July 8, 2010
China to impose penalty on exporters who breach food safety rules
China has outlined new rules that would fine food exporters as high as RMB30,000 (US$4,400) for violating food safety regulations.
Violations would include exporting food containing illegal chemicals or using raw materials from uncertified sources, and falsifying food safety documents.
The proposed rules were posted on the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine's website July 6.
