564 food makers lose licenses over safety

The China Post - China's quality and safety watchdog canceled the licenses of 564 food makers, part of stepped-up efforts to crack down on unsafe food. Full Story

China steps up scrutiny of United States food and delays shipments

The China Post - China has sharply increased inspections of imported U.S. food, escalating its spat with Washington over product safety and leaving American beef piling up in warehouses and delaying shipments of black pepper and other goods. Full Story