China sets out measures to rejuvenate dairy sector

SHANGHAI, June 12 (Reuters): China will scale up its dairy firms and look to improve overall product quality in a bid to rejuvenate a sector hit by food safety scandals, according to a government plan released on Monday.

Competition in the sector remains weak and efforts needed to be made to boost public confidence and guarantee product safety, the cabinet document published on the official government website said.

Under the proposals, the industry will work to cut costs, improve levels of standardisation and boost technology and innovation.