Objective The current management system of provincial food safety standards were analyzed and suggestions were made.Methods Based on the management system of provincial food safety standards in 20 provinces， the review committee， scope of provincial food safety standard， time limit for public comment， review process， re-audit were mainly analyzed.Results 18 provinces have review committee and stipulated scope of provincial food safety standard to varying degrees. Public comment period of 15 provinces is one month or two months. 20 provinces stipulate to review standard for 1-4 times. 18 provinces have re-audit.Conclusion The review committee should be set in the management system of provincial food safety standards. Scope of provincial food safety standard should be stipulated. The time limit for public comment should be not less than one month. Review standard should be no less than three times. Re-audit process can be removed. To ensure the effective management of provincial food safety standards， the other management should be set according to the relevant laws and regulations and regional characteristics.