December 31, 2012

Shanghai, China to ban firms which violate food safety regulations

Shanghai, China, may restrict companies which do not comply with food safety laws as part of efforts to curb food scandals in recent years.

According to the proposed law, companies using banned substances in food products or those found manufacturing or selling such ingredients will be banned from operating in Shanghai.

There have been several food scandals in the country including the use of cooking oil that have been recycled from drains and carcinogens in dairy products.

The use of industrial chemical melamine in milk killed six children in 2008.

The proposed laws are part of a country-wide campaign to boost food safety after the recent scandals sparked public outrage, which led to increased scrutiny of the food industry.