Taiwan gets tougher on food inspections

In addition to the U.S. and many other countries who regularly import food products from China, Taiwan is now on the list as a nation that is scrutinizing imports from the mainland.

It seems that China keep defending itself from critics over all the food and other product recalls in recent months, but it's all good. For a country that exports so much, you'd think there would be quality control procedures in place for universally banned substances. Apparently, that is not the case, no matter how much China tries to defend itself.

Taiwan is defending its increased inspections and scrutiny on concerns for the public health (how novel is that), and that protectionism is not the problem. Wheat, crabs and other food imports have been a problem for Taiwan in particular, but as food needs continue growing for an overpopulated planet, we're sure to see more of the problem. Unfortunately, it's inevitable.