Catering firms told to publicize additives info
Source: Xinhua |
April 29, 2011, Friday
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CHINA yesterday asked catering companies to publicize the food additives they use in their flavorings, beverages and condiments, in the latest effort to crack down on the use of illegal additives and to improve food safety.
A circular issued by the State Food and Drug Administration asks that catering firms report information regarding food additives used in their food to local authorities by the end of May this year.
In addition, the names of these additives should be clearly posted in restaurants for customers to see, the circular said, adding that catering companies should also reply truthfully to any related inquiries raised by consumers.
Chinese authorities recently vowed to intensify crackdown on the use of illegal additives in restaurants. A few restaurants have reportedly added poppy shells or industrial wax to some of their flavorings.
The SFDA has vowed to make further efforts to conduct sample tests of beverages and flavorings used in Chinese restaurants.
A circular issued by the State Food and Drug Administration asks that catering firms report information regarding food additives used in their food to local authorities by the end of May this year.
In addition, the names of these additives should be clearly posted in restaurants for customers to see, the circular said, adding that catering companies should also reply truthfully to any related inquiries raised by consumers.
Chinese authorities recently vowed to intensify crackdown on the use of illegal additives in restaurants. A few restaurants have reportedly added poppy shells or industrial wax to some of their flavorings.
The SFDA has vowed to make further efforts to conduct sample tests of beverages and flavorings used in Chinese restaurants.
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