The Ministry of Agriculture intends to stipulate that no green food mark may be used without authorization

On February 6th, according to the website of the State Council Legal Affairs Office, the Ministry of Agriculture announced today the "Administrative Measures on Green Food Labeling (Draft for Soliciting Opinions)". The request for commentary stipulates that no entity or individual may use green without the permission of the China Green Food Development Center. Food sign.

In order to strengthen the management of the use of green food signs and protect the legitimate rights and interests of producers, producers and consumers, the Ministry of Agriculture issued the “Green Food Marks” issued in 1993 in accordance with the Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Quality and Safety of Agricultural Products and the Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China. The "Administrative Measures" have been revised and public opinions are solicited.

The Exposure Draft pointed out that the use of a green food mark certificate is a proof of the applicant's legal use of a green food mark. It should specify the product name, brand name, certified unit and its information code, approved output, product number, and the mark's use validity period. , licensing agencies and other content; without the permission of the China Green Food Development Center, no unit or individual may use the green food logo or use the green food logo for non-licensed products and their business activities.

The draft of the Exposure consists of five chapters and thirty-two articles, which mainly stipulate the following contents:

The first is to clarify the conditions that products that use the green food mark should possess. The stipulated products shall comply with laws and regulations such as the “Food Safety Law” and “Agricultural Product Quality Safety Law”; the production environment of products or raw materials meets the environmental quality standards for green food production areas; the use of input products conforms to the guidelines for the use of green food input products; and the product quality conforms to green food products. Quality standards; packaging and storage in line with the green food packaging and transportation standards.

The second is to clarify the conditions that production companies that apply for green food labels should have. The stipulated applicants should be able to independently bear civil liabilities, have environmental conditions and production techniques for green food production, have a sound quality management and quality assurance system, have production technicians and quality control personnel that are compatible with the scale of production, and have stable production. Base etc.

The third is to specify the specific procedures for the application and approval of green food marks. It is stipulated that the applicant should apply to the provincial-level green food work agency; the provincial-level work agency shall be responsible for the written examination, on-site inspection, and submission of preliminary examination opinions for the application materials; and the China Green Food Development Center shall make a decision based on the results of the material examination and expert review opinions. The decision to award the card.

The fourth is to strengthen the use of green food logo management. It stipulates the rights enjoyed by sign users and their obligations. Without the permission of the China Green Food Development Center, no unit or individual may use the green food logo or use the green food logo for non-licensed products and their business activities.