Iran has banned imports of Chinese milk products over a contamination scandal which has left thousands of babies ill in China, local media reported on Monday.
Following the Chinese milk product contamination scandal in which thousands of Chinese babies were reported ill, Iran has decided to ban imports of Chinese milk products.
"Imports of basic materials, food and drink products made in China, in which milk has been used as an ingredient, are banned," the Kayhan newspaper quoted a health ministry statement as saying.
Chinese Families Have Completely Lost Their Confidence in Homemade Products
Chinese families have swarmed stores in Hong Kong selling foreign-made milk products as trust in China-made products plummets.
Chinese families have swarmed stores in Hong Kong selling foreign-made milk products as trust in China-made products plummets.
In one of China's worst ever product recall scandals, countries from Asia to Europe have decided to suspend imports of Chinese milk products or to withdraw them from the market as the number of products involved grows.
"Those supplying such products will be legally dealt with," the Iranian health ministry said, adding that the goods will be also seized.
Melting Glaciers Might Trigger Food Shortages in India and China
A new study has determined that the melting of glaciers due to global warming might trigger food shortages in India and China.
A new study has determined that the melting of glaciers due to global warming might trigger food shortages in India and China.
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Report Says Millions of Young Chinese Addicted to 'unhealthy' Internet Games
Around four million Chinese youngsters are addicted to the Internet, mainly attracted by unhealthy online games, state media reported Friday, citing a top legislator.
Around four million Chinese youngsters are addicted to the Internet, mainly attracted by unhealthy online games, state media reported Friday, citing a top legislator.
Seven Killed in China Heart Transplants: Report
Seven people have died in recent years after receiving unapproved German-made artificial hearts at a Chinese hospital, state press reported Thursday.
Seven people have died in recent years after receiving unapproved German-made artificial hearts at a Chinese hospital, state press reported Thursday.
