Following the Chinese milk product contamination scandal in which thousands of Chinese babies were reported ill, Iran has decided to ban imports of Chinese milk products.
"Imports of basic materials, food and drink products made in China, in which milk has been used as an ingredient, are banned," the Kayhan newspaper quoted a health ministry statement as saying.
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"Those supplying such products will be legally dealt with," the Iranian health ministry said, adding that the goods will be also seized.
Source: AFP
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"Those supplying such products will be legally dealt with," the Iranian health ministry said, adding that the goods will be also seized.
Source: AFP
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