article 1 this law is formulated with a view to ensuring food safety and ensuring public health and life safety.

Article 2 Whoever engages in the following activities within the People's Republic of China shall abide by this Law:

(1) Food production and processing, food sales and catering services;

(2) production and operation of food additives;

(3) the production and operation of packaging materials, containers, detergents and disinfectants used for food and tools and equipment used for food production and operation (hereinafter referred to as food-related products);

(4) food producers and operators use food additives and food-related products;

(5) storage and transportation of food;

(6) Safety management of food, food additives and food-related products.