Xinhuanet States that China Seeks Input on Food Safety Draft
Xinhuanet.com states that a draft of rules designed to protect the safety of exported and imported food has been opened for public debate until next Friday. It is the first systematic regulation concerning the safety of exported and imported food..…
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The import and export of food additives, food products, grains, fruit and live animals intended for human consumption are all covered by the regulations. According to the draft, export food producers are required to record all purchases of raw materials, food additives and packaging. They must also record the production processes they have used and the results of any inspections their products have undergone prior to shipping.This data must be retained for at least two years in case there is a need to consult the documents.Farms that provide raw materials for exported food products are required to keep similar records and they must be registered with inspection and quarantine departments.