A scandal involving a Chinese pharmaceutical firm that forged documents relating to a rabies vaccine for babies has sparked a debate about whether blockchain, the technology best known for underpinning bitcoin, could be a solution to the nation’s food and drug safety problems.
Shenzhen-listed Changsheng Biotechnology was found to have fabricated production documents and product inspection records, and modified process parameters and equipment, according to the China Food and Drug Administration. The company and members of its management are currently under investigation by the police.