Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the revised national food safety standard for sterilized milk mandates that pure milk production must solely use raw milk, rendering products containing reconstituted milk as non-compliant [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Response - During the 6-month transition period, dairy companies are employing various strategies to eliminate non-compliant products, with retail channels being the primary focus for clearance [2]. - Major brands like Bright Dairy and Yili have proactively removed products containing reconstituted milk from shelves, utilizing promotions to clear remaining stock by the end of August [2]. - Smaller dairy companies are converting non-compliant products into fortified milk, while some are resorting to destruction of unsold products, ensuring compliance with regulations [2]. Group 2: Company Strategies - Leading companies such as Mengniu, Yili, and Bright Dairy have adapted their supply chains to meet the new standards, with Mengniu reporting a 100% raw milk procurement rate and plans to cease the use of reconstituted milk by the end of 2024 [3]. - Smaller enterprises are restructuring their supply chains, with some signing contracts for significant raw milk supplies, resulting in cost reductions compared to reconstituted milk [3]. - The industry is collectively updating product labels to remove references to reconstituted milk, focusing on terms like "pure milk" [3]. Group 3: Regulatory Actions - Regulatory authorities are initiating special inspections to verify compliance with the new standards, focusing on raw material procurement records and production processes [4]. - Non-compliant companies face penalties up to ten times the value of the goods involved, emphasizing the importance of adherence to the new regulations [4]. - The new regulations allow for the continued use of reconstituted milk in products like yogurt and cheese, provided that ingredient lists are properly labeled, thus balancing industry standards with resource management [4].