The current Food Safety Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) was revised on 2065438+February 29th, 2008. [2]
Chinese name
People's Republic of China (PRC) Food Safety Law
issuer
the National People's Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC)
Date of adoption
2065438+April 24, 2005
execution date
20 15 10 1 day
Current version
2018 65438+modified on February 29th.
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Adopted at the 7th meeting of the 11th NPC Standing Committee on February 28th, 2009.
2065438+Revised at the 14th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 12th NPC on April 24th, 2005.
According to the decision of the Seventh Session of the Standing Committee of the 13th NPC on February 29th, 20 18+08 on amending the Product Quality Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) and other five laws [2].
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Chapter I General Principles
Article 1 This Law is formulated to ensure food safety and public health and life safety.
Article 2 Whoever engages in the following activities within the territory of People's Republic of China (PRC) shall abide by this Law:
(a) food production and processing (hereinafter referred to as food production), food sales and catering services (hereinafter referred to as food business);
(2) Production and operation of food additives;
(3) Production and operation of packaging materials, containers, detergents and disinfectants for food and tools and equipment for food production and operation (hereinafter referred to as food-related products);
(four) the use of food additives and food-related products by food producers and operators;
(5) Storage and transportation of food;
(6) Safety management of food, food additives and food-related products.
The quality and safety management of edible agricultural products (hereinafter referred to as edible agricultural products) shall comply with the provisions of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on the Quality and Safety of Agricultural Products. However, the sales of edible agricultural products, the formulation of relevant quality and safety standards, the publication of relevant safety information and the provisions of this law on agricultural inputs shall abide by the provisions of this law.