China Cuisine Association issued an open letter on 20 13 12, demanding that the State Administration for Industry and Commerce stop the Beijing Municipal Administration for Industry and Commerce from issuing six unfair format clauses in the catering industry and publicly apologize.
Controversy over "overlord clause" 1: "No bringing your own drinks"
China Cuisine Association believes that under the market economy, catering enterprises and consumers have full freedom of choice. The catering industry is different from monopoly industries, and consumers can vote with their feet. Moreover, at present, the "Price Law", "Consumer Protection Law" and other legal provisions do not make it illegal for catering enterprises to "prohibit bringing their own drinks".
Controversy "overlord clause 2": "If you reduce your reservation, you must inform it fifteen days in advance, otherwise you will be charged in full"
The China Cuisine Association believes that the Beijing Booking Service Contract provided by the Beijing Municipal Administration of Industry and Commerce also emphasizes that both parties can agree on the number of days of advance notice and the liability for breach of contract when the contract is terminated on the premise of consensus. Now it is completely contradictory to write into the overlord clause.
Dispute over "Overlord Clause 3": "Please take good care of your belongings, and we will not be responsible for any loss."
According to the China Cuisine Association, from the perspective of protecting personal and property safety, the public security department requires the service industry to fulfill the obligation of reminding, and police tips will also emphasize the loss of self-confidence after reminding.
Debate on "Overlord Clause 4": "Disinfecting tableware is one yuan" or "Disinfecting tableware is charged separately"
According to the China Cuisine Association, at present, all catering enterprises have adopted the practice of providing consumers with reusable tableware and providing consumers with more choices in the use of sterilized tableware. Moreover, tableware disinfection is carried out in accordance with the notice of the Ministry of Health. Generally, tableware companies will print the words "Disinfecting tableware costs one yuan". The China Cuisine Association believes that if this expression is illegal, catering enterprises are only users, not illegal subjects.