Core Insights - The National Market Supervision Administration reported on the inspection tasks related to food additives for the first three quarters of this year, indicating a total of 2.2745 million batches inspected with a non-compliance rate of 0.93%, a decrease of 0.02 percentage points compared to the same period last year [1] Group 1: Inspection Overview - A total of 2.2745 million batches of food additives were inspected, with 21,200 batches found to be non-compliant [1] - The non-compliance rate of 0.93% reflects a slight improvement from the previous year [1] Group 2: Sampling Methodology - Inspections were conducted using a combination of offline and online methods, covering 31 provinces and major e-commerce platforms [1] - Offline sampling included wholesale markets, farmers' markets, grocery stores, and dining establishments, while online sampling focused on platforms like Pinduoduo, Douyin, and Taobao [1] Group 3: Focus Areas - The inspections targeted 21 major food categories known for issues with food additives, particularly those labeled as "zero additives" or "no preservatives" [1] - Key inspection items included 10 types of food additives across 31 testing projects, focusing on sweeteners, colorants, preservatives, leavening agents, color protectants, and bleaching agents [1] Group 4: Results and Actions - No non-compliant samples were found in seven major food categories, including beverages and dairy products [1] - However, violations were detected in 14 categories, with common issues related to the use of sulfur dioxide as a bleaching agent, sweeteners like saccharin, and preservatives such as dehydroacetic acid [1] - The market supervision authorities took immediate action against non-compliant products, including recalls and legal penalties for offending companies [1]