The 12th item of “Administrative Measures of Management of Catering Industry (for trial implementation)” states that the foodservice operators are prohibited to set minimum charge.

China's Ministry of Commerce released “Administrative Measures of Management of Catering Industry (for trial implementation)” which shall be effective on November 1. The 12^th item of the measures clearly states that the foodservice operators are prohibited to set minimum charge. On October 10, a reporter visited five famous hotel in Wuxi and found that some hotels still set minimum charge. Box fee are made free to customers who spend a minimum, but eating in the dining hall is not restricted.