According to the official account of the "Sichuan Consumer Protection Committee", the Consumer Protection Committee of Sichuan Province, together with consumer protection organizations in Chongqing, Guizhou, Yunnan, Xizang, Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia and Xinjiang in the west, jointly issued consumer tips for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Consumers should pay attention to the following six points when purchasing and consuming mooncakes: 1. Choose legitimate merchants. When purchasing mooncakes offline, consumers should choose large supermarkets, food specialty stores, pastry specialty stores, and other sales points that have complete qualifications, good storage conditions, and meet hygiene requirements; When purchasing mooncakes online, it is important to choose websites and stores with legitimate operational qualifications and high credit ratings. It is necessary to clarify with the merchant the details such as delivery time, transportation requirements, quantity and category, return and exchange rules, etc; Don't be overly addicted to "live streaming sales", be wary of marketing phrases such as "hot selling", "limited supply", "limited time flash sale", and exaggerated promotions such as "health mooncakes" and "traditional Chinese medicine mooncakes". 2、 When selecting mooncakes, whether they are pre packaged or bulk mooncakes, carefully check the color and shape of the mooncakes, and choose mooncakes with intact and clean packaging, no cracks, and no exposed filling. It is recommended that consumers carefully check whether the packaging indicates basic information such as production date, shelf life, net content, ingredient list, additives, storage conditions, factory name and address, product execution standards, production license, etc. before purchasing, and try to choose mooncakes with fewer types of additives and shorter shelf life. Pay attention to checking whether the storage container for bulk mooncakes is clean, and whether the mooncakes have any sour, rancid, or rancid odors. If purchasing mooncakes for on-site production and sales, pay attention to checking their production and operation qualifications and whether the production and sales personnel have taken relevant hygiene precautions. 3、 Reasonable storage of mooncakes is a food with high oil content, which is prone to oxidation and spoilage. Consumers should buy as much as they eat and not hoard excessively. When purchasing mooncakes with special storage conditions such as refrigeration or freezing, attention should be paid to checking whether the food sales and storage environment meets the storage requirements indicated on the label. Before consumption, attention should be paid to observing the appearance of mooncakes. Once mold or other phenomena are found, consumption should be stopped. Consumers should store according to the methods indicated on the label after purchasing, especially for those that have not been consumed after opening the packaging, they should pay attention to reasonable storage and consume as soon as possible to prevent spoilage. 4、 Moderate and healthy consumption Most mooncakes have high sugar and fat content, weak gastrointestinal function and consumers with diabetes, "three high", hepatobiliary diseases, weight loss and fitness groups, the elderly and children, etc. They can choose the mooncakes with sugar free, low sugar, low GI, and low fat formula, and eat them in small amounts or reduce the main food intake accordingly according to their physical conditions to avoid discomfort caused by excessive consumption. When eating mooncakes, it is advisable to pair them with hot tea or sour fruits such as hawthorn, orange, grapefruit, etc., which can help relieve greasiness and aid digestion. 5、 Consumers should pay more attention to the craftsmanship quality and healthy formula of mooncakes when choosing gift box mooncakes, and choose products with simple and elegant packaging, green and environmentally friendly, and recyclable. Refusing to bundle expensive and luxurious gift boxes such as famous cigarettes, liquors, and teas, allowing mooncake consumption to return to its traditional cultural roots. Based on the number of people in the family and taste preferences, it is recommended to choose small packaged mooncakes for purchase. This way, you can taste a variety of flavors while avoiding resource waste. 6、 Consumers should request and keep invoices, receipts, and other consumption vouchers when purchasing mooncakes. Once a consumption dispute occurs, it can be used as a basis for safeguarding their rights. If encountering consumer disputes, you can first contact the operator or shopping platform to resolve them; If no settlement can be reached through consultation, please call the 12315 telephone number where the operator is located or complain to the local consumer committee (association) organization in a timely manner, or log on to the national 12315 website, the smart 315 platform applet of the National Consumer Association, and the provincial (municipal, autonomous region) consumer committee (association) organization's WeChat official account to complain, so as to safeguard their legitimate rights and interests according to law. (New Society)