ABSTRACT
Since July 2020, nucleic acids of novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 were frequently detected in cold chain food imported to China, making imported food being a potential risk to the COVID-19 outbreak. Based on the epidemiological characteristics of SARS-CoV-2, imported cold-chain food and their packaging may become the carriers of SARS-CoV-2 in long-distance cross-border transportation. In each aspect of stakeholders including governmental supervision, manufacturers and consumers, China should strengthen the risk management of imported cold-chain food to ensure the safety, especially pay attention to the health protection of industry workers in close contact with cold -chain food.
ABSTRACT
In order to strictly control and prevent the risk of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) transmission through imported cold-chain foods, Shanghai has implemented many multiple countermeasures, including “Three PointsIntermediate Sites, One Transit Cold Storage” and “Four Drive Linkage”. Shanghai cold-chain information traceability system and other operating mechanisms have been established, according to the guidance of “One Single Plan”. The multilevel, overall, traceable, life cycle and whole processand closed-loop control regulatory system, called “Shanghai mode of control” for imported cold-chain food has been basically formed, which would facilitate precise regulation and management of create an accurate management system for imported cold-chain foods.