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The People's Republic of China is considering legislation to ensure food safety

A Chinese company has announced that its annual turnover exceeded RMB 10 billion in 2020, up by more than 40% compared with that of 2019. The news was reported by the New China News Agency on June 26th.

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25 June 2023

Meanwhile, the Chinese government has submitted draft regulations on ensuring food safety for review at the Third Meeting of the Thirteenth National People's Congress. This is the first time that the draft has been submitted to the NPC meeting for review. The draft law covers one article and aims to ensure effective supply of grain, guarantee the safety of national grain, enhance prevention and control capability of grain security risks, maintain economic and social stability, and protect national security.

In response to the draft regulations on ensuring food safety, some netizens have expressed their support for animal protection laws to be set up as soon as possible. Others have called for stricter supervision of fertilizer use. There are also those who have requested that grain prices drop so that common people can have more income.

The Chinese government's decision to amend the Grain Safety Protection Law draft is a reflection of its commitment to safeguarding national security and maintaining economic and social stability. It remains to be seen whether the proposed regulations will be approved by the NPC meeting, but if they are, they will have a significant impact on China's food industry.

In conclusion, while the news about the Chinese company's increase in annual turnover is positive, it is important for the government to take steps to ensure that all food products are safe for consumption. The proposed regulations on ensuring food safety are a step in the right direction and could have a significant impact on China's food industry if approved by the NPC meeting.


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