China is under international pressure to prove that their food products are fit for consumption. After reports of the pet food scare in the United States, the credibility of Chinese food products is a grave concern and their food safety measures is under the scanner. Reports say that the United States has recalled a huge volume of Chinese imports as consumers are asking for food products which do not contain Chinese ingredients. Experts say it might soon become an international scare if effective measures are not taken quickly.
China’s export trade is expected to get a jolt. And as reports of malpractices slowly pour in, certain industries are at stake. The agricultural and pharmaceutical industry of China will face a lot of challenges as the world reacts to this scandal. And in its endeavour to cope with the situation, China has announced strict inspections of its food products. Several food companies including Kraft and Kellogg have started reviewing their food safety measures. Even though the Chinese government is hoping that the United States will take strict actions and measures against the erring companies, reports say that China has urged the United States not to punish all the food exporters. As China struggles with the quality issue, the ‘Made in China’ tag is expected to arouse a lot of concern among consumers.
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