In real life, you basically won’t buy expired food when shopping in supermarkets, especially in some small fresh food markets, because the current epidemic has also caused many businesses to be unable to sell. goods, so some goods shipped overnight are still on sale the next day. So, what are the compensation standards for expired food under the Food Safety Law? Let’s learn about it together. 1. How to compensate for expired food under the Food Safety Law? The Food Safety Law stipulates that operators selling expired food can require operators to pay ten times the price or three times the loss as compensation; if the amount of increased compensation is less than one thousand yuan, it will be one thousand yuan. According to Article 148 of the "Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China", consumers who are damaged by food that does not meet food safety standards may claim compensation for losses from the operator or may claim compensation for losses from the producer. . Producers and operators who receive consumer compensation demands shall implement the first responsibility system and pay compensation first without shirk; if it is the producer's responsibility, the operator shall have the right to recover compensation from the producer after making compensation; if it is the operator's responsibility, the producer shall compensate shall have the right to recover compensation from the operator. If food that does not meet food safety standards is produced or food that is knowingly sold does not meet food safety standards, in addition to demanding compensation for losses, consumers may also demand compensation from the producer or operator for ten times the price or three times the loss; increase If the amount of compensation is less than one thousand yuan, it shall be one thousand yuan. However, this is excepted if there are defects in food labels and instructions that do not affect food safety and will not mislead consumers. 2. How consumers can file lawsuits to safeguard their rights (1) Grasp the statute of limitations (1) The statute of limitations for claiming compensation for damages caused by product defects is two years. For non-infringement damage disputes caused by general product quality problems, the statute of limitations is one year. Year. (2) Determine the defendant (1) If the legitimate rights and interests of consumers are harmed when purchasing or using goods, the seller shall be the defendant; (2) If the consumer causes personal or property damage due to defects in the goods, the seller or manufacturer shall be the defendant. (3) If the legitimate rights and interests of consumers are harmed when receiving services, the service provider shall be the defendant; (4) If the original seller, producer or service provider splits or merges, the consumer may change the The enterprise that later assumes its rights and obligations shall be the defendant; (5) If an operator who uses another person’s business license by leasing, transferring, etc. harms the legitimate rights and interests of consumers, consumers may bring the operator or the holder of the business license to As a defendant; (6) If a consumer's legitimate rights and interests are harmed due to false advertisements issued by an operator, the operator can be regarded as a defendant. (3) How to store and provide evidence Consumers should pay attention to the following evidence before and after purchasing goods or receiving services: advertising instructions, bills, certificates, instructions for use, production dates, warranty cards, warranty period certificates, merchant commitments, warnings In addition, the party concerned shall also provide the following evidence: documentary evidence, physical evidence, audio-visual materials, witness testimony, party statements, and appraisal conclusions. 3. What to do if you buy smelly meat in the supermarket? Negotiate with the supermarket first and return the product free of charge. The most important thing is to show the shopping receipt, which is the most favorable evidence. In addition to returning goods free of charge, you can also ask the manufacturer or seller to pay ten times the price as compensation. If you can't reach an agreement, you can complain to the Consumers Association and firmly safeguard your rights and interests. "Ten times compensation" is a provision for food. Article 96 of the "Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulates: "Consumers who produce food that does not meet food safety standards or sell food that they know do not meet food safety standards, in addition to claiming compensation for losses, may also seek compensation from the manufacturer. The owner or seller is required to pay compensation ten times the price.” The above is a detailed introduction to the relevant content of the compensation standards for expired food under the Food Safety Law. In summary, I remind you, so if we all go out in our daily lives. If you go to the supermarket and buy some expired products, you must promptly file a complaint with the relevant law enforcement agencies, so that your own interests can be protected.