Close eye kept on capsule makers

The top quality watchdog reiterated its resolution on Friday to crack down on the illegal use of industrial gelatin in food processing.

"We will carry out a thorough and strict inspection of all producers of edible gelatin and food manufacturers that are using edible gelatin, and we will severely crack down on illegal activities," Fu Wenbiao, deputy director of the general office of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, said at a news conference.

Fu's remarks came as the agency recently sent eight supervision teams to 17 provinces and regions to inspect the production and use of edible gelatin in order to ensure the safety of food eaten or sold during the coming three-day Labor Day holiday.