Translation. Region: Russian Federal
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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) — Chinese lawmakers have begun reviewing a draft amendment to the food safety law aimed at addressing key issues, strengthening supervision and ensuring food safety and quality.
The draft was submitted to the current session of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) for consideration on Tuesday for the first reading.
The draft includes provisions aimed at strengthening control over the transportation of essential liquid food products by road, introducing control over the registration of liquid infant formulas, and toughening penalties for violations.
The Food Safety Act came into force in 2009. In 2015, the Act was comprehensively updated. In 2018 and 2021, the Act was amended twice. -0-