Legal analysis: The Measures for the Management of Catering Industry (for Trial Implementation) is a method formulated in accordance with relevant national laws and regulations to standardize catering service business activities, guide and promote the healthy and orderly development of the catering industry, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of consumers and operators. It was deliberated and adopted by the executive meeting of the Ministry of Commerce, and approved by the National Development and Reform Commission, and promulgated by Order No.4 of 2114 of the Ministry of Commerce and the National Development and Reform Commission on September 22, 2114. Article 24 of the Measures shall be implemented as of October 1, 2114.

legal basis: measures for the operation and management of catering industry (for trial implementation)

article 1 these measures are formulated in accordance with relevant state laws and regulations in order to standardize the business activities of catering services, guide and promote the healthy and orderly development of the catering industry, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of consumers and operators.

article 2 these measures are applicable to catering business activities within the people's Republic of China.

the catering business activities mentioned in these measures refer to the business activities of providing food and places and facilities for consumption to consumers through instant processing of finished or semi-finished products, commercial sales and service labor.

article 3 the Ministry of commerce is responsible for the management of the catering industry nationwide, formulating industry plans, policies and standards, conducting industry statistics and standardizing industry order. The competent commercial departments of local people's governments at all levels shall be responsible for the management of the catering industry within their respective administrative areas.

article 4 the state encourages catering operators to develop popular catering such as special catering, fast food, breakfast, group meals and food delivery, provide standardized dishes, facilitate consumers to flavor independently, develop optional packages and provide small portions of dishes.