The Ministry of Health has said it hopes to have half of China's mother breastfeeding within eight years.
Since it took effect on Friday, 45 people have been detained in Hong Kong for violating a new limit on the amount of infant formula than can be taken to the mainland.
Chinese liquor trusts may die after being hit by a plasticizer scandal, the China Economic Net reported on Monday.
China's national quality watchdog has urged a massive overhaul on producers of spirits nationwide after confirming that some liquor products contained excessive levels of a plasticizer.
An ongoing investigation has confirmed that some of a domestic liquor brand's products contain excessive levels of a plasticizer.
Trust: Liquor trusts hit by plasticizer scandal
Food Safety: Liquor scandal prompts food safety efforts
Plasticizers found in liquor made by Hunan-based Jiugui Liquor Co far exceed national standards, China's top quality watchdog said on Wednesday.
In a bid to guarantee food safety, China will issue a specific regulation on baby formula in the near future, an official said Monday.
Quota: HK sets baby formula limits
Breastfeeding: Govt to promote breastfeeding for newborns
An ongoing investigation has found no evidence that a domestic brand liquor has been intentionally using plasticizer in its products.
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