Suspects accused of selling tainted pork to processors

Three suspects in a high-profile food safety case have been arrested in Fujian province, and police are still looking for nearly 40 metric tons of inedible pork.

Wal-Mart pulls substandard cups from store shelves

Wal-Mart has withdrawn a batch of paper cup products labeled with its brand from Beijing after they failed quality tests, the company confirmed on Sunday.

Changes to consumer rights law discussed

Lawmakers on Wednesday proposed heavier penalties for commercial fraud when discussing draft amendments to the consumer rights law.

In Focus

Apple in guarantee scandal in China

A recent CCTV show exposed the tech giant has adopted different policies for guaranteeing its products here. Chinese consumers are now calling on the firm to end its double standards.

Uniforms recalled over toxic chemicals

Students at 21 primary and secondary schools in Shanghai have been warned to stop wearing their uniforms after tests showed they could be toxic. 
Dyeing: School uniforms contain cancer-causing dye
Probe: Shanghai probe launched into toxic school uniforms

NZ moves to restore trust

Carl Worker, New Zealand's ambassador to China, insisted that all of the country's dairy products are safe, including products exported to China.

Scare: NZ milk scare pinches Chinese consumers
Response: New Zealand reassures dairy food consumers

In Response

KFC China to regain trust from customers

KFC China, a division of Yum Brands Inc, announced new quality-assurance measures on Monday in a bid to restore brand confidence.

Apology: Yum Brands apologizes for response in KFC probe
Layoff: KFC axes supplies after food scare

Coca Cola sorry over handling of drinks scare

The Coca Cola Co apologized for the way it has dealt with a scandal that arose after some of its drinks were alleged to be contaminated with chlorine.

Contamination: Coca-Cola cleared of contamination in China
Recall: Coca-Cola drinks recall stirs public discontent

In Action

China probes liquor with excessive plasticizer

An ongoing investigation has confirmed that some of a domestic liquor brand's products contain excessive levels of a plasticizer.

Trust: Liquor trusts hit by plasticizer scandal
Food Safety: Liquor scandal prompts food safety efforts

China to issue new baby formula regulation

In a bid to guarantee food safety, China will issue a specific regulation on baby formula in the near future, an official said Monday.

Quota: HK sets baby formula limits
Breastfeeding: Govt to promote breastfeeding for newborns