China News Service, August 27, Ministry of Commerce spokesperson Gao Feng revealed on the 27th that the Ministry of Commerce is working with relevant departments to study and formulate relevant policies and measures to stop food waste.
Gao Feng disclosed the above information at a regular press conference of the Ministry of Commerce on the 27th. A reporter asked at the meeting: Recently, there has been an upsurge of eliminating waste and saving food in various places. How will the next step at the national level be to improve the catering economy regulations? Will there be measures to stop catering waste?
Gao Feng said that in recent years, the Ministry of Commerce, in conjunction with relevant departments, has carried out "Strict Diligence and Frugality, Opposing Extravagance and Waste" in the field of catering, and advocated "CD Action", and achieved certain results.
In order to further promote catering economy and stop catering waste, on the basis of preliminary research and discussion, the Ministry of Commerce is working with relevant departments to study and formulate relevant policies and measures to stop catering waste, support industry associations to play a self-discipline role, and promote the establishment of a long-term effect to stop catering waste mechanism. In terms of improving catering economy regulations, the Ministry of Commerce will work with relevant departments to issue relevant standards for green catering, formulate and revise a number of industry standards, and some are currently seeking industry and public opinions. The Ministry of Commerce will make timely amendments and improvements based on the opinions and suggestions of all parties, and strive to introduce them as soon as possible.