China introduced on Thursday new national standards for food delivery platforms to promote fairer and more sustainable industry practices.

According to the State Administration for Market Regulation, one of the main aspects of the new standards is improving merchant management within delivery platforms.

This includes stricter regulations on merchant registration, day-to-day operations, and a reinforced commitment to service and management.

The standards encourage food delivery platforms to ensure merchants comply with food safety regulations.

The new standards also emphasize the need for transparency in platform fees and promotional activities. They call for clear rules regarding platform charges, as well as standardized and transparent promotional practices.

In addition, the new guideline focuses on improving the rights and welfare of delivery workers. The new standards are expected to improve working conditions and help create a more sustainable labor model for the delivery sector.