New food safety rules in China target schools' cafeterias

New food safety rules in China will take effect on April 15, 2025, targeting organizations with cafeterias. The regulations, issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation, focus on assigning clear responsibility. The rules cover self-operated, contracted, and catered food service models. Both the organization and any contractors must take food safety responsibility, ending practices of inadequate oversight. Schools and kindergartens face stricter requirements, including a principal responsibility system. Violations in these settings will be treated more seriously under the new rules.