Core Viewpoint - The State Council's Food Safety Committee has issued an opinion to establish an internal reporting reward mechanism for food safety risks, encouraging food industry personnel to report safety hazards through a dedicated system, thereby enhancing food safety management [1][2]. Group 1: Reporting Mechanism - The new reporting mechanism allows food industry employees to report unsafe behaviors, conditions, environmental factors, and management issues directly to their organizations or market regulatory authorities [1]. - The mechanism emphasizes the importance of timely verification and rectification of reported issues by responsible personnel within the production units [1]. - The opinion encourages a combination of material and spiritual incentives for reporting, with significant rewards for reporting major hazards [1]. Group 2: Implementation Challenges - The effectiveness of the reporting mechanism may depend on how well companies implement follow-up actions and verify reported issues, as well as the actual rewards for whistleblowers [2]. - There are concerns about potential conflicts of interest, especially regarding systemic food safety issues that may be well-known within companies, which could affect the motivation for thorough investigations [2]. Group 3: Broader Supervision Mechanisms - The internal reporting mechanism is seen as a supplementary measure to existing external supervision systems, which include involving delivery personnel as food safety supervisors [3]. - Previous regulations have established rewards for whistleblowers who report serious violations of food safety laws, with a maximum reward of 1 million yuan for verified reports [3]. - The protection of whistleblower identities has been strengthened, with penalties for leaking information or aiding offenders in evading consequences [3].