GB/T 46275-2025Specification for evaluation of Chinese cuisine (English PDF)
中餐评价规范
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Issued by
SAMR; SAC
Level / Type
National · Recommended
Issue date
August 29, 2025
Implementation date
December 1, 2025
Scope
GB/T 46275-2025 is the English-translated version of 中餐评价规范.
GB/T 46275-2025 is the Chinese national standard covering scoring a restaurant's food the way an inspection body would — the three index sets of dish quality, cultural character and dining experience, the rule that quality alone can earn the rating so that a plain eating house is not shut out by its decor, the scoring and how the marks combine into a result, the conduct of the evaluation itself, and the mark that may then be displayed. First edition, under the China General Chamber of Commerce. In force from 1 December 2025. Issued on 29 August 2025, it has been in force since 1 December 2025.
Document preview — GB/T 46275-2025
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
- ICS
- 03.100.01
- Classification
- A 16
Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC
Contents
- ForewordIII
- IntroductionIV1
- 1 Scope1
- 2 Normative references1
- 3 Terms and Definitions1
- 4 Evaluation Principles1
- 5 Basic Requirements2
- 6 Evaluation Indicators2
- 7 Value Selection Rules3
- 8 Rules for the formation of evaluation results3
- 9 Organization and implementation of evaluation activities3
- 10 signs4
- Appendix A (Normative) Food Quality Evaluation Indicators and Value Rules5
- Appendix B (Normative) Evaluation Indicators and Value Rules for Cultural Characteristics10
- Appendix C (Normative) Evaluation Indicators and Value Rules for Dining Experience12
- Appendix D (Informative) Reference Benchmarks for Assigning Full Marks to Indicators14
- References17
Foreword
This document complies with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Standardization Work Guidelines Part 1: Structure and Drafting Rules of Standardization Documents". Drafting.
Please note that some content in this document may involve patents. The issuing organization of this document assumes no responsibility for identifying patents.
This document was proposed by the China General Chamber of Commerce.
This document is under the jurisdiction of the National Technical Committee on Standardization of Catering Services (SAC/TC 214).
This document was drafted by: China Hotel Association, Zhejiang Provincial Hotel Association, Guangzhou Restaurant Group Co., Ltd., and Hangzhou Catering Service.
Group Limited, Shanghai Xinghualou (Group) Co., Ltd., Nanjing Guandu Investment Development Group Co., Ltd., China Commercial Union Meeting, Beijing Hotel Co., Ltd., Yangzhou University, China Quanjude (Group) Co., Ltd., Shanghai Catering and Cooking Industry Association, Beijing Culinary Association, Sichuan Tourism College, Zhejiang Provincial Catering Industry Association, Ningbo Shipu Hotel Management and Development Co., Ltd., Xi'an Catering Joint-stock company, Wangshunge (Beijing) Investment Management Group Co., Ltd., Nanjing Dahui Enterprise Development Co., Ltd., Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Product Processing Research Institute, Beijing Gongyan Catering Culture Management Co., Ltd., Yechun Catering Co., Ltd., Anhui Laoxiangji Catering Co., Ltd.
Company, Guangzhou Peninsula Investment Group Co., Ltd., Shanghai Meilongzhen Restaurant Co., Ltd., Suzhou Deyuelou Catering Co., Ltd., Shanxi Huang Hebei University Hotel Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Tourism Vocational College, Fuzhou Juchunyuan Group Co., Ltd., Chongqing Liu Yishou Brand Management Co., Ltd.
Jinan Shungeng Mountain Villa Hotel Management Co., Ltd., Hunan Xuji Hotel Management Co., Ltd.
The main drafters of this document are: Chen Xinhua, Wang Jianping, Xu Weibing, Li Jun, Chen Zhe, Yan Dunzhi, Song Xiaoxi, Yang Xin, Liu Zhenyu, Wang Zhong, and Meng Xiangren.
Zhou Yanlong, Xu Changning, Yun Cheng, Li Xiang, Shen Jian, Jin Yong, Li Huifei, Feng Kai, Zhang Yaqing, Zhao Heng, Zhang Chunhui, Zhang Minghou, Xing Bin, Zhao Jun, Shu Xiaolong Li Yongzhou, Xiong Jiajun, Lin Jiong, Qu Qixiao, Chen Xiaoliang, Yang Jie, Liu Mei, Hei Weiyu, Feng Chun, Huang Feng, Pan Jing, Jin Xiaoyang, Wang Yubao, Wang Lipeng Zhang Xianhong, He Juan, Zhang Bo, Zhao Gang, Shi Linxia, Wang Hanbo, Mei Qiuzhi.
Introduction
Chinese cuisine is an important carrier of outstanding traditional Chinese culture and a brilliant gem in the world's culinary system. Establishing and improving a scientific, objective, and fair system is crucial.
A comprehensive evaluation standard system for Chinese cuisine is urgently needed to guide the industry towards high-quality development, preserve traditional Chinese culinary culture, and enhance the international influence of Chinese food.
Yes. To earnestly implement the "Opinions of the State Council on Promoting High-Quality Development of Service Consumption," which includes provisions on "improving the quality of catering services and cultivating renowned dishes," In line with the spirit of "famous snacks, famous chefs, and famous restaurants," and to implement the "Guiding Opinions of the Ministry of Commerce and other 9 departments on promoting the high-quality development of the catering industry," we must cultivate...
Cultivate well-known catering brands, develop the specialty snack industry, spread excellent Chinese culinary culture, accelerate the internationalization of Chinese cuisine, and resolutely curb food waste.
In addition, there is the requirement to "establish and improve Chinese food evaluation standards and cultivate a Chinese food evaluation system with international influence," in order to meet the needs of industry development and consumer demand.
This document is formulated in accordance with the expectations of the users.
The purpose of this document is to.
--System Construction Evaluation System. Establish a comprehensive set of evaluation indicators and methods covering food quality, cultural characteristics, and dining experience, for...
Scientific evaluation of Chinese cuisine provides a unified benchmark;
--Cultivating distinctive catering brands. The implementation of this document will effectively promote the cultivation of "famous dishes," "famous snacks," "famous chefs," and "famous restaurants" within the industry.
"Creating local specialty catering brands" sets a benchmark and leads the way in quality improvement and brand building;
--Focusing on the quality of Chinese food. A corresponding rating is awarded as long as the food quality meets the requirements; there's no need to consider the ambiance, service, or cultural aspects.
As a necessary evaluation criterion, it ensures that all types of Chinese food, including mass-market catering, can obtain the corresponding rating;
--Inheriting and promoting Chinese culinary culture. Supporting the dissemination of excellent Chinese food culture and strengthening the exploration of the cultural connotations of local specialty cuisines.
"And protect, cultivate a succession of culinary culture and skills inheritors. Promote the application for intangible cultural heritage projects that embody Chinese culinary culture." This document Using the cultural connotations of Chinese cuisine as a core evaluation dimension, we guide practitioners to deeply explore, carefully present, and protect the essence of Chinese culinary culture.
Marrow provides an important basis for the protection and application of related intangible cultural heritage projects.
The release and implementation of this document will lay a solid foundation for building an internationally credible evaluation system for Chinese cuisine, and significantly promote the overall development of Chinese cuisine.
The improvement of product quality, the enhancement of cultural significance, and the strengthening of international influence will serve the high-quality development of China's catering industry.
Chinese food evaluation standards
1 Scope
This document establishes the principles for evaluating Chinese cuisine, and stipulates the basic requirements, evaluation index system, value selection rules, and rules for forming evaluation results.
Requirements regarding the organization and implementation of evaluation activities.
This document applies to the evaluation of the quality, cultural characteristics, and dining experience of Chinese food provided by catering service operators. Work.
2 Normative references
GB/T 13391
GB 31654
GB/T 40042
3 Terms and Definitions
The following terms and definitions apply to this document.
3.1 Chinese cuisine
Specialty foods and eating habits prepared using traditional Chinese cooking techniques.
Note. The Chinese culinary culture system includes "food art, service, and culture," namely, delicious, healthy, economical, safe, and reliable Chinese cuisine and unique eating habits.
It covers cooking techniques, local cuisines, seasonal delicacies, healthy eating, etiquette services, etc.
3.2 Cuisine of geographical indication
Made using local ingredients and unique local techniques, these dishes possess regional characteristics, cultural connotations, unique flavors, and local customs. gourmet food.
Note. This includes famous dishes, snacks, banquets, local delicacies, hot pot, and other specialty foods.
3.3 Food material of geographical indication
With distinct regional characteristics and excellent product quality, these products are naturally grown in specific areas and under unique natural conditions, and can be used for production. Specialty products processed.
4 Evaluation Principles
4.1 Systemic
Prioritizing food quality, we consider the food, dining factors, and customer service experience from multiple dimensions and in all aspects. We also emphasize culinary skills.
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Referenced standards
Editions of GB/T 46275
| Edition | Title | Revision | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB/T 46275-2025 | Specification for evaluation of Chinese cuisine | current edition | Current |
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