Announcement No. 10 of 2020 by the State Administration for Market Regulation on Strengthening the Quality and Safety Management of Refrigerated and Frozen Foods.

This Announcement by the State Administration for Market Regulation on Strengthening the Quality and Safety Management of Refrigerated and Frozen Foods (Announcement No. 10 of 2020) aims to enhance food safety during storage and transportation of refrigerated and frozen products. It mandates that non-food business entities engaging in such storage must register relevant details with local regulatory authorities within 30 working days of obtaining a business license. Food producers and business operators (entrusting parties) must verify and retain credentials of storage and transportation service providers (entrusted parties), ensuring compliance with food safety requirements and maintaining full temperature records.
Entrusted parties shall be responsible for adhering to relevant standards in storage and transportation, preserving proper documentation, and retaining records for no less than two years. They are also obligated to report to authorities if they encounter unqualified consignors, spoiled or suspicious food items, or illegally sourced animal products. Lastly, the Announcement calls on local market regulators to intensify inspections, punish violations rigorously, and coordinate with other departments when necessary.