The local Food Safety Association recently published the criteria of its Lupin food grading system for pears offered for sale in Xiamen. The criteria include limits on pollution and pesticide residue.

Pears that pass the QC tests receive a Lupin stamp. Program representatives said that the stamp will indicate to consumers that the pears are of higher quality and safer.

The local  Food Safety Office and the Food Safety Association continues to expand its food certification program.