Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Food Safety Law.
Article 3 Food safety work shall be based on prevention first, risk management, whole process control and social governance, and a scientific and strict supervision and management system shall be established.
Article 4 Food producers and operators shall be responsible for the food safety of their production and operation.
Food producers and business operators shall engage in production and business activities in accordance with laws, regulations and food safety standards, ensure food safety, be honest and self-disciplined, be responsible to the society and the public, accept social supervision and assume social responsibilities.
Article 5 A food safety committee shall be established in the State Council, and its responsibilities shall be stipulated by the State Council.