The HRIC Daily Brief is a daily selection of news stories and commentary related to human rights in China, drawn from Chinese- and English-language news and online media sources that we monitor daily. In addition to headlines and source links, HRIC also provides English translation of Chinese headlines.

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Consumer Product Safety (消费品安全)

Food fight: A fierce public debate over GM food exposes concerns about America
The Economist, December 14, 2013
http://www.economist.com/news/china/21591577-fierce-public-debate-over-gm-food-exposes-concerns-about-america-food-fight?

香港三款国产白米镉超标 日吃3碗即伤肾
The rice brands that can damage your health
South China Morning Post, December 17, 2013
CH:http://www.nanzao.com/sc/hong-kong/18078/xiang-gang-san-kuan-guo-chan-bai-mi-ge-chao-biao-ri-chi-3wan-ji-shang-shen
EN:http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1382611/rice-brands-can-damage-your-health

A reviled Chinese baby formula company is rebranding with organic noodles
Quartz, December 16, 2013
qz.com/158192/a-reviled-chinese-baby-formula-company-is-rebranding-with-organic-noodles/