Safety of food at schools scrutinized

Local authorities ordered to inspect operations, report findings by April 15

China's market regulator has ordered local food watchdogs to carry out safety inspections at schools and report their findings before April 15.

The move was announced over the weekend, following World Consumer Rights Day, which falls on March 15 each year. It is also the latest step in controlling food safety hazards after moldy food found at a primary school in Chengdu, Sichuan province, sparked an outcry.