Meng Wei, spokesman of the National Development and Reform Commission, said at the September press conference on the 19th that the next step would be to work with relevant departments to thoroughly implement the deployment of the Notice, establish a consultation mechanism for the governance of excessive packaging of goods, strengthen the whole chain governance, strict industry management and law enforcement supervision, and play a "war of annihilation" for the problem of excessive packaging of key links and key goods.
A reporter asked: Recently, the State Office issued the Notice on Further Strengthening the Management of Excessive Packaging of Commodities. What are the objectives and specific measures of the National Development and Reform Commission in dealing with excessive packaging?
Meng Wei pointed out that the control of over packaging of commodities is related to resource conservation and environmental protection, and the vital interests of the people. It is of great significance for the green transformation of production and lifestyle and the realization of carbon peak and carbon neutralization. In recent years, various localities and relevant departments have carried out a lot of work to deal with the problem of excessive packaging, and achieved some results. However, with the rapid development of new consumption formats, the phenomenon of excessive packaging of goods has the potential to make a comeback. In this context, the General Office of the State Council issued the Notice on Further Strengthening the Governance of Excessive Packaging of Commodities, which not only demonstrates the governance determination under the new situation, but also clarifies the roadmap and construction drawings for strengthening the governance of excessive packaging of commodities.
The Notice clarifies the governance objectives: by 2025, a whole chain governance system for over packaging of goods will be basically formed, the industry management level will be significantly improved, and the online and offline integrated law enforcement and supervision mechanism will be effectively operated. The over packaging of key commodities such as mooncakes, zongzi and tea has been effectively curbed, and people's sense of gain and satisfaction has been significantly improved.
The Notice specifies 11 policy measures in three aspects, focusing on "two strengthening and one improvement". First, strengthen the whole chain governance of over packaging of goods. It is difficult to control excessive packaging in one move, and it is also difficult to rely on the strength of a department to complete. The Notice closely follows the whole process of each link, clarifies the work requirements, and forms the resultant force of governance. It includes strengthening technical innovation in the field of packaging, preventing over packaging in the production process, avoiding the sale of over packaged goods, and promoting the reduction of packaging in the delivery process. Second, strengthen supervision and law enforcement. On the one hand, the Notice requires to further refine the policy of restricting excessive packaging and supporting in the production, sales, delivery and other links of commodities; On the other hand, highlight the key points, innovate law enforcement and supervision methods, focus on moon cakes, zongzi, tea, health food, cosmetics and other key commodities, adhere to online and offline integrated supervision, and strictly investigate and punish relevant illegal acts according to law. Third, improve the support and guarantee system, including improving laws and regulations, improving the standard system, increasing policy support and strengthening industry self-discipline.
Meng Wei said that the Notice specified the responsible units for various policies and initiatives, and required to strengthen departmental coordination and implement local responsibilities. Next, the National Development and Reform Commission will work with relevant departments to thoroughly implement the deployment of the Notice, establish a consultation mechanism for the treatment of excessive packaging of commodities, increase guidance, support and supervision to local governments, promote relevant departments to speed up the improvement of supporting policies and standards, strengthen the whole chain governance, strictly enforce industry management and law enforcement supervision, and play a "war of annihilation" for the key links and key excessive packaging of commodities.
