After media reports of abnormal blood mercury in infants linked to eating silverfish, China issued a deep-sea fish consumption advisory, noting large predatory fish usually contain more methylmercury and that pregnant women and infants should avoid high-mercury species.
During National Food Safety Awareness Week on Sept 22, the "Infant Formula and Complementary Food Science Outreach" event was held in Jinzhai County, Lu'an, Anhui, with experts explaining product standards and purchasing tips and noting false advertising still exists.
Foshan market regulator and consumer council hosted the Shunde session of a safe-consumption workshop; 30 residents visited Minxin Laopu's double-skin milk museum and learned the new Guangdong consumer rules.