date:Jul 03, 2014
China's top legislature on Wednesday began soliciting public opinions on a draft revision to the Food Safety Law that imposes harsher penalties on offenders.
The bill was tabled for its first reading last week at a bi-monthly session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), the country's top legislature.
The food safety situation remains severe, said Zhang Yong, head of the food and drug administration, when briefing lawmakers on the draft last week. He said the exist