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Melamine tableware tests spark controversy

CHINA'S top quality watchdog has criticized the competence of the International Food Packaging Association to test tableware made from melamine, and said such articles produced by licensed companies were up to standard. ... ...full story at Shanghai Daily

from Shanghai Daily on Sun, Jan 18 2009

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