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China Issues New Food Safety Regulations

The Chinese Food and Drug Administration has announced a public consultation on a revised draft of its new food safety law. Reportedly a high-priority initiative motivated by recent food safety scandals, the draft amendment includes the following major changes: (i) clarification of government duties; (ii) increased regulatory obligations for food manufacturers and distributors; (iii) enhanced controls over health foods, health products, infant formula, and imported foods; and (iv) increased penalties for non-compliance. Comments will be accepted until November 29, 2013. See U.S-China Health Products Association News Release, October 29, 2013; ChemLinked.com, November 1, 2013.

 

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