China tightens food safety measures

February 3, 2012 | Accident / Crime / Disaster | Written by

Beijing, Feb 3: 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.

IANS