Why doesn’t the state control salt?

Legal analysis: Because salt is a necessity with a lot of profit potential, and salt cannot be obtained naturally, the state must control salt fields, and it will naturally control salt.

Legal basis: "Salt Monopoly Measures" Article 4 The salt industry department of the State Council is in charge of the national salt industry and is responsible for managing the national salt monopoly. The salt industry authorities determined by the local people's governments at or above the county level are responsible for managing the salt monopoly in their respective administrative regions.

The Food and Drug Administration of the State Council is responsible for the supervision and management of salt quality and safety nationwide. The salt quality and safety supervision and management departments determined by the local people's governments at or above the county level are responsible for the salt quality and safety supervision and management in their respective administrative regions.