The Legislative Office of China's State Council is reported to be soliciting public opinion for a draft rule on defective products recall that has been submitted by the General Administration of Quality Inspection, Supervision and Quarantine of China.

Following the NUK baby powder case, South Korean LOCECN cosmetics have now been reported to contain the carcinogen actinolite and the Chinese distributor is recalling the suspect products.

Kraft Foods has issued a global recall for products containing pistachio nuts which may be contaminated by salmonella, but Kraft China declares that these products have not been sold in China.

Ikea recently announced a recall of certain types of Femton clip-on spot lights.