In addition to the general food nutrition and hygiene standards stipulated by the state, green food should also meet the following standards:
(1) The origin of the main raw materials of the product is recognized by the environmental supervision department designated by the Ministry of Agriculture, and the ecological environment is good, which meets the ecological standards of green food.
(2) The production operation procedures of raw materials crops meet the pollution-free control standards of green food.
(3) The production, packaging, storage and transportation of processed foods meet the requirements of the Food Hygiene Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), and the final products are inspected by the food inspection department designated by the Ministry of Agriculture according to the monitoring items of the relevant national food hygiene standards.
(4) The product packaging must conform to the national general food labeling standards and the specific packaging and labeling regulations for green food. According to "Operating Rules for Green Food Production", green food is divided into AA grade and A grade.
AA-grade green food refers to the products that are produced and processed according to specific production operation procedures in the production area where the ecological environment meets the specified standards of green food, and do not use any harmful chemical synthetic substances. The quality and packaging of the products meet the specific standards after testing and inspection, and are recognized by specialized agencies as allowing the use of AA-grade green food.
A-grade green food refers to the products that are allowed to use limited amounts of chemical synthetic substances in the production process in the production area where the ecological environment meets the requirements of green food, and are produced and processed according to specific production operation procedures, and are recognized as the permitted use mark of A-grade green food by specialized agencies.