,"The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) in China has published a draft regulatory document for the road bulk transportation of key liquid foods, and is now soliciting public feedback.
Scope: The regulation targets essential or critical liquid food products transported in bulk over roads. These likely include items such as oils, juices, dairy liquids, liquid condiments, and similar substances that are sensitive in terms of safety, hygiene, or quality.
Standards for Transportation Conditions
The draft is expected to set minimum standards for vehicles used in transporting such liquids (e.g. cleanliness, construction materials, sealing, temperature control).
Fittings and cleaning regimes may need specification to avoid contamination.Possibly rules on maintenance / inspection of transport vehicles.
Safety & Hygiene Requirements
Requirements for hygiene during loading, transport, unloading to prevent spoilage, contamination or adulteration.
Possibly rules to prevent cross-contamination if the same vehicle transports different products.
Regulatory Oversight & Compliance
Regulatory inspections or reporting obligations may be introduced.
Companies may need records/logs for transport operations (vehicle logs, cleaning, temperature, etc.).
Enforcement mechanisms for non-compliance.
Public Consultation Period
SAMR is publicly seeking comments from stakeholders. That gives businesses, industry bodies, transporters, food producers etc. an opportunity to influence or clarify provisions."
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