Yiwu, Zhejiang requires the removal of betel nut (to ensure public health and purify the image of the city)

The government of Yiwu, Zhejiang Province recently issued a notice to require all betel nut stalls in the city to be removed from the shelves to protect public health and purify the image of the city. This decision has aroused widespread concern from all walks of life, and also caused dissatisfaction and protest from betel nut stall operators.

Why do you want to remove betel nut?

Areca catechu is a common chewing gum, but its composition is more complicated than chewing gum, and it contains arecoline and other ingredients, which is very harmful to human health. Chewing betel nut can lead to oral ulcers, blackened teeth, bad breath and other phenomena, and even lead to malignant tumors such as oral cancer and esophageal cancer.

In addition, chewing betel nut will also lead to the generation of garbage and pollute the urban environment. Rubbish such as betel nut residue and betel nut leaves is not only difficult to clean, but also breeds bacteria, posing a threat to public health.

Operation steps of picking betel nuts

The task of taking betel nuts off the shelves is arduous, which requires the concerted efforts of the whole society and Qi Xin. The following are the specific steps:

Step 1: issue a notice.

Government departments need to issue a notice to clarify the time, scope and specific operation steps of removing betel nut. The notice should be as detailed as possible so that both citizens and betel nut stall operators can understand and abide by it.

Step 2: Ask for advice.

Government departments need to solicit opinions from citizens and betel nut stall operators, and listen to their suggestions and feedback. At the same time, government departments also need to consult relevant experts to understand the impact of betel nut removal and possible problems.

Step 3: Make a plan.

Government departments need to formulate a detailed plan for taking off the shelves, including the time, method and scope of taking off the shelves. The plan should fully consider the interests of citizens and betel nut stall operators, and at the same time protect public health and city image.

Step 4: Implement the plan

Government departments need to organize forces to implement the plan of removing shelves. Specific implementation can include publicity, persuasion, punishment and other means. Government departments also need to establish a supervision mechanism to ensure the smooth implementation of the plan.