China banned two toy companies “after a high-profile recall of Mattel products including Big Bird and Elmo because of fears about lead in paint,” and five drug companies whose medicine killed thirteen people in Guangzhou. From Reuters:
China has been struggling to convince the world its products are safe after a series of scandals over tainted pet food, drugs, tires, toys and toothpaste.
China stripped export licenses from Hansheng Wooden Products Factory and Lida Toy Company, both based in the booming southern province of Guangdong, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine watchdog said on its Web site on Thursday….[Full Text]
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