foodsafety American food companies adopt double standards in different countries and regions

foodsafety

The phenomenon of some food companies in the United States adopting double standards in different countries and regions has always existed. For example, McDonald's announced in the US market that it will purchase chicken products that do not use human antibiotics, but has not made a similar commitment in the Chinese market. Although this is in line with China's relevant policies, consumers are dissatisfied with the inability of multinational corporations to maintain consistent standards globally. In addition, multinational companies such as Nike have also been exposed for implementing double standards in the Chinese market, which has harmed the rights of Chinese consumers. Similar issues exist in other food products in the United States,
Some foods in the United States do have issues with excessive use of additives or non-compliance with health standards. For example, Kellogg's children's cereal was once banned from entering China by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine due to excessive use of the nutritional enhancer zinc. This indicates that some American food companies may engage in improper behavior in the use of additives. European and Australian consumers place greater emphasis on the naturalness and healthiness of food compared to other regions. This may be related to the higher level of health awareness and greater demand for healthy food in these regions. Therefore, food companies in these regions pay more attention to the naturalness and healthiness of their products to meet the needs of consumers. The reflection and response to double standards not only harm the rights and interests of consumers, but also violate the commitment of enterprises to food safety and health. To address this issue, consumers can strengthen their self-protection awareness, carefully check label information when purchasing products, and inquire with supermarkets or relevant departments to ensure that their rights are not infringed upon. At the same time, the government and enterprises also need to strengthen cooperation and supervision to ensure that food companies maintain consistent standards and quality levels globally. The dual standards of American food companies, the inaction of food regulatory authorities, and similar issues in other food products in the United States are indeed worthy of attention. However, these issues are not unsolvable. By strengthening regulatory efforts, enhancing consumer self-protection awareness, and strengthening international cooperation and communication, we can jointly promote the continuous improvement of global food safety levels.