Jinan Associations Launch Five-Point Initiative Against Excessive Product Packaging

Against the backdrop of excessive product packaging, the Jinan Consumers Association and the Jinan Food Industry Association have jointly issued a five-point initiative to operators across Jinan under the theme “oppose excessive product packaging and practice a simple, moderate philosophy.”

The joint initiative aims to promote frugality, oppose waste and curb excessive packaging in products such as mooncakes.

First, operators are called on to adopt green and low-carbon development, “practice economy and oppose waste,” build a green development model, encourage green consumption, reject extravagance and over-packaging, help mass consumer goods return to their traditional cultural origins, and foster positive social customs.

Second, they should carefully study relevant laws, regulations and standards, strictly implement national standards for “restricting excessive packaging of commodities,” and jointly safeguard the healthy development of the mooncake market.

Third, operators should refuse to purchase and sell over-packaged mooncakes and set reasonable prices for mooncake products. Instead of spending time and effort on packaging as a “face” exercise, they should concentrate on the “substance” of product quality, variety and flavor, and pursue real breakthroughs.

Fourth, mooncake procurement and processing should comply with national standards for “restricting excessive packaging of commodities.” Operators should not purchase or sell over-packaged mooncakes and should provide simple, practical sales packaging for loose mooncakes. Suppliers are encouraged to simplify packaging and use green, eco-friendly packaging that can serve other purposes, thereby reducing waste and enhancing social benefits.

Fifth, regular and diverse publicity efforts should guide consumers toward scientific and rational consumption, encourage them to buy mooncakes that save resources and use simple packaging, and help create a healthy consumption environment.

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, the two associations will jointly carry out consumer supervision. In accordance with mandatory national standards and taking into account the “parallel application of two standards” during the transition period, they will monitor excessive mooncake packaging, including mixed gift boxes, advocating that mooncake products return to food’s essential attributes and simple, moderate packaging.

Source: China Packaging Network (pack.cn), original link: http://news.pack.cn/show-379098.html