China State Council Releases Plan to Control Health Food Fraud and False Claims

The purpose of State Council plan for the control of frauds and false claims in food and health food products is to implement the “Chinese Food Safety law” and the “four crucial points” (namely 1-highlight civil compensation responsibilities 2-strengthen and refine administrative sanctions 3-tackle conflicts of jurisdiction in the field of food safety 4-strengthen supervisor responsibilities) enhancing supervision on business operations and imports as well as building companies’ legal consciousness, stamp out illegal operations and ensure consumer rights and legal protection.