The Regulatory Regime of Food Safety in China

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Focusing on the period from 2004 to 2013, the book analyzes the surge of food safety crises in China alongside the government's regulatory responses. It highlights the systemic failures of the food safety regime, attributing these to regulatory segmentation and its varied effects on different consumer groups. By exploring the social foundations underpinning regulatory governance, the work provides insights into the complexities of China's regulatory state and the challenges in effectively managing food safety.