Norms of Guangdong Provincial Administration for Market Regulation for Food Safety Supervision Sampling, Reinspection, and Objection Handling.

This document issued by the Guangdong Provincial Market Supervision Administration outlines the norms and procedures for food safety supervision, sampling, retesting, and handling objections. It aims to enhance efficiency, protect the rights of food producers, and mitigate food safety risks in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. The document defines retesting as the process where food producers dispute the inspection results of sampled food and request a retest of backup samples. Objections refer to situations where food producers disagree with sampling processes, sample authenticity, testing methods, or standards and apply for resolution. Retesting organizations must document the integrity of backup samples upon receipt and report any discrepancies promptly. The document also specifies timelines for retesting organizations to submit retesting conclusions to the competent market supervision authorities and notify relevant parties. Regarding objections, the competent market supervision authorities must verify objections related to sampling processes promptly and provide written conclusions within specified timelines.