Although the traditional Xi of slaughtering pigs privately in rural areas has a long history, it has been subject to some restrictions and regulations in recent years. In the past, every household in the countryside raised pigs, and at the end of the year, a pig would be slaughtered, some of which was used for domestic consumption, and the other part was left as a pickled food such as bacon and sausage. However, now the state has implemented the pig slaughtering and centralized quarantine system, and promulgated the "Regulations on the Management of Pig Slaughtering", requiring any unit or individual not to carry out pig slaughtering activities without a designated point. This also means that the slaughter of pigs in rural areas is no longer legally permitted.
However, although there was a strict management system for pig slaughtering, the killing of pigs in the countryside was not banned. If a rural villager has pigs at home and wants to slaughter them at the end of the year for the New Year, this is completely permissible. Villagers do not need to go to a designated slaughterhouse, they can slaughter at home. In addition, if villagers feel that the slaughtered pork is too much, they can give it to relatives and friends, which is also allowed. However, it is important to note that the sale of slaughtered pork is not allowed. Regardless of whether or not villagers are willing to buy it, it is illegal to sell pork in any form below the market** and will be subject to severe penalties if found.
For rural villagers, there may be a problem of not being able to eat all the pigs after they are slaughtered. At this time, they can give the surplus pork to relatives, friends, or relatives and friends to collect it. However, if a villager wants to sell pork, they need to meet the relevant regulations. According to the provisions of the "Regulations on the Administration of Pig Slaughtering", if you want to put pork on the market, you must first transport it to the designated slaughterhouse for inspection, quarantine and slaughter, and then enter the market circulation after passing the qualified inspection. Failure to follow the prescribed procedures may result in severe penalties such as fines.
This also means that rural villagers are no longer free to sell slaughtered pork, but need to carry out procedurally legal operations at the relevant inspection and quarantine authorities or slaughterhouses. It is also a measure to ensure food safety and prevent illegal slaughter. Therefore, the surplus pork in the countryside can only be sold normally after passing the inspection and quarantine procedures of the slaughterhouse if it meets the regulations. For those in rural areas, it has become more difficult to sell surplus pork because of the tedious formalities and procedures that have to be carried out, and the price cannot be lower than the market**.
The Xi of slaughtering pigs at the end of the year in rural areas is closely related to the traditions and Xi customs of China's vast rural areas. It is not only a symbol of the Chinese New Year, but also a part of the rural culture. For some remote mountainous areas, although the number of rural pigs has decreased, there are still some elderly people who insist on raising New Year's pigs, which is not to pursue economic benefits, but more to let their children who are far away from their hometowns be able to eat the taste of their hometown and feel the strong memories of childhood when they are reunited at the end of the year.
Although the traditional Xi of slaughtering pigs at the end of the year is not prohibited by law, the society's requirements for food safety are getting higher and higher, so the state has issued relevant slaughter management regulations to strengthen supervision and control. This is also to protect the interests of consumers, maintain market order and food safety. However, the regulations do not directly target the slaughter of pigs in rural areas, but regulate the management of slaughtering, inspection and quarantine, and sales. Therefore, in addition to enjoying the food and nostalgia brought by the rural New Year pig, we still need to comply with laws and regulations and sow more seeds of food safety.
Regarding the problem of slaughtering pigs in rural areas, I personally believe that we should not only pay attention to food safety and legal regulations, but also respect and preserve traditional Xi. Traditional Xi is an important part of rural Chinese culture, which represents a kind of nostalgia and folk customs. Food safety and legal requirements are the needs of modern society. Therefore, while formulating and enforcing legal provisions, rural villagers should also be allowed to kill New Year pigs, but they must be inspected and quarantined in the specified slaughterhouses and meet the relevant requirements before they can be put on the market.
At the same time, we should also increase publicity efforts to guide and educate rural villagers to understand and comply with relevant laws and regulations, improve their food safety awareness, and help them properly handle and sell surplus pork. In addition, the relevant authorities should also establish more convenient slaughtering and sales channels, simplify the slaughtering process to reduce the burden on villagers, and ensure the quality and health safety of slaughterhouses.
In general, the traditional Xi of slaughtering pigs privately in rural areas, although restricted, is not completely banned. Under the premise of abiding by the laws and regulations, rural villagers can still slaughter New Year pigs at the end of the year and enjoy the traditional food of village life. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the issues of food safety, legal slaughter and sales, and comply with relevant laws and regulations to ensure the interests of consumers and food safety.