Core Points - The National People's Congress Standing Committee approved amendments to the Food Safety Law, effective December 1, 2025, focusing on the regulation of liquid food transportation and the registration of infant formula liquid milk [1] Group 1: Regulatory Changes - The amendments include stricter regulations on the road transportation of key liquid foods, requiring operators to have specialized containers, trained personnel, and management systems to ensure food safety [1] - A licensing system will be implemented for the transportation of key liquid foods, mandating that operators obtain a permit for such activities [1] Group 2: Registration Management - The amendments introduce registration management for infant formula liquid milk, aligning it with the existing regulations for infant formula powder [1] - Producers of infant formula liquid milk must adhere to the registered product formulations and production processes, facing legal consequences for non-compliance [1]

Core Viewpoint - The 17th session of the 14th National People's Congress Standing Committee approved amendments to the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, which will take effect on December 1, 2025. This amendment aims to address new challenges in the food industry and strengthen regulatory measures, particularly for liquid food transportation and infant formula liquid milk [1][2]. Group 1: Liquid Food Transportation Regulation - The amendment introduces a licensing system for the road transportation of key liquid foods, emphasizing strong regulatory measures [1]. - It specifies the obligations of the sender, receiver, and transport operators involved in the road transportation of key liquid foods [1]. - Strict legal responsibilities are established for any unauthorized transportation of key liquid foods, reinforcing the commitment to food safety [1]. Group 2: Infant Formula Liquid Milk Regulation - The amendment clarifies the regulatory framework for infant formula liquid milk, incorporating it into a registration management system [2]. - It prohibits the production of infant formula liquid milk through repackaging and restricts the same company from producing different brands using the same formula [2]. - Production companies are required to adhere to registered or filed product formulas and production processes [2].

Core Viewpoint - The National People's Congress Standing Committee has passed amendments to the Food Safety Law, effective from December 1, 2025, to address new challenges in food safety and enhance regulatory frameworks [1][2]. Group 1: Background and Significance - Food safety is a major public health issue that directly impacts the health and safety of the population, necessitating legal updates to address emerging challenges [2]. - The Food Safety Law was first enacted in 2009 and has undergone several revisions, with the latest amendments focusing on specific issues in liquid food transportation and infant formula management [2]. Group 2: Principles of Amendment - The amendments adopt a "small cut" approach to lawmaking, focusing on prominent issues in food safety and enhancing the legal framework to fill regulatory gaps [3]. - The amendments emphasize the importance of balancing development and safety while establishing reasonable licensing requirements [4]. - Increased penalties and strict legal responsibilities are set for violations related to food safety [5]. Group 3: Main Content of the Amendments - The amendments include three main articles affecting five existing provisions of the Food Safety Law, focusing on two key areas: regulation of liquid food transportation and registration management of infant formula [6]. - Liquid food transportation will require permits, and operators must use specialized containers and comply with strict management protocols [6][7]. - The registration management of infant formula liquid milk is now aligned with that of infant formula powder, imposing similar production and registration requirements [8]. Group 4: Implementation Measures - The amended law will take effect on December 1, 2025, and requires the development of supporting regulations, including specific management rules for liquid food transportation and registration measures for infant formula [9]. - Enhanced collaboration among enforcement agencies is necessary to improve regulatory effectiveness across multiple departments involved in food safety [9]. - Legal education and outreach efforts will be essential to ensure that stakeholders understand and comply with the new regulations [9].

本轮"小切口"修改聚焦社会关注的罐车运输食用油乱象。 具体而言，修正草案规定国家对重点液态食品道路散装运输实行许可制度，规定道路运输经营者从事重 点液态食品散装运输应当具备相应条件，依照规定的程序取得准运证明。草案还明确了发货方、收货 方、承运的道路运输经营者的义务，其中规定承运的道路运输经营者应当在运输容器显著位置喷涂专用 标识，按照国家有关规定使用运输容器并及时清洗，严禁装运食品以外的其他物质。 草案并规定，任何单位和个人不得伪造、变造、篡改重点液态食品道路散装运输的运输记录、运输容器 清洗凭证等单据。国务院食品安全监督管理部门会同国务院有关部门制定重点液态食品目录和重点液态 食品道路散装运输的具体管理规定。 此外，草案还明确规定严厉惩处有关违法行为。对未经许可从事重点液态食品道路散装运输的违法行为 设定严格的法律责任，责令停止重点液态食品道路散装运输经营，没收违法所得，并处五万元以上五十 万元以下罚款。同时，加大对未按要求进行食品贮存、运输和装卸的违法行为的处罚力度，最高将被处 五十万元以下罚款，吊销许可证。 本次将第二次提交立法机关审议的修正草案将有哪些调整？在5日下午举行的全国人大常委会法制工作 委 ...