Translation of new PRC Food Safety Law draft, 12 May 2008
The National People's
Congress (NPC) is currently soliciting public opinions in regard to the
PRC Food Safety Law
(Draft). The EU-China Trade Project has commissioned an unofficial
translation of the law to enable as wide dissemination as possible.
The official deadline for submission of comments is 20 May 2008. Submissions will then be delivered to the NPC Standing Committee
for further study. A schedule for its legislative progress has yet to be set.
The PRC Food Safety Law (Draft)
covers:
Surveillance and
Assessment of Food Safety Risks
Food Safety
Standards
Inspection and Testing
of Food
Food Production and
Trade
Food Import and
Export
Prevention of, and
Response, to Food Safety Incidents
The PRC Food Safety Law (Draft as of 20 April 2008)