New bureau to tackle fake food and drug crimes

Safety measures needed: Counterfeit food and drugs is a growing problem in China due to a lack of specialists who can tackle the issue. — China Daily/Asia News Network

Beijing: Experts are hopeful that a new department under the Ministry of Public Security – designed to tackle food- and drug-related crimes – will help stem the tide of fake and dangerous products.

The Food- and Drug-Related Crime Investigation Bureau was officially established last Saturday with Lyu Wuqin, former director