China issues record fines to formula firms

China has issued record fines of 670 million yuan ($108 million) to six baby formula companies on the mainland following an anti-trust probe.
China to tighten infant formula rules
Mead Johnson, Biostime fined over formula probe

Abbott formula recalled over botulism concerns

A Chinese arm of Abbott Laboratories was asked to recall two batches of potentially tainted milk powder over botulism concerns.

Mead Johnson, Biostime fined over formula probe

Infant formula maker Mead Johnson and Biostime will pay $33 million and $26.6 million respectively for price-fixing and anti-competitive acts.

In Focus

Fonterra says sorry for 'anxiety'

Fonterra Cooperative Group apologized on Monday and pledged that all the contaminated material would be brought under control within 48 hours.
All products are safe for consumption: Coca-Cola 
Protecting consumers' rights
Nutricia widens infant formula recall

Apple in guarantee scandal in China

A recent CCTV show exposed the tech giant has adopted different policies for guaranteeing its products here. Chinese consumers are now calling on the firm to end its double standards.

Uniforms recalled over toxic chemicals

Students at 21 primary and secondary schools in Shanghai have been warned to stop wearing their uniforms after tests showed they could be toxic. 
Dyeing: School uniforms contain cancer-causing dye
Probe: Shanghai probe launched into toxic school uniforms

In Response

KFC China to regain trust from customers

KFC China, a division of Yum Brands Inc, announced new quality-assurance measures on Monday in a bid to restore brand confidence.

Apology: Yum Brands apologizes for response in KFC probe
Layoff: KFC axes supplies after food scare

Coca Cola sorry over handling of drinks scare

The Coca Cola Co apologized for the way it has dealt with a scandal that arose after some of its drinks were alleged to be contaminated with chlorine.

Contamination: Coca-Cola cleared of contamination in China
Recall: Coca-Cola drinks recall stirs public discontent

In Action

China issues record fines to formula firms

China has issued record fines of 670 million yuan ($108 million) to six baby formula companies on the mainland following an anti-trust probe.
China to tighten infant formula rules
Mead Johnson, Biostime fined over formula probe

China probes liquor with excessive plasticizer

An ongoing investigation has confirmed that some of a domestic liquor brand's products contain excessive levels of a plasticizer.

Trust: Liquor trusts hit by plasticizer scandal
Food Safety: Liquor scandal prompts food safety efforts