Revisions to food safety laws 'urgently' needed (4)

Shanghai takes measures

The food safety situation in Shanghai remains stable, orderly and under control, according to the local food safety watchdog on Friday.

The municipality has been beefing up its efforts to crack down on food safety crimes, with a total of 108 criminal suspects seized from January to May, involving 20 million yuan ($3.23 million), said the Shanghai Food and Drug Administration.

In addition, it has kicked off a special checkup for healthcare foods, especially those that claim to be effective for weight-loss, boosting energy and relieving hypertension.

Moreover, a blacklist system introduced by the administration has so far barred 11 companies for violations of food safety rules and regulations.

During a planned food safety publicity week, Shanghai will launch a series of educational campaigns to further promote food safety public awareness

Checkups will also be launched in supermarkets and restaurants in the metropolis to ensure safer and healthier dining.