Abstract: In the context of economic globalization, the governance of food safety has also exhibited a trend toward globalization. From the perspective of the rule of law, this article systematically analyzes the current status, problems, and improvement paths of the construction of China’s food safety standard system. It begins by reviewing the developmental achievements and legal foundations, and then examines the rule-of-law challenges faced by the system from three dimensions: legal clarity, coordination mechanisms, and implementation effectiveness. Drawing on comparative experience in food safety governance from the European Union, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region, and taking into account China’s actual circumstances, this article proposes rule-of-law pathways for enhancing the food safety standard system. These pathways include innovating rule-of-law concepts, optimizing the legislative system, strengthening implementation mechanisms, and deepening international cooperation, with the aim of building a unified, scientific, and efficient food safety standard system.

Key words: food safety; standard system; rule-of-law safeguards; alignment with international standards