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China's consumers will soon have a national standard by which to judge the hygiene and safety of supermarkets -- although the standard is voluntary.
The standard would take effect on October 1, the China Chain Store and Franchise Association (CCFA) announced Monday.
The new standard, which was recommended, was aimed at standardizing the operation of supermarkets and improving their environments, CCFA chairperson Guo Geping said.
It was drafted by the CCFA and issued by the Ministry of the Commerce and gives high priority to the safety of fresh food products, which have proved a risk for many supermarkets.
The standard has detailed provisions on hygiene conditions in which fresh food products are displayed, processed and kept, and the equipment used.
It also has requirements on the construction and conditions of floors, walls, corridors, shelves and other facilities.
For example, it requires separate entrances and exits to allow easy evacuation of customers.
Editor: Yan
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