Tue,Oct 29,2013
The Legislative Affairs Office of the State Council on Tuesday began to solicit public opinions on a draft amendment to the food safety law that imposes harsher punishment on violators.
The draft contains changes and additional stipulations that highlight the liability of food companies and local governments, offer innovative supervision methods and strengthen the role of the public in ensuring food safety, among other aspects.
Concerning infant formula, the draft stipulates that manufacturers should report the raw materials, ingredients and labels of their products to food safety administrations, and they are not allowed to contract the production to other people or repackage original products.
According to the draft, fines for severe food safety violations such as use of illegal additives are 15 to 30 times the amount involved in the misconduct, up from the current five to 10 times.
The draft also stipulates that those handed jail terms for food-related violations are no longer allowed to work in the field, while the principals of food risk evaluation institutes should be sacked if their subordinates present false evaluation reports.
The current food safety law has been in place for more than four years after taking effect on June 1, 2009.
The draft is open to public feedback until Nov. 29.
Annual airshow kicks off in Houston
U.S. Navy Carrier Strike Group stages military exercises
Volkswagen showcases new energy vehicles in Beijing 
Different eye catching shows at housing fairs in China
Special family portraits call attention to left-behind children
Migrant children’s pain and joy in city
Lingerie show dazzles Wuhan Motor Show 2013 
Running in fun customs at Beijing Int'l Marathon 
Weekly Sports Photos
Unveil PLA air force base 
World has never been dark-- a blind kid’s life in Tibet
Oriental education or western education?
China in autumn: Kingdom of red and golden
Pet costume competition
Chinese screen goddesses from Beijing Film Academy Day|Week|Month
