9th round of tests shows milk powder products meets melamine restriction

AQSIQ has carried out the 9th round of sample testing on infant formula and other milk powder products supplied in the markets across the country, and all products met the temporary restrictions on melamine in milk products. The tests covered 86 batches of infant formula under 22 brands in 10 provinces. These brands included Yili and Mengniu, among others, and all met the limit on melamine content in infant formula. Samples from 201 batches of other milk powder products under 50 brands, including Yili and Gucheng, in 16 provinces also showed compliance with the related restriction. So far, AQSIQ has tested 976 batches of infant formula under 67 brands in 17 provinces and 1459 batches of other milk powder products under 167 brands in 25 provinces, produced after Sept. 14, and the level of melamine in all products was below the set limit. All stores and supermarkets are required to post the lists of qualified businesses and their products and set up special counter to ensure sufficient supplies of quality and safe milk products. Detailed lists can be found on AQSIQ's official website.