China tightens food safety measures
China National News (IANS) Friday 3rd February, 2012
China Friday vowed to further tighten its food safety measures.
The health ministry said it will blacklist food that is mixed with non-edible ingredients or food additives.
So far, the ministry has identified 80 illegal food additives.
It will further review and revamp the standards for additives, contaminants and micro-organism in food production, the China Daily reported citing a government plan.
Campaigns will be launched against the use of illegal chemical additives and to improve the efficiency of the authorities in tackling such crimes.





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