New rules regulate recalls of unfit food

BEIJING - Revised national regulations that set out when and how tainted food should be recalled from the shelves are another example of the way in which China is trying to ensure food is safe to eat, says the nation's top quality watchdog.

The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine posted details about the new rules on its website at the weekend to solicit public opinions.

The draft, which updates regulations introduced in 2007, makes it clear that food producers are not allowed to reuse food that has been recalled to create other food products after decontamination.