Government and Policy

China underlines responsibilities for caterers

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2011-02-16 20:52
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BEIJING - China's food watchdog on Wednesday issued a set of regulations specifying the responsibilities for caterers providing food at large events in the latest efforts to ensure food safety.

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According to the rules released by the State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA), designated caterers should set up a special group for food safety management during major mass activities and map out emergency plans in case of accidents.

Also, caterers are required to submit food menus to supervision departments for approval and immediately report any suspect food poisoning cases to activity sponsors.

The document stressed that additives and other food ingredients must be purchased and managed strictly in accordance with laws and regulations.

Meanwhile, sponsors of these activities should cooperate with caterers in making emergency plans, managing food and reporting any accident to supervision departments as soon as possible.