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China to adjust infant formula standard

China will adjust its baby formula standards to allow tests of poisonous substances such as melamine, said the country's quality watchdog on Wednesday. Li Changjiang, head of the State Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Wed, Sep 17 2008

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