China targets overeating, food waste with new draft law
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The Chinese government is addressing the country s food waste with a new draft bill after launching a “Clear Your Plate” campaign in the summer. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo
Dec. 23 (UPI) China is drafting a law that will ban all media that promote overeating and implement heavy fines against offenders.
Any Chinese broadcaster, radio, TV or online, would be prohibited from promoting overeating or other activity that results in large amounts of food waste. The fine is up to $15,029, The Guardian reported Wednesday.
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The legislation being deliberated at the Standing Committee of the National People s Congress, China s rubber-stamp legislature.
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