<div id="readability-page-1"><div><p>BEIJING, April 3 (Reuters) - China's market regulator met ‌with major food delivery ‌platforms this week, ordering them ​to strengthen food safety measures ahead of new regulations taking effect in ‌June.</p><p>The State ⁠Administration for Market Regulation instructed Meituan, Taobao ⁠Shangou and JD.com to strictly comply with ​regulatory requirements and ​fulfil ​their responsibility ‌for food safety, according to a statement on the regulator's website.</p><p>Food delivery platforms must promptly conduct self-inspections ‌and rectifications, exercise ​strict control ​over ​vetting, management and ‌delivery processes, and encourage ​food ​delivery riders to participate in safety supervision, the ​regulator ‌said.</p><p>(Reporting by Ethan Wang ​and Ryan Woo;Editing by ​Tomasz Janowski)</p></div></div>

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<p>China's market regulator has ordered major food delivery platforms, including Meituan, Taobao Shangou, and JD.com, to enhance food safety measures ahead of new regulations set to take effect in June. The State Administration for Market Regulation emphasized the need for strict compliance with safety requirements, self-inspections, and improved management of delivery processes. Food delivery riders are also encouraged to participate in safety supervision.</p>

- China's market regulator has mandated major food delivery platforms to enhance food safety protocols before new regulations take effect in June.  
- The State Administration for Market Regulation directed Meituan, Taobao Shangou, and JD.com to adhere to stringent regulatory requirements and ensure food safety responsibilities are met.  
- Platforms are required to conduct self-inspections, tighten vetting and management processes, and encourage riders to engage in safety supervision.

China regulator orders food delivery giants to strengthen safety controls