During the hottest days of summer, the provincial capital was engulfed in heatwaves, asphalt roads steaming with wisps of heat, even the noisy cicadas seemed weary. However, inside the training room of the food industry association, a vibrant scene unfolded. Over a hundred tables and chairs were neatly arranged, and food company leaders and technical experts from all over the province gathered together, each holding a brand-new copy of the "Provincial Food Industry Quality and Safety Standards" handbook, their eyes filled with focus and anticipation.
Lin Wanqiu, dressed in light blue overalls with the sleeves rolled up to her forearms, revealing her slender yet strong wrists, stood in the center of the podium. Behind her, the words "Industry Standard Implementation Training" were neatly written in white chalk on the blackboard. Sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating her and outlining her gentle yet resolute profile. As the lead drafter of the standard, she personally served as the lecturer, determined to accurately deliver this standard, the culmination of countless hours of hard work, to every practitioner in the field.
"Colleagues, the promulgation of the 'Quality and Safety Standards for the Food Industry in this Province' is only the first step in regulating the market." Lin Wanqiu's voice was clear and steady, and it carried throughout the classroom through the loudspeaker. "Only by ensuring that the standards are truly implemented and integrated into every aspect of production can we thoroughly purify the market environment, reassure consumers, and allow our industry to go further and more steadily."
She opened the manual, her fingertips landing on the "Raw Material Procurement" section, and said solemnly, "Raw materials are the foundation of food quality, just like a house cannot be built without a solid foundation. The standard clearly stipulates that all food raw materials must come from qualified suppliers and must provide certificates of inspection. It is strictly forbidden to use spoiled, expired, or raw materials of unknown origin. This is not only being responsible to consumers, but also being responsible to our own company."
To help everyone better understand, Lin Wanqiu used real-world examples to explain. She mentioned the previously exposed companies dumping products from other regions, whose products contained excessive additives and failed to meet microbial standards precisely because they used substandard raw materials. "We cannot follow their old path," Lin Wanqiu said, her gaze sweeping across the room with undeniable authority. "Honest business practices are the only way to long-term success, and strictly adhering to standards is the best proof of integrity."
During the training, everyone listened attentively, frequently taking notes and raising their hands to ask questions when they encountered any. Sun Defu from Qinghe County sat in the front row, his brow furrowed, circling several key points in his handbook. When it was time for questions, he immediately stood up: "Chairman Lin, our small factory has limited funds. If we purchase qualified raw materials according to standards, our costs will increase significantly. If the price goes up, will consumers still buy our products?"
This question resonated with many small business owners, who nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with worry. Lin Wanqiu smiled slightly and patiently explained, "I understand Mr. Sun's concerns, but everyone must understand that what consumers truly care about is product quality and safety. As long as our products meet the standards and are of guaranteed quality, even if the price is slightly higher, consumers are willing to pay for peace of mind."
She paused, then continued, "Furthermore, the association has organized a centralized procurement alliance, through which everyone can purchase raw materials in bulk, ensuring quality while reducing procurement costs. At the same time, we will also promote high-quality enterprises and products through the media to enhance everyone's brand awareness and let more people know about good products."
Upon hearing this, Sun Defu's worry gradually dissipated, and he nodded heavily: "Chairman Lin is right. We will listen to the association and strictly follow the standards. We will never cut corners."
The training lasted three days, with Lin Wanqiu speaking for six hours each day until her voice became hoarse. However, seeing everyone's initial confusion and worry transform into determination and confidence filled her with motivation. In addition to theoretical explanations, she also organized visits for everyone to her own food workshop and several large leading enterprises to observe standardized production processes firsthand.
In Lin Wanqiu's food workshop, the clean and tidy production workshop, the orderly raw material warehouse, the ingredient scales accurate to the gram, and the strict disinfection process deeply impressed the visiting business leaders. "So this is what standardized production is like," a workshop owner from a remote county town exclaimed. "I used to think that 'good enough' was fine, but now I know that even a slight difference can lead to big problems."
Lin Wanqiu said with a smile, "Food safety is no small matter, and every detail must be taken seriously. The reason why our food workshop has been able to get to where it is today is because of our strict adherence to standards and our commitment to quality. As long as everyone is willing to put in the effort and invest their time, we can definitely achieve the same result."
To help businesses solve practical difficulties, the association also formed a technical guidance team to provide one-on-one assistance to enterprises in various regions. Technical personnel taught companies step-by-step how to improve production processes, how to standardize raw material storage, and how to conduct product inspection, ensuring that every company meets the required standards.
At the same time, Lin Wanqiu, in conjunction with market supervision departments, launched a three-month special rectification campaign for the food industry. Law enforcement officers went deep into food enterprises, wholesale markets, and retail stores throughout the province to conduct a comprehensive investigation against industry standards, focusing on raw material procurement records, production hygiene conditions, product inspection reports, packaging labels, and other related items.
During the special rectification campaign, law enforcement officers found that most enterprises actively cooperated and strictly followed the standards for rectification. However, a few enterprises still took chances and attempted to evade detection. A small pastry factory in the provincial capital, in order to reduce costs, used expired flour to produce pastries and also forged raw material inspection reports. Law enforcement officers seized the substandard raw materials and finished products on the spot and punished the factory according to law.
"We will never tolerate or condone enterprises that violate laws and regulations," Lin Wanqiu emphasized at the special rectification work promotion meeting. "Only by severely cracking down on illegal activities can we uphold the authority of standards, protect the legitimate rights and interests of honest enterprises, and truly regulate market order."
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