Food Packaging Rectification in Haibowan, Inner Mongolia: Five Measures to Strengthen Oversight

To protect consumers and support safer food consumption, the Haibowan Industry and Commerce Sub-bureau in Inner Mongolia has recently launched a targeted rectification campaign on food packaging utensils, combining regulation with guidance.

First, routine oversight is being strengthened. Duties are assigned to named staff so that supervision is carried out properly; the bureau is focusing on bulk food sales in farmers' markets, supermarkets and food outlets, while increasing inspections in residential neighborhoods, communities, the urban-rural fringe and remote areas. The aim is to close supervision gaps and ensure problems are found and handled quickly. So far, 730 substandard 'three-no' plastic food packaging bags have been seized.

Second, legal awareness is being promoted. Through Food Safety Awareness Week and other channels, the bureau is publicizing the Food Safety Law, the Law on the Protection of Consumer Rights and Interests, the Product Quality Law and related rules, along with practical tips on telling safe food packaging from unsafe packaging. This is intended to guide businesses toward lawful operation and help consumers better protect themselves.

Third, industry self-discipline is encouraged. Strict management standards have been set for the food packaging bag processing and manufacturing sector, with responsibility statements signed, sales ledgers created and product flows clearly recorded. For other packaging bags, producers are required to clearly note that they are not suitable for food contact. In addition, enterprises and self-employed traders recognized by the sub-bureau as consumer-assured shops are encouraged to use safe food packaging, setting an example for other food operators to operate honestly and reject unsafe food packaging.

Fourth, the credit system is being improved. During annual inspections and license checks, files are created for food operators under the bureau's supervision, the types of food packaging they use are recorded, credit-based classified supervision is applied, and the long-term oversight mechanism is further refined.

Fifth, support is being increased. The bureau has researched the bulk food market and is actively guiding Wuhai's larger, capable food packaging manufacturers to upgrade their operations, offering policy and business guidance to help clean up the food packaging market.

— This article is reposted from China Packaging Network (pack.cn). Original link: http://news.pack.cn/show-362017.html