and technical requirements [7]. Group 3: Industry Insights - The commissioned production model is widely accepted in the food and beverage industry, with major companies utilizing domestic manufacturers for production [10]. - However, issues arise when commissioning parties prioritize profit over product quality, as seen in the Tongrentang incident where the commissioning price was significantly below market rates [10][11]. - Experts suggest that while outsourcing production can optimize resources and enhance brand value, it also increases dependency on suppliers, which can lead to quality control issues [11].