After listening to Lin Wanqiu's words, the anxiety on Zhang Hongye and the others' faces gradually dissipated, and their eyes revealed expressions of approval. "Chairman Lin is right. Blindly lowering prices is indeed not the solution. Only by uniting and regulating the market can we fundamentally solve the problem."
"We'll listen to Chairman Lin!" everyone said in unison.
Looking into everyone's trusting eyes, Lin Wanqiu felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She knew that unity was crucial at this moment; as long as everyone worked together, there was no obstacle they couldn't overcome. "Alright! Since everyone agrees, let's now form an emergency task force and split up to take action."
Lin Wanqiu quickly assigned tasks: "Vice President Zhang, you are responsible for contacting all food companies within the association, compiling statistics on everyone's production status, inventory status, and difficulties, organizing everyone to work together, sharing sales channels and raw material procurement resources, and reducing production costs; Vice President Li, you are responsible for working with market supervision departments to conduct quality inspections on low-priced dumped products in the market, and immediately exposing and reporting any problems to relevant departments for handling; Secretary-General Chen, you are responsible for compiling a list of high-quality companies and products in the industry, promoting them through newspapers, radio, and other media, and guiding consumers to choose high-quality products; I am responsible for leading the formulation of temporary industry standards and initiating the formulation of formal industry standards as soon as possible."
"Understood!" everyone responded in unison, and immediately split up to take action.
The office instantly sprang into action, a cacophony of ringing phones, typing, and discussions, yet all conducted in an orderly fashion. Lin Wanqiu sat at her desk, took out paper and pen, and began to devise the specific content of the temporary industry standards. Drawing upon the modern food industry standards she had learned in the space, as well as the actual situation of enterprises within the province, she meticulously crafted the requirements, addressing aspects such as raw material quality, production hygiene, additive usage, and product labeling.
The sunlight outside the window grew increasingly intense, and the cicadas' chirping grew louder, but Lin Wanqiu remained oblivious, completely absorbed in drafting the regulations. She recalled the beginning of her rebirth, when she and Nian'an struggled to survive in the Hongqi Production Brigade. Back then, she only thought about ensuring her son was fed and clothed, never imagining she would stand at such a height, safeguarding the development of the entire industry. But now, looking at the letters seeking help on the table, and thinking of the workers and families who depended on the industry for their livelihood, her heart was filled with a sense of responsibility.
Before she knew it, night had fallen, and the city lights came on one by one, like stars adorning the night sky. Shen Tingzhou called to ask if she was coming home for dinner, and Lin Wanqiu realized it was already evening. "Tingzhou, I have some urgent business to attend to here, so I might be back a little late. You and Nian'an eat first, don't wait for me."
"Okay, take care of yourself, don't overwork yourself." Shen Tingzhou's voice was gentle yet firm. "Do you need any help?"
"No need, everyone in the association is helping out, we can handle it," Lin Wanqiu said with a smile. "I'll spend more time with you all after this is over."
After hanging up the phone, Lin Wanqiu rubbed her slightly sore eyes and continued working. Chen Min brought her a glass of warm water: "President Lin, you've been busy all afternoon, take a break."
"It's alright, I can manage." Lin Wanqiu took the water glass and took a sip. "The temporary industry regulations must be formulated as soon as possible. We need to hold a meeting of association members first thing tomorrow morning to discuss and approve them before they can be implemented."
In the late-night office, only Lin Wanqiu and Chen Min remained, their shadows stretched long under the lamplight. Lin Wanqiu was intently revising the draft regulations, carefully considering each clause to ensure they were scientifically sound, reasonable, and feasible. Chen Min, meanwhile, helped organize materials and print documents; the two worked together seamlessly.
In the early hours of the morning, the draft of the temporary industry standards was finally completed. Lin Wanqiu looked at the printed draft, let out a long sigh of relief, and a tired but gratified smile appeared on her face. This draft contains twenty-three articles, covering the basic requirements for all aspects of food production, processing, and sales. It clarifies the responsibilities and obligations of enterprises and provides a basis for market supervision.
The next morning, the food industry association urgently convened a members' meeting, bringing together representatives from over two hundred food companies across the province. The meeting room was packed, the atmosphere heavy and tense, everyone eager to know how the association would respond to the current crisis.
Lin Wanqiu stepped onto the podium, distributed the draft of the temporary industry standards to everyone, and then gave a detailed introduction to the current industry situation and the response plan formulated by the association. "Colleagues, we are indeed facing great competitive pressure at present, but this is also a test for our industry. I believe that as long as we unite as one, adhere to the bottom line of quality, and standardize our business practices, we will definitely be able to overcome the difficulties."
She paused, then continued, "This temporary industry standard was formulated based on the actual situation of enterprises in our province and relevant laws and regulations. Its purpose is to regulate market order, protect the legitimate rights and interests of consumers, and also protect the legitimate rights and interests of everyone present here. I hope everyone can seriously discuss it, offer suggestions for revision, and implement it as soon as possible."
A lively discussion immediately erupted in the meeting room as everyone flipped through the draft and shared their opinions. Sun Defu also arrived at the scene. Looking at the clauses in the draft, his eyes were full of excitement: "Chairman Lin, this regulation is so timely! With these requirements, those companies that sell inferior goods will have nowhere to hide, and our small businesses that operate honestly will finally have a space to survive."
"I think this regulation on the use of additives is excellent. Many consumers are worried about food additives. By strictly following the regulations, we can gain consumers' trust in our products," said a bakery owner.
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