From China Daily:
Exporters of food products that fail to meet safety standards of destination countries face a fine of up to 20 times the value of the consignment and can even be charged for committing a crime if the top legislature approves a draft law.
Food product exporters who fail to go through entry-exit quarantine inspections face similar punishments, according to the draft law under the first review at the ongoing session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee.
If approved, the draft law will spell out clear penalties for illegal food exporters for the first time. [Full Text]
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