Inspections protect food safety for kids

Beijing is strictly scrutinizing school canteens, food vendors and restaurants close to schools to secure a safer environment for students and teachers in the autumn semester, according to the city's food and drug authority.

The monthlong program, launched by the Beijing Food and Drug Administration, started on Monday and will conclude on Sept 28.

The administration said it will perform random examinations of the 2,000-plus school canteens and catering companies that offer food to schools, as well as nearby food retailers, during the project.