Lanzhou's Jingtai County Emphasizes Importance of Food and Drug Safety

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In a bid to guarantee the lives and health of its citizens, Jingtai County in Gansu Province, China, has placed a strong emphasis on food and drug safety. On August 15, County Party Secretary Xue Chengzhong conducted an inspection of the food and drug safety work, stressing the need for a zero-tolerance approach to risks. He highlighted the importance of strictly controlling all aspects of food and drug procurement, storage, and processing, as well as the need for continuous improvement of testing and inspection agencies.

Key Takeaways:

  • Xue Chengzhong emphasized the need for food businesses to take primary responsibility for food safety, conducting regular self-inspections and implementing strict regulations in procurement, storage, and processing.
  • Pharmaceutical businesses must also control safety in all aspects of procurement, storage, processing, and distribution, and implement the prescription-only sales system for prescription drugs.
  • Relevant regulatory authorities should establish and improve long-term regulatory mechanisms to prevent, control, and manage food and drug safety risks.
  • Regulatory authorities should focus on key locations such as farmers' markets, supermarkets, restaurants, schools, and pharmacies for strict inspection and supervision.
  • The importance of publicity and education on food and drug safety laws and regulations was also stressed to enhance public awareness and protect legal rights.
  • Xue Chengzhong emphasized the need for food businesses to improve emergency response plans, strengthen employee health management, and strictly implement all food safety systems.
  • Pharmaceutical businesses must strengthen drug quality traceability and resolutely crack down on illegal activities such as the sale of counterfeit and substandard drugs and price gouging.

Statistics:

  • No specific statistics were provided in the source material.

Sources:

  • http://jingtai.gov.cn/xwzx/zwdt/art/2025/art_9c90d4b53120466db13dbda5db3ad75f.html