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Beijing

Principals told to dine with students

People in charge of kindergartens, primary and secondary schools in China should eat with students at school cafeterias to strengthen the safety of campus food, according to a notice issued on Tuesday. The notice, jointly issued by the Ministry of Education, State Administration for Market Regulation and National Health Commission, will take effect on April 1. It requires administrators to keep a record of each meal and resolve any food problems as soon as possible. Parents also may eat with students at school and give suggestions on food safety and nutrition, it said. The schools should publish their food sources and invite parents to participate in management and supervision, the notice said.