The State Administration for Market Regulation has released a draft amendment to the Food Safety Law for public feedback. The proposal introduces mandatory AI-powered monitoring, requiring food businesses to install surveillance equipment at critical risk points. This data must be integrated into government information systems to enable remote inspections via IoT and video monitoring.
The draft mandates that food producers and online platforms appoint dedicated safety officers and supervisors. It establishes strict requirements for production records and introduces new protocols for postal services, including real-name registration and security screenings for food shipments. The rules also clarify the responsibilities for outsourced production.
A new section dedicated to school food safety mandates that principals and directors hold primary responsibility for safety, including the implementation of supervised meal programs. The draft also regulates online food sales, requiring tiered registration for platforms and defining the liabilities of livestreamers and operators. Cross-border e-commerce firms are now explicitly held responsible for the safety of imported food products.
The amendment expands risk monitoring to include food additives and related products, while classifying infant supplementary food as special food subject to registration. It prohibits misleading labeling and advertising. Furthermore, the legal framework introduces a credit management system for food safety and implements cross-departmental penalties for violations, with stricter personal liability for intentional misconduct.
