NPC debates draft law on Food Safety

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Source: CCTV.com | 02-26-2009 09:04

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The draft law on Food Safety will have its fourth reading at the seventh session of the National People's Congress Standing Committee. The four-day meeting opened Wednesday afternoon.

The draft law on Food Safety will have its fourth reading  at the seventh session of the National People's Congress  Standing Committee.

Recent changes in the latest version of the draft law make the responsibility clearer for relevant authorities in the food safety inspection and monitoring system.

The NPC standing committee suggested the State Council set up a Food Safety Committee

Liu Xirong, Vice director, Law Comm., NPC Standing Committee, said, "The Food safety committee of the State council should be responsible for coordinating and instructing the relevant authorities on food safety inspection and monitoring."

The draft law stresses monitoring and controlling the entire process of food production.

Members suggest that fertilizers, pesticides and animal feed additives for edible agriculture products should be used according to the food safety standard.